Nassau Community College SUNY Reconnect Information Session
One of Most Well Attended in State   

NCC’s Dr. Conzatti expresses her appreciation to NYS Governor Hochul for her
 leadership in designing and developing the program

August 21, 2025, Garden City, NY – The recent Nassau Community College SUNY Reconnect information session about the free community college program for eligible New Yorkers was very well attended – one of the most well attended information sessions about the program across New York State.  Over 100 people attended the in-person session.

“As part of the State University of New York, we knew that there would be a lot of interest in this new and innovative program,” said Nassau Community College Chief Administrative Officer Dr. Maria Conzatti.  “SUNY Reconnect is such an important program for NCC and for the state, as it provides a vital pathway for adult New Yorkers to achieve upward mobility, build high-demand skills, and strengthen the State’s workforce and economy.  We are grateful to Governor Hochul and her administration for developing such an excellent program.”

SUNY Reconnect offers free associate degrees in sought-after fields for New Yorkers 25 to 55 years old with no college degree.  Eligible individuals 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 to pursue an associate’s degree. Students must take a minimum of six credits per semester and complete their degree within ten semesters.

More information about Nassau’s SUNY Reconnect 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. 

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