Bill > S03810

This bill establishes a new graduate tuition assistance program with specific provisions for graduate students pursuing degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, education, or licensed healthcare professions. The program will provide financial awards to eligible graduate students, with a maximum annual award of $5,665 or the cost of tuition, whichever is less. Awards will be reduced based on the student's income, with a sliding scale reduction for incomes between $7,000 and $80,000. Students are limited to two years of awards, cannot simultaneously receive undergraduate assistance, and must be enrolled in approved post-baccalaureate programs. The bill also includes restrictions to prevent duplicate aid, ensuring that the total award does not exceed the actual tuition cost after other federal, state, or educational aid. Minimum award amounts are set at $1,000, and awards will be granted based on standards established by the commissioner. The bill expands existing education law to include graduate students in tuition assistance considerations and provides clear guidelines for award eligibility, amount, and restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3810