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NY A08340
Bill
Status
12/13/2023
Primary Sponsor
Brian Cunningham
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AI Summary
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Students in their final year of high school or in a gap year (first year after high school graduation) who complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) receive an automatic fee waiver for State University of New York (SUNY) applications.
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Students in their final year of high school or in a gap year who complete and submit the FAFSA receive an automatic fee waiver for City University of New York (CUNY) applications.
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SUNY and CUNY trustees are authorized to adopt rules and regulations necessary to administer the fee waiver program, including specifying the form and timelines for submission.
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Existing law prohibiting school districts from limiting the number of college applications students may submit remains unchanged.
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The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Authorizes a fee waiver for applications to SUNY and CUNY if a prospective student, either a high school senior, or a person completing a gap year, submits and completes the FAFSA form.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/3/2024