Bill > A09402

This bill amends the New York State education law to provide a waiver from application fees for eligible veterans seeking admission to any state university (SUNY). Currently, the law allows veterans to defer tuition and other fees until they receive veterans' benefits, and this bill adds a provision that veterans will now also be exempt from paying application fees when applying to SUNY schools. The bill specifically modifies section 355 of the education law by inserting language that explicitly states eligible veterans shall be exempt from application fees for admission. The bill will go into effect 60 days after it becomes law, which is a standard implementation timeline that allows institutions time to adjust their processes. By removing the financial barrier of application fees, the bill aims to make higher education more accessible to veterans who have served the country.

Education

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9402