Stay in NYS for a year and it can be dang free.What if you don't live in NYS but you still pay NYS taxes? Do we get a discount as well? While we are at it shouldn't my kids be eligible for in-state tuition rates at SUNY colleges?
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a NY State resident and live in the State for at least 12 continuous months before the term you want to receive the award
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Enroll at a 2-year or 4-year CUNY or SUNY college
- Be pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree
- Attend school full time
- Earn $125,000 or less (household federal adjusted gross income)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) application