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NY S00477
Bill
Status
1/5/2011
Primary Sponsor
Michael Nozzolio
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AI Summary
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Establishes tuition awards for children of firefighters, police officers, volunteer firefighters, and emergency medical technicians who are eligible for permanent and total disability benefits.
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Tuition awards equal the cost of undergraduate tuition minus any other financial assistance received, with combined awards not exceeding tuition if a Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) award is also received.
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Full-time students may receive awards for up to 8 semesters (4 academic years) or 10 semesters (5 academic years) if the program normally requires 5 years of study.
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Part-time students may receive awards for up to 16 semesters (8 academic years) or 20 semesters (10 academic years) if the program normally requires 5 years of study.
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Awards are limited to institutions within the State University of New York system or the City University of New York, effective July 1 following enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides tuition awards to children of firefighters, police officers, volunteer firefighters, and EMTs with permanent and total disabilities, to be applied to any college or university in the state university system or the city university of New York; provides that the award is for tuition, less other aid, and is limited to 4 or 5 academic years.
Last Action
REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
1/5/2011