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NY A07413

NY A07413
Establishes the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program for CUNY students enrolled in government or government related studies.


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Introduced
04/25/2017
In Committee
04/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

2017-2018 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the education law, in relation to establishing the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill establishes the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program for students enrolled in government or government-related studies at the City University of New York (CUNY). The scholarships will be awarded on a competitive basis to eligible applicants who are New York state residents, enrolled in a CUNY degree program in government or government-related studies, and agree to provide at least 12 academic credit hours per year for at least 4 years after completing their degree. The scholarship amount will cover tuition, mandatory fees, and average non-tuition costs, up to a maximum of $20,000 annually and a total program cost of $2 million per year. Recipients who fail to complete their degree in the specified field will have their scholarship converted to a student loan with interest.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

enacting clause stricken (on 04/25/2017)

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