Nassau Community College Partners with SUNY Old Westbury
for “Stay on Long Island” Scholarship

Agreement expands NCC’s partnership with several other area universities

May 9, 2025, Garden City, NY – Leadership of Nassau Community College, Suffolk County Community College, and SUNY Old Westbury gathered on May 9, 2025 to sign agreements designed to support students from Long Island who want to continue their studies on Long Island. 

Through these agreements, students who have earned their associates degrees will receive two-year, half-tuition “Stay on Long Island Scholarships” to attend SUNY Old Westbury. Funding for the scholarships is being provided by the Old Westbury College Foundation, Inc.

“Nassau Community College students will benefit from the Stay on Long Island Scholarship, strengthening their opportunities for accessible and affordable higher education,” said Maria Conzatti, Chief Administrative Officer at Nassau Community College. “This partnership is vital for our students as they seek out options to complete their education right here on Long Island.”

NCC currently partners with several universities in the SOLI program to provide opportunities for graduates on Long Island.

For more information about the SOLI scholarship visit ncc.edu/campusservices/transfer_counseling/soli.shtml

About Nassau Community College
Nassau Community College, a campus of the State University of New York, provides a comprehensive public college experience designed to prepare students to start, and continue, their successful journey through higher education. Serving over 17,000 full-time and part-time students annually, NCC offers over 70 associate degree programs and 25 certificate programs. Through on-campus and online offerings, the College educates local and international students and boasts over 163,000 alumni. Situated on 225 acres in Garden City, Long Island, the college grounds reside in historic Nassau County, one of the most desirable locations to live in the United States and an epicenter for business and careers. Since 1959, NCC has earned a nationwide reputation for academic excellence and ease of transferability to four-year schools. 

Media Contact:  Brett Spielberg | brett.spielberg@ncc.edu | (516) 572.9634
ncc.edu/newsreleases

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