Adult Learners
Earn an Associate Degree at SUNY Corning Community College
1. Adult learners eligible for Reconnect funding can earn a degree in high demand fields for free. See the Reconnect Eligibility criteria.
1. The National Center for Education Statistics reports, "the median earnings of associate’s degree completers were 18 percent higher than the median earnings of high school completers."
2. SUNY CCC offers programs that prepare students for in-demand jobs, e.g., in health sciences, technology, education, and human services.
3. SUNY CCC's master schedule contains many online courses, and flexible degree options including some completely online programs.
4. SUNY CCC has support for learners: academic (e.g. tutoring, faculty office hours); financial (e.g. as eligible, NYS financial aid, federal financial aid, scholarships); and social (e.g. student life activities, mental health resources).
5. SUNY CCC offers credit for prior learning. Categories of credit for prior learning include college transfer credit, military training, work experience, exams to test knowledge (i.e. CLEP, DSST), and other options.
We'll help you figure out what makes sense for your next step at SUNY CCC.
In addition to associate degrees, SUNY CCC offers shorter term microcredentials and certificates, as well as non-credit workforce training.
Career-Building Credentials
With 30+ programs at SUNY CCC, microcredentials, online classes, and workforce skills-building courses, we can help you design your educational path to help advance in your career or change career direction.
You've Got Skills
Build on your knowledge and skills at SUNY CCC. We can help you translate your strengths into degree-earning success. Talk to us about your prior learning and we will discuss credit for prior learning options for your path to success.
We've Got Resources
Financial aid and alternative funding is available, and we can help you navigate the process. Grant-funded resources are available for some programs. Scholarships are offered through the CCC Development Foundation.
It’s Your Time
Reach out to us for the opportunity that is right for you. We welcome the chance to talk to you about your educational and career goals and challenges. Our Mission is to Empower Our Students. Elevate Our Community.
Adult Student Quick Reference
Complete our easy and free online application!
- Degree-Seeking
- Microcredential
- Non-Degree Seeking
Degree Seeking and Microcredentials will:
- Automatically be placed into a math class based on their high school transcript
- Students are able to take a Math Placement Test if they wish to try to place into a higher level of math
Non-Degree Seeking (Workforce Training)
- No testing is required
Degree-Seeking
- Students can apply for Federal Aid through the FAFSA, which will determine their eligibility
- Once the FAFSA is complete, there will be a link that students can apply for New York State TAP
Microcredentials
- You may be eligible for Non-degree Part-time TAP
Non-Degree Seeking (Workforce Training)
- There are funding options available. For more information, contact ilearn@corning-cc.edu or 607-936-5501
Every student except Non-Degree Seeking students (Workforce) must provide proof of high school graduation or equivalency. Proof can be sent to our Admissions Office at admissions@corning-cc.edu or via mail: 1 Academic Dr. Corning, NY 14830.
- Official High School Transcript (Must be sent directly from the High School)
- A copy of your GED
- Official College transcripts from any College you have attended
- If you took any Advanced Placement (AP) courses in high school, you will need to have them sent to us from College Board
- All Degree Seeking and Microcredential students must provide immunization records per New York State Public Health Laws (PHL)
- Students who do not provide proof of immunizations will have a hold placed on their account preventing them from registering for classes
- The Health Office can be reached by phone at (607) 962-9257 or email at healthoffice@corning-cc.edu
Degree Seeking and Microcredential students:
- You are able to register for classes on your own by logging into MyCorning, Student Resources, My Banner, Registration (Add/Drop Classes), Register for Classes
- You can also set up an appointment with the Enrollment Advisement Center (EAC)
Non-Degree Seeking (Workforce)
- You can sign up for a workforce training class online
- You can also contact our Workforce Education and Community Engagement (WECE) department at 607-936-5501 or ilearn@corning-cc.edu
- All students are automatically charged non-resident tuition. If you are a New York State resident, you will need to submit a Certificate of Residence based on your county in order to have the out-of-state charges removed from your account.
- SUNY Corning Community College is a welcoming and inclusive campus. If you have any questions or need accommodations, please contact: Kathleen Craig, Coordinator of Accessibility Services at accessibility@corning-cc.edu or 607-962-9578
- For more information visit Accessibility Services
SUNY Corning Community College offers additional resources to our student
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse Resources
- Baron Necessities Food Pantry
- Counseling Services - SAP (Student Assistance Program)
- Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Let us help you figure out what makes sense for your next step at SUNY CCC!
Email us at admissions@corning-cc.edu or call 607-962-9222