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NY A09522

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Clark

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Restores Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) eligibility to graduate students in New York, allowing up to four academic years of graduate study funding
  • Limits graduate students to one degree program at the master's, first professional, or doctorate level under TAP
  • Caps combined undergraduate and graduate TAP eligibility at eight total academic years
  • Makes optional semesters, quarters, or terms (such as summer sessions) eligible for TAP awards without reducing the maximum term of eligibility
  • Sets graduate TAP awards at the lesser of $550 or 100% of tuition, with reductions based on income thresholds starting at $2,000 (or $1,000 for independent students with no dependents)

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

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/14/2026

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