Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Empire State College is committed to giving every qualified student with the desire to complete a degree the ability to do so. More than 60 percent of our students receive some type of financial aid.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Official Transcripts:
  The submission of an official high school transcript, copy of diploma or GED documentation is required. Official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities are required.
• Essay:
  An essay consisting of a short reading followed by a writing assignment of at least 300 words is required with your application.
• Application Fee:
  There is a non-refundable $50 orientation fee. If you are participating in one of our special programs your application screens will not reflect a payment requirement.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants born on or after January 1, 1957 must provide the college with proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella , or obtain an exemption for religious or medical reasons. This must be submitted with your application.
• Apply Here:
  www.esc.edu/esconline/across_esc/onlineadmissionsreg.nsf/352da1c0a982d87d8525752f006ba884?OpenForm

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  ESC accepts academic credits with a grade of C- or better from regionally accredited and NY State Education Dept degree-granting institutions.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The max accepted from a 2-year is 40 (64 remain for an associate degree-24 must be taken at Empire State. The max from a 4-year is 96 (128 credits remain for a bachelor's degree-32 must be taken at Empire State).
• Transfer Policy Document:
  SUNY_EmpireStateCollege_TransferPolicy.pdf