Worried about how much money is going into your application costs? SUNY has given students an opportunity to apply to a maximum of five campuses – free of charge.

The application period started on October 21st, and will continue until November 3rd. Students interested in any of the 64 SUNY schools across the state can apply using either the ApplySUNY Application, or the Common Application during this time.

When using the ApplySUNY Application, the payment page will show your fees for the first five schools’ applications have been waived and paid by SUNY. Alternatively, on the Common Application, you will see a question on each SUNY school’s page asking if you would like SUNY to pay for your application fee. Answering “Yes” will waive your application fee for that school.

The national average cost for college applications is $55.50, with $80 being the average for Ivy League applications. SUNY application fees cost $50 each, saving a student up to $250 dollars during this period. Unfortunately, if you applied before or after the free application period, you will not be refunded.

Over 500 high schools are eligible for up to seven waivers. Although Schenectady High School is not one of them, seniors who are in low-income households, have military connections, or are in foster care are eligible, saving them up to $350.

For more information, see how to apply to SUNY schools here.

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