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Free Community College for Adult Learners at Columbia-Greene Community College

Boost your earning power with a free associate degree in a high-demand field like advanced manufacturing, nursing and health professions, and cybersecurity.

Ready to boost your earning power?

checkmarkFlexible scheduling and online options to study while you work

checkmarkLearn skills for in-demand jobs in growing industries

checkmarkAdvising and support for adult learners from start to finish

Who is Eligible?

New Yorkers 25-55 years old without a college degree who enroll in an eligible full-time or part-time associate degree program. See FAQ for more details.

What does “free” mean?

The SUNY Reconnect program covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, and supplies after all other financial aid is applied. It does not cover housing.

Search eligible programs

Primary CampusProgram titleProgram SED CodeProgram AwardProgram CIP CodeProgram CIP Description
Columbia-GreeneAdolescence Education: Biology (Jointly registered with New Paltz) (1633)A.S.
Columbia-GreeneAdolescence Education: Mathematics (Jointly registered with New Paltz) (1639)A.S.
Columbia-GreeneAutomotive Technology (0525)88368A.O.S.470604Automobile/Automotive Mechanics
Technology/Technician
Columbia-GreeneComputer Science (0532)83270A.S110701Computer Science
Columbia-GreeneCyber Security/Digital Forensics (2730)31250A.S.430403Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
Columbia-GreeneEnvironmental Studies (1016)24223A.S.030104Environmental Science
Columbia-GreeneLiberal Arts & Sciences: Math & Science Childhood Education (B-6) (AS) (1614)A.S.
Columbia-GreeneNursing (0622)86164A.S.513801Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse