Free Associate Degrees for Adult Learners at HVCC

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 upgrade your career?

• Flexible scheduling and online options to study while you work
• Earn a degree for a good-paying job in a growing industry
• Dedicated advising and personal support for adult learners

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 Frequently Asked Questions on SUNY Reconnect 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.

Eligible Programs

• Addictions Counseling AAS
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology AOS
• Architectural Technology AAS
• Automotive Technical Services AOS
• Automotive Technical Services-Autobody Repair AOS
• Civil Engineering Technology AAS
• Clean Energy Management AAS
• Community and Public Health AS
• Computer Information Systems AAS
• Computer Information Systems AS
• Construction Technology - Building Construction AAS
• Dental Hygiene AAS
• Digital Media AS
• Early Childhood and Childhood Education Studies AS
• Electrical Construction and Maintenance AOS
• Electrical Engineering Technology-Electronics AAS
• Electrical Technology: Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology AAS
• Engineering Science AS
• Environmental Science AS
• Hacking and Cybersecurity AS
• Health and Wellness Studies AS
• Heating/Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technical Services AOS
• Liberal Arts & Sciences - Adolescent Education (Teacher Education Transfer) AS
• Mechanical Engineering Technology AAS
• Mechatronics AOS
• Nursing AAS
• Paramedic AAS
• Polysomnography AAS
• Radiologic Technology AAS
• Respiratory Care AAS
• Surgical Technology AAS
• Welding and Fabrication AOS

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