Big Brothers Big Sisters Partnership
for Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties
Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest and most effective youth mentoring organization in the United States. They have been the leader in one-to-one youth service for more than a century, developing positive relationships that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of young people. Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors children, ages 6 through 18, in communities across the country - including yours.
As a way of saying "thank you" to the many Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers who reside in our community, Marist College is offering special tuition pricing for individuals involved with the Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster County chapters.
Special Tuition Pricing for Active Volunteers
Active Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties, along with their families, will receive the following benefits:
- a tuition discount on graduate and adult undergraduate degree programs
- application fees will be waived for all degree programs
Tuition discounts exclude any graduate or undergraduate degree and certificate programs that are already discounted. Please contact the Graduate and Adult Enrollment Office for more information about eligible programs and pricing. The application fee is waived for all members and their families. Books and all related expenses are the responsibility of the student.
Eligibility
Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster Counties and their families must show proof of active volunteer service in order to qualify for the partnership tuition rate.
Programs Offered
Marist College offers students a variety of programs on-site and online for both graduate and adult undergraduate (ages 22+) learners.
Graduate Programs
- Masters of Public Administration, MPA*
- Masters of Business Administration, MBA*
- MS in Technology Management*
- MA in Communication*
- MS in Software Development
- MS in Information Systems*
- Master of Education, M.Ed. (initial certification)
- MA in Educational Psychology (Professional Teaching Certification)*
- MA in School Psychology
- MA in Mental Health Counseling
To apply for admission to any graduate program, please visit the Graduate online application.
Undergraduate Programs
- BA/BS Liberal Studies*
- BS in Social Work Degree Completion Program
- BA in Psychology Degree Completion Program
- Poughkeepsie Campus Based Academic Programs
To apply for admission to any adult undergraduate program, visit the Adult online application.
*Indicates programs that are also available in online or hybrid formats
