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The CUNY application fee will be waived for NYC public high school seniors between 10/27/25-11/21/25 and for all other high school seniors in NY state between 11/10/25-11/21/25.

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NYCPS Seniors

High school seniors at NYC Public Schools can now apply to CUNY more easily using the new CUNY Fast App.

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