Prospective college students in New York can apply for free to nearly 130 higher education institutions statewide this month and in November, Gov. Kathy Hochul's office has announced.

Participating universities and colleges in the 3-year-old fee waiver include the State University of New York and City University of New York systems and dozens of private institutions, Hochul’s office said in a Monday news release.

The waiver opens more doors for students and increases the likelihood for students to apply to colleges like SUNY schools, said Kelly Whitney-Rivera, director of guidance and chief information officer at the Valley Stream Central High School District .

"More kids are applying because they have nothing to lose," Whitney-Rivera said.

An application fee typically ranges from

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