New York Launches Free College Applications to Boost Higher Education Access

- New York students can apply to SUNY and CUNY for free starting October 21.
- Kathy Hochul stated, “Ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue higher education is a top priority for New York.”
- Fee waivers last until mid-November, with SUNY waiving up to five application fees.
- Application fees can reach $100, making this initiative crucial for low-income students.
- Over 65 events will help students navigate the application process.
- Hochul's TAP expansion led to over 40,000 newly eligible students applying for aid.
- College Application Month has aided nearly 4.7 million students since 2005.
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