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NY A02354
Bill
Status
1/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Restores Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility for graduate students, allowing up to four academic years of graduate study for one master's, first professional, or doctorate degree program
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Caps combined undergraduate and graduate TAP eligibility at a maximum equivalent of eight years of study
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Sets graduate student TAP awards at the lesser of $550 or 100% of tuition (excluding educational fees), reduced based on income
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Provides full base award for students with income below $2,000 (or $1,000 for independent single students with no dependents), with awards phasing out at higher income levels with a minimum award of $75
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Makes optional academic semesters, quarters, or terms eligible for TAP awards without reducing the maximum term of eligibility
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Takes effect July 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for the tuition assistance program by restoring eligibility to graduate students; makes optional semesters, quarters or terms eligible for awards.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/16/2025