DELHI — SUNY Delhi will receive $500,000 in additional state support under New York’s 2027 budget, part of a broader $54 million investment in the State University of New York system aimed at maintaining affordability and expanding student services.
The funding, announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state legislature and the SUNY Board of Trustees, will help sustain a statewide freeze on resident undergraduate tuition while supporting programs designed to improve student retention, academic success and workforce readiness.
The latest allocation brings SUNY Delhi’s recurring state support from the initiative to more than $4.1 million since 2023.
Mary Bonderoff, president of the college, said the tuition freeze continues to make higher education more accessible while allowing the college to expand support programs such as ASAP|ACE and the Empire State Service Corps, which provide mentoring, financial assistance and career-development opportunities.
College officials said the funding aligns with SUNY Delhi’s broader workforce-development mission, including plans for a $32 million Applied Technology Facility expected to open in 2030. The facility, supported through the SUNY Construction Fund, is intended to expand hands-on training opportunities in technical and skilled-trades fields that remain in high demand across New York.
Bonderoff said continued state investment helps prepare graduates for careers critical to the state’s economy while strengthening communities throughout the Southern Tier.
Founded in 1913, SUNY Delhi offers more than 60 academic programs, ranging from certificates and associate degrees to bachelor’s and master’s degrees, with a focus on career-oriented and technical education. The college serves students in fields including nursing, applied technologies, veterinary science, hospitality and the liberal arts.
