Bill > A07389

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 allows eligible graduate students to receive tuition assistance awards of up to $5,665 per year or the cost of tuition, whichever is less. The award amount is adjusted based on the student's income, with sliding scale reductions for incomes above $7,000, and the program limits participation to two years of post-baccalaureate studies. Key restrictions include that students cannot simultaneously receive undergraduate aid, the minimum award is $1,000, and the total award cannot exceed the annual tuition after other federal, state, or education aid is applied. The bill modifies existing education law to include graduate students in tuition assistance eligibility and creates a new section detailing the specific requirements, award calculations, and limitations of the graduate tuition assistance program. The program aims to support graduate students in critical fields by providing financial assistance while maintaining income-based and academic performance guidelines.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7389