Bill > S03982

This bill requires the State University of New York (SUNY), the City University of New York (CUNY), and community colleges to establish a formal appeals process for students who are denied the state resident tuition rate, regardless of their immigration status. Under the proposed legislation, each institution must create a clear process that includes a reasonable timeframe for students to file an appeal after receiving written notification of their tuition rate denial, and a corresponding reasonable timeframe for the institution to respond to that appeal. Furthermore, institutions are mandated to post information about the appeals process and the right to appeal on their respective websites. This ensures that students have a transparent and accessible mechanism to challenge tuition rate determinations, potentially providing an opportunity for students who may have been incorrectly classified as non-residents to seek reconsideration. The bill will take effect 60 days after becoming law, giving institutions time to develop and implement the required appeals processes.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3982