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JCC to Hold SUNY Reconnect Information Session on
July 29th
Published: July 17, 2025 at
09:45 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
JCC to Hold SUNY Reconnect Information Session on July
29
Watertown, NY - Adults ages
25–55 who have not yet completed a college degree may be eligible to attend
Jefferson Community College (JCC) at no cost through New
York State’s SUNY Reconnect program. To help prospective
students learn more and get started, Jefferson will host an information
session on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. in the
Commons, Jules Center (Building 6). The session will be offered
in-person and online.
SUNY Reconnect,
part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s New York State Opportunity Promise
initiative, is designed to support adult learners returning to college to
pursue degrees in high-demanding fields. SUNY Reconnect offers additional
financial assistance to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and books
without requiring student loans.
During JCC’s
information session, attendees will learn about eligibility requirements
including completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA),
explore career pathways in technology, education, engineering, and nursing,
and connect with representatives from student support and accommodative
services. They can also apply for admission (free), take a campus tour, and
receive assistance with submitting their FAFSA form.
Eligible SUNY
Reconnect programs at Jefferson include Childhood Education, Childhood
Education Birth–Grade 2, Childhood Education Birth–Grade 6, Nursing,
Computer Information Technology, Computer Information Systems, Computer
Science, and Engineering Science.
Come see JCC
representatives on July 29 and learn how you can get a college degree with
no student loans! Register to attend at www.sunyjefferson.edu/freecc or
call Enrollment Services at
(315) 786-2437.
JCC SUNY
Reconnect Information Session July 29
4:30-5:00
p.m. Check-in
and meet with college representatives from student support programs and
sign up for a FAFSA completion workshop.
5:00-5:20
p.m. Learn
about SUNY Reconnect eligibility, benefits, and next steps. Held
in-person and via Zoom.
5:25-6:00
p.m. Explore
eligible SUNY Reconnect programs in the areas of technology, education,
engineering, and nursing.
6:00-6:45
p.m. Apply for
admission (free) and take a campus tour.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers more than 50 associate degrees, certificates,
and microcredentials for career preparation and
transfer. The college also provides local access to bachelor’s and advanced
degrees through partner institutions; lifelong learning through workshops
and seminars; business and industry training; community-based research;
forums for the productive discussion of ideas and regional issues through
the Center for Community Studies; and cultural enrichment opportunities
that serve the entire tri-county region—Fort Drum’s military installation
among them. Jefferson is accredited by the Middle States Association and
currently serves approximately 2,400 students, many of whom are service
members and their families. Visit www.sunyjefferson.edu for
more information.
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