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NY S06184

NY S06184
Establishes the John J. Marchi government studies scholarship program for CUNY students enrolled in government or government related studies.


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Introduced
05/11/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
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 scholarship is awarded on a competitive basis to eligible applicants who are New York residents and agree to provide at least 12 academic credit hours for at least four years upon completion of their degree program. The scholarship covers tuition, mandatory fees, and average non-tuition costs, up to a maximum of $20,000 per year, with a total annual program cost not exceeding $2 million. Recipients who fail to receive a degree in the specified field will have their award converted to a student loan with an interest rate determined by the corporation.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO HIGHER EDUCATION (on 01/03/2018)

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