Bill > A07431

This bill makes several changes to eligibility requirements and conditions governing general awards, academic performance awards, and student loans in New York. It amends the education law to: 1. Increase the maximum award amounts for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for certain undergraduate and graduate students. 2. Modify the income reduction schedules for TAP awards for graduate and undergraduate students. 3. Change the residency requirements to allow certain non-resident students, including those without lawful immigration status, to be eligible for TAP and other state financial aid programs if they meet specific criteria, such as having attended and graduated from a New York high school. 4. Expand eligibility for the Higher Education Opportunity Programs, the Collegiate Science and Technology Entry Program, and other state financial aid opportunities to include certain non-resident students. 5. Require the Higher Education Services Corporation to establish application procedures for students to apply directly for state financial aid without having to submit information to other agencies. Overall, the bill aims to improve access to higher education and state financial aid for a broader range of students, including those who may not be legal residents of New York but meet other eligibility criteria.

Education

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