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NY A04260

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brian Cunningham

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Students in their final year of high school or in a gap year (first year after graduation) who complete and submit the FAFSA will receive an application fee waiver for SUNY
  • The same fee waiver eligibility applies to CUNY for students who complete the FAFSA during their senior year or gap year
  • State University trustees are directed to adopt rules and regulations for administering the fee waiver program, including specifying forms and submission timelines
  • The bill preserves existing law prohibiting school districts from limiting the number of college application processing requests students may submit

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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