New York State Expands College Application Fee Waivers for High School Seniors

Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 130 colleges and universities across New York State are waiving application fees for high school seniors as part of the 2026 College Application Initiative (CAI). Expanding to two months (October and November), this initiative aims to provide more time and support for students, especially those from low-income families and first-generation students, to apply to SUNY, CUNY, and participating private institutions at no cost.