After complettion of FAFSA and NYS TAP applications, federal finacial aid and NYS financial aid could cover all tuition costs

Reconnect does not have a separate application

Reconnect includes tution, fees, books, and supplies

In order to be eligible: Ages 25-55, NYS resident, not earned a degree, meet the requirements for desired program

Included IT programs: Computer Informations Systems AS and AAS, Hacking and Cybersecurity AS

Online Programs - Computer Informations Systems AS and AAS (all online)

If you do not meet the requirements you will start in a different program

IT requires three math classes with at least a B grade

Might possibly be put in a program with no reconnect funding if needed

Transfer Options: Computer Information Systems AAS SUNY Canton, SUNY Empire

After assosciates - 96% job placement transfer rate

Pathways to financial aid - FAFSA, NYS Dream Act, Alternate Eligibility Pathways

Must have good academic standing

Ten semesters to earn a degree

Use 2023 inxome tax info, after completing FAFSA apply for TAP

TAP specifically is needed for Reconnect, FAFSA is needed first in order to apply for TAP

Reconnect is not income based

On HVCC website under degrees and programs you can find what the prerequisites and requirements are for a specific program

Can apply for spring 2026 because I will be 25 at the time the semester starts, even though I am 24 right now

Applications can be done in any order? (Chicken and egg)
