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Provides for in-state tuition at colleges and universities of state university, the city university of New York and community colleges for honorably discharged veterans attending under the federal GI bills
In Assembly Committee · Higher Education · Sponsor Joseph Lentol
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BILL NUMBER:S5044
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to in-state tuition at colleges and universities of the state university of New York and the city university of New York
Purpose
Provides for in-state tuition at colleges and universities of state university, the city university of New York and community colleges for honorably discharged veterans attending under the federal GI bills.
Summary of specific provisions
Sections 355, 6206, and 6301 of the education law are amended to provide that the payment of tuition and fees by any student who is not a resident of New York state, shall be paid at a rate or charge no greater than that imposed for students who are residents of the state if such student was honorably discharged from the armed forces of the United States and is enrolled within twelve months of such discharge in a SUNY or CUNY school in accordance with the federal GI bills.
Justification
Many veterans serve overseas for extended periods and pursue a college education upon their return to the United States. Veterans are entitled to receive up to $17,500 a year from the federal government if they attend a private school. In. New York State, veterans often lose their status as a New York State resident because of their overseas service, and when they seek to attend a state institution they are forced to pay as a non-resident. This financially penalizes veterans for relocating for their job and steers veterans to attend private schools rather than a SUNY or CUNY institution.
Residency requirements exist to help New York state residents receive a quality education at an affordable price. It would be fair to extend this option to veterans who have returned to or chose to reside in New York State immediately following their service.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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