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NY A05063
Bill
Status
2/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jonathan Jacobson
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AI Summary
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Extends Excelsior Scholarship eligibility to part-time students, requiring 12 credits per year (compared to 24 for full-time students) to maintain eligibility
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Raises income eligibility thresholds to $135,000 for 2025-2026, $150,000 for 2026-2027, and $150,000 for 2027-2028 and thereafter
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Sets part-time student awards at up to $2,750 or actual tuition (whichever is less), compared to $5,500 maximum for full-time students
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Expands eligibility to include students enrolled in BOCES or approved vocational programs at SUNY or CUNY community colleges, with awards available for up to 4 years full-time or 8 years part-time
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Eliminates penalties for students who do not complete their degree or vocational program after receiving scholarship funds
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Extends maximum award duration to 5 years full-time or 10 years part-time for four-year degrees, and 2.5 years full-time or 5 years part-time for two-year programs
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility for the New York state excelsior scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES or other approved vocational program; provides criteria for eligibility, and limits on amounts and durations for any such awards.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026