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NY A07245
Bill
Status
3/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Anna Kelles
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AI Summary
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Authorizes the Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) to consider changes in income due to job loss when determining eligibility and award amounts for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
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Allows adjustments based on unemployment of either the student applicant or the applicant's parent
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Permits HESC to use the applicant's income from New York State tax returns for the prior calendar year when making award adjustments for the current academic year
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Grants HESC authority to require documentary evidence, testimony, or affidavits to verify employment loss before approving award adjustments
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Allows the higher education services corporation to consider an applicant's change in income due to the loss of employment in determining eligibility and award amount for the tuition assistance program.
Last Action
referred to higher education
1/7/2026