Sentences with phrase «free tuition plan»

This little - known organization which oversees college loans has taken on new prominence thanks to Cuomo's Excelsior Scholarship or free tuition plan for SUNY and CUNY schools.

The timing of the Excelsior Scholarship Program has created confusion on college campuses around the state as students and their parents submit deposits on so - called «decision day» without knowing if they've qualified for the first - in - the - nation free tuition plan.

Goldrick - Rab said the plan wasn't very different from existing free tuition plans that have been implemented around the country, but said she likes that Cuomo extended the offer past two - year community colleges.

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP)- New York college students can apply for the state's free tuition plan beginning June 7.

The Senate Republicans haven't said anything about the free tuition plan yet, but the Legislature would need to approve it, and — notably — the administration has yet to say specifically how it plans to pay for it.

Appearing on stage with Sanders and promoting the free tuition plan that the Vermont senator pushed in his presidential run is another example of Cuomo's continued move to the political left.

The free tuition plan by Cuomo is the first he is rolling out as part of a preview of his 2017 State of the State and budget proposals.

Zimpher did not specifically answer when asked if SUNY was cut out of the work that went into the details of the free tuition plan.

«I think if the governor's free tuition plan were a term paper, if would get an F — an epic F,» Astorino said.

PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- Some private colleges have cried foul over a free tuition plan being considered in Albany.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the free tuition plan for New York state colleges and universities back in January, with U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I - Vermont) at his side.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday in Rochester defended a four - year post-graduate residency requirement for those students who take advantage of the free tuition plan approved in the state budget.

State education officials are making the rounds at colleges across the Hudson Valley to discuss the free tuition plan, but some students and parents are finding it comes with some strings attached.

While Gov. Andrew Cuomo was taking a victory lap on Wednesday for the passage of his free tuition plan for public colleges in New York, Assemblyman James Skoufis has introduced a bill that would repeal a post-graduate in - state work requirement.

USA Today Network's Albany bureau takes a look at the top issues facing lawmakers in the state budget, including the millionaires tax extension and Cuomo's free tuition plan.

At 3:15 p.m., Hochul will push for Cuomo's free tuition plan in the state budget, Orange County Community College, Shephard Student Center, 115 South Street, Middletown.

Governor Andrew Cuomo appeared at SUNY Buffalo State Tuesday to drum up support for his free tuition plan, the Excelsior Scholarship Campaign.

Cuomo's point man for the free tuition plan, Jim Malatras, spoke at a forum sponsored by the budget watch dog group The Empire Center.

Senate Republicans, in their one - house budget resolution, alter the governor's free tuition plan.

He added that the governor's budget plan also calls for more capital investment in SUNY which could help accommodate more students who might be drawn by the free tuition plan.

He succeeded in pushing for a $ 15 hourly minimum wage, the creation of statewide paid family leave program, and a free tuition plan for some public college students,

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz, a University at Buffalo alumnus, and Buffalo Mayor Byron W. Byron, who graduated from Buffalo State, introduced Cuomo and expressed their support for the free tuition plan.

NCCC student Derek Pew said he viewed the free tuition plan as a «great idea,» as long as it's properly funded and colleges aren't forced to cut back on offerings and services.

None of the community college leaders interviewed by The News said they opposed the free tuition plan.

State officials believe Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's free tuition plan will be a lifeline for community colleges, boosting their enrollments and their bottom lines by luring students who otherwise would not have considered college because of the cost.

The Senate GOP also has had concerns with Cuomo's push to create a free tuition plan for some New York public college students.

Tax - free tuition plans are a way for people to save money for future education expenses.