Bill > S01836

This bill amends the New York State education law to prohibit the awarding of Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) grants to students enrolled at for-profit universities. Specifically, the bill adds a new restriction to the existing TAP grant rules, which currently outline limitations based on tuition costs, income levels, and potential duplicative financial aid. The new provision (section (iv)) explicitly prevents TAP grants from being given to students attending for-profit institutions. The bill uses gender-neutral language by replacing "his" with "their" when referring to the commissioner's responsibilities. The changes will take effect on the first of July following the bill's passage, with immediate authorization for preparing necessary regulatory adjustments. By preventing TAP grants from being used at for-profit universities, the bill appears aimed at restricting public educational funding to institutions that may be perceived as less academically rigorous or more focused on financial gain than student education.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1836