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NY A02354

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Harvey Epstein

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Caps combined undergraduate and graduate TAP eligibility at a maximum equivalent of eight years of study

  • Sets graduate student TAP awards at the lesser of $550 or 100% of tuition (excluding educational fees), reduced based on income

  • 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

  • Makes optional academic semesters, quarters, or terms eligible for TAP awards without reducing the maximum term of eligibility

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/16/2025

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