Bill > A08049

This bill modifies New York state education law to expand eligibility for in-state tuition rates to certain students who are not state residents. The bill allows students to qualify for in-state tuition if they meet specific educational and residency criteria, even if they are not legal residents of the state. Specifically, students can qualify by either: (1) having two or more years of full-time attendance at New York high schools or community colleges, graduating from a New York high school or obtaining an equivalent degree, or completing transfer requirements; or (2) residing in the state for at least one year and in a specific county, city, or school district for at least six months. For students without lawful immigration status, the bill requires them to file an affidavit stating they have applied or will apply to legalize their immigration status. The bill also provides detailed definitions of what constitutes full-time attendance and clarifies residency requirements. This change aims to make higher education more accessible to students who have significant ties to New York state, regardless of their formal residential status, potentially helping students from immigrant or mixed-status families pursue higher education.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8049