Students across New York State have a chance to save money this month when applying to college. October is New York State College Application Month, and nearly 130 colleges and universities are waiving their application fees.
That includes all SUNY and CUNY schools, along with dozens of private colleges across the state. Since application fees often range from $50 to $90, the savings can make a real difference for students applying to multiple schools. The goal is to make the process more affordable and open doors for every student who wants to take that next step.
SUNY will waive up to five application fees per student from October 20 through November 3. CUNY will offer free applications for New York City high school students from October 27 to November 21, and for students outside the city from November 10 to November 21. Many private colleges are also participating throughout the month…