New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced applications for the 1000 Nurses for Our Future program are now being accepted.

Free SUNY/CUNY nursing school tuition is awarded to a thousand individuals statewide. The scholarships will allow students to attend school, either full- or part-time, and are open to those new to the field or healthcare workers who may want to advance their credentials.

SUNY/CUNY offers more than 70 fully accredited healthcare nursing degree undergraduate and graduate programs with 17 different credentials.

The goal is to help address nursing shortages in New York. Currently, the state has more than 9,300 openings for Registered Nurses.

For more information on how to register, please click here.