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Employee Tuition Assistance


SUNY offers employees several opportunities for tuition assistance.

NYS/CSEA Partnership


Education and training opportunities for NYS CSEA-represented employees through labor-management cooperation. NYS/CSEA Partnership

SUNY Tuition Waiver


All state and research foundation employees are eligible to apply for one course (1 – 6 credits) per fiscal year at a SUNY school (benefit prorated for part-time employees).  Please complete the application, have it signed by your supervisor, and return to human resource services for approval/processing. Due to the limited funds available, often only a portion of the tuition is covered. SUNY Tuition Waiver

UUP Tuition Waiver


All UUP-represented employees are allowed to take one course per semester or session on a space-available basis.  Please complete the application and return to human resource services for approval/processing. UUP Tuition Waiver Application

Auditing a Course


Students, faculty, staff and community members may audit most courses on a space-available basis if they have the permission of course instructors, complete this Course Audit Form, and pay a non-refundable registration fee of $50 (exemptions listed below) and any applicable course-specific, technology and college fees.

Persons who audit shall attend courses without working for or expecting to receive a grade or formal credit. The following types of courses may not be audited: Practicum courses; internships; research and independent study courses; field courses; clinical courses; workshops; on-line/hybrid courses; and study away courses and programs. 

Exemptions include: Senior citizens, SUNY Plattsburgh matriculated students, alumnae, retirees, employees, and immediate family member of employees

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