Bill > S01287

This bill expands eligibility for the New York State Excelsior Scholarship award to include certain applicants enrolled on a part-time basis or in a BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services) or other approved vocational program at a SUNY (State University of New York) or CUNY (City University of New York) community college. The bill sets criteria for eligibility, including adjusted gross income thresholds, and limits on the amounts and durations of such awards. The bill also specifies that recipients who do not complete their degree or vocational program will not face penalties related to the scholarship.