The governor noted this year's education budget provides «$ 1 billion more» in state education funding than last year — including money for the state's new free tuition program for New York students hailing from families that meet certain income criteria. (newsday.com)
PLATTSBURGH — As details about the state's new free tuition program trickle in, college officials are scrambling to spread the word before the fast - approaching application deadline. (suncommunitynews.com)
An overall investment of $ 7.6 billion according to the governor's office includes money for the second phase of the Excelsior Free Tuition Program. (wamc.org)