SUNY Reconnect Offers Free Community College to Adult New Yorkers Aged 25-55 Without a Prior Degree

June 16, 2025, Garden City, NY – Nassau Community College joins community colleges across the state in offering SUNY Reconnect – free community college for eligible adult New Yorkers.

New Yorkers 25–55 years old without a college degree who enroll in an eligible full-time or part-time associate degree program may participate in SUNY Reconnect. The program, starting in Fall 2025, provides free tuition, fees, books, and supplies for adults ages 25-55 who don't already have a college degree and pursue an associate’s degree in a high-demand field. Students must take a minimum of six credits per semester and complete their degree within ten semesters.

Through SUNY Reconnect, community colleges will hold information sessions this summer to assist all who are interested in eligible degree programs. More information about Nassau’s program is available at ncc.edu/freeCC.

Eligible programs include cybersecurity, medical assistant, information technology, and more.

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
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