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NY A09522
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Clark
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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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