Bill > S04091

This bill expands eligibility for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship award to certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) or other approved vocational program. It provides criteria for eligibility, including adjusted gross income limits, and limits on the amounts and durations of the awards. The bill also specifies that students who do not complete their degree or vocational program will not face penalties for the scholarship received. The key changes are the expansion of eligibility to part-time and vocational program students, adjustments to the income limits, and the protection against penalties for non-completion.