NY A08093

Establishes free tuition and fees at SUNY, CUNY, and community college institutions for students who are active volunteer firefighters and eligible for resident tuition rates.

Requires participating students to maintain active volunteer firefighter status throughout their academic program and achieve a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Limits program coverage to one undergraduate degree, with students required to complete their degree within 3 to 5 years as determined by trustees.

Requires students to apply for tuition assistance program funding first, with those funds applied to tuition costs before this program's award.

Converts full tuition amounts to student loans with interest if a student fails to maintain eligibility requirements or respond to administration requests during or after enrollment.