Admissions Requirements and Financial Aid
When you attend SUNY Empire, you earn a respected, affordable degree. You also open a world of personal and professional opportunity. That’s a smart investment.
How to Apply to...
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Undergraduate
Choose from 12 study areas leading to associate and bachelor’s degrees. Customize your program to match your goals and interests.
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Graduate Studies
Go further with one of SUNY Empire’s five graduate programs in business, nursing, education, liberal studies or policy studies.
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Nursing and Allied Health
Balance work and family while advancing your career with our nursing and allied health programs.
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Transfer Students
When you decide to finish your degree at SUNY Empire, you’ll get more than transfer credit. You’ll get the support you need to succeed.
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International Students
If you live outside the U.S., you can still earn a SUNY Empire degree. Explore our online and onsite options at locations around the globe.
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Military & Veterans
Whether you’re on active duty or a U.S. veteran, SUNY Empire makes it easy for you to earn your degree anywhere, anytime.
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Empire Opportunity Program
EOP provides access, academic support, and financial assistance to students from historically disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Nondegree Students
Even if you’re not pursuing a degree, you can take courses to prepare for college-level study, stay current in your field or improve your job skills.
A SUNY Empire Degree is Affordable
You have goals. We’ll help you achieve them. We start by making your SUNY Empire degree as affordable as possible.
- Credits for Work Experience
You work hard. We believe you deserve some credit for demonstrated knowledge and experience you’ve acquired outside a traditional classroom.
- Credits for Prior Learning
Learning doesn’t always begin and end in a classroom. If you have college-level knowledge gained through non-traditional means, you may be able to apply it toward your degree.
- Tuition & Fees
Benefit from SUNY’s low tuition and fees. You’ll pay far less than you would at a private institution, and you’ll receive a highly respected degree in the process.
- Financial Aid
A college degree is more attainable than you think. You could be eligible for financial aid opportunities ranging from grants and scholarships to loans and employer tuition benefits.