What's happening
The bill increases tuition assistance awards for students at non-public colleges and not-for-profit business schools, regardless of degree program offered.
Why it matters
Expands eligibility for higher tuition assistance awards. to all undergraduate students at non-public colleges and not-for-profit business schools, regardless of whether these institutions offer baccalaureate degrees. This means more students at these schools can now access the increased award.
Raises the maximum annual tuition assistance grant. from $4,000 to $5,165 for eligible students at qualifying institutions, potentially easing financial burdens and making these schools more accessible.
Removes prior exclusions for certain programs. , such as those related to nursing degrees and certificate programs, making the higher award available to a broader range of students and academic paths within these institutions.
May increase competition and affordability. between public and non-public colleges, possibly influencing student enrollment patterns and financial planning for families considering higher education in New York.
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Increase Tuition Aid Eligibility
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Sponsors
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History
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STATE OF NEW YORK
615
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sens. BOYLE, BROOKS -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Higher Education
AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to tuition assistance program award determinations for certain institutions and schools
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subitem (d) of item 1 of clause (A) of subparagraph (i) of paragraph (a) of subdivision 3 of section 667 of the education law, as added by section 1 of part E of chapter 58 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows:
(d) For undergraduate students enrolled in a program of study at a non-public degree-granting institution [that does not offer a program of study], regardless of whether that institution offers a program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, or at a registered not-for-profit business school qualified for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code for federal income tax purposes [that does not offer a program of study], regardless of whether that school offers a program that leads to a baccalaureate degree, [four thousand] five thousand one hundred sixty-five dollars. [Provided, however, that this subitem shall not apply to students enrolled in a program of study leading to a certificate or degree in nursing.]
§ 2. This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD04335-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the education law, in relation to tuition assistance program award determinations for certain institutions and schools
Purpose
To allow students enrolled in associate degree programs to receive tuition assistance program awards in the same amount as students enrolled in bachelor degree programs.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. This bill amends Section 667 of the education law to allow undergraduate students enrolled in associate degree programs to receive tuition assistance program awards in the same amount as students enrolled in bachelor degree programs.
Section 2. Effective date.
Justification
Currently, students enrolled at an institution offering a program of study for an associate's degree are awarded $4,000 in tuition assistance program (TAP) benefits. However, students enrolled at an institution offering a program of study for a bachelor's degree are awarded $5,165 in TAP benefits. Of particular concern is that students enrolled at a 4 year school may have access to $5,165 in TAP benefits, even if they are pursuing a 2 year degree at the institution. This bill will remediate that issue by providing the same benefits to all students seeking degrees in higher education, regardless of the type of institution the student attends.
Legislative history
04/08/16 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
01/04/17 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
01/03/18 REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on the first of July next succeeding the date on which it shall have become a law.
Local fiscal implications
EFFECTIVE DATE: This act shall take effect on the sixtieth day after it shall have become law.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
Immediately
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