Bill > A00940

This bill requires the State University of New York (SUNY), the City University of New York (CUNY), and community colleges to establish an appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tuition rate, regardless of their immigration status. The bill mandates that each institution create a fair and transparent process where students can challenge their tuition classification, including setting reasonable time periods for students to file an appeal after receiving a written denial and for the institution to respond. Institutions must also prominently display information about the appeals process on their websites. This legislation aims to provide students with a clear pathway to challenge their tuition rate classification and ensure they have an opportunity to present additional information that might qualify them for in-state tuition rates. The bill will go into effect 60 days after it becomes law, giving institutions time to develop and implement their respective appeals processes.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A940