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NYS Trooper Guardians Association Academic Partnership
Who We Are
Marist College is located on the banks of the historic Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, NY with a branch campus in Florence, Italy. Marist is a comprehensive, independent institution with core values consisting of excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. As an institution, Marist supports a wide variety of programs to meet the community’s needs and broaden access to education. Our mission is to help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.
What We Offer
Marist offers continuing education to the adult community through over 40 undergraduate majors, and numerous graduate programs and advanced certificates. The graduate programming will cover topics in business, public administration, accounting, analytics, counseling, education, marketing communications, information systems, and medicine. Marist graduate and adult undergraduate programs are designed with the working professional in mind, offering online and on-ground options that will focus on building essential skills, increasing earning potential, and strengthening your marketability. Our dedicated faculty really gets to know their students, leading to mentorship, joint research opportunities, and intellectual guidance.
Our Partnership
Guided by our similar values, the Guardians Association’s talented and diverse team of people focus on the people they serve and protect, every day. Their combined intelligence, spirit and imagination creates a welcoming environment that promotes learning and growth.
As a way of saying "thank you" to Guardians Association members who reside in our community, Marist College is offering special tuition pricing for all members and their immediate adult family members.
Special Tuition Pricing for Members and Employees
NYS Trooper Guardians Association members, employees and their immediate adult family members will receive the following benefits:
A tuition discount on eligible graduate and adult undergraduate degree programs. For our complete list of eligible programs and discounted pricing, visit our eligible programs and pricing page.
Law Enforcement and Emergency Services employees receive 50% off tuition for the MPA program
Options for Full-Time and Part-Time Master's and Bachelor's degree programs offered 100% online, in-class, or a mix of both.
Enjoy state of the art classrooms for our Master’s and Bachelor’s programs offered on our Main Campus in Poughkeepsie, NY. We also offer a classroom-based MPA option at our satellite locations in Queens, NY, and Albany, NY.
Eligibility
NYS Trooper Guardians Association members and their families must show proof of membership or employment in order to qualify for the partnership tuition rate.
Adult undergraduate students are defined as students who begin their Marist academic career at age 22 or older and who are applying through the Office of Adult Undergraduate Admission. Graduate students are those students who initiate an application for a stand-alone Master’s degree through the Office of Graduate Admission.
Final determination of eligibility is made by Marist College.
Complete our online inquiry form to receive more information. All contact information provided is confidential.
Programs Offered
Marist College offers students a variety of programs on-site and online for both graduate and adult undergraduate (ages 22+) learners.
