On September 6th (2025), New York State Governor Kathy Hochul announced that New Yorkers can apply to select for free during a limited time.
October is New York State College Application Month, and students can apply for waived application fees at The State University of New York, City University of New York, and several private colleges and universities in New York State.
Application fees average from $50 to $90, so these waivers will save students money as they take that critical step of applying to college…