ALBANY – Over the past five years, New York has significantly expanded higher education access and affordability through historic investments in state financial aid to SUNY and CUNY. The state broadened the tuition assistance program by raising income eligibility to $125,000, boosting award sizes, and extending aid to part-time students and credential programs alongside freezing resident undergraduate tuition. New York boosted public higher education operating support by 28%, fueling multi-year enrollment growth across both university systems. Additionally, the state introduced free community college for eligible adult learners in high-demand fields through the Reconnect Program, waived college application fees to save families roughly $15 million, and made earning a degree attainable for more New Yorkers.

Governor Kathy Hochul.
“For too many families, higher education can feel so out of reach. As your governor, I’m committed to changing that. College should be higher. Not because it’s unattainable. Because it lifts our students to new heights,” she said. “Everyone deserves that chance. That’s why I propose holding the line on tuition at SUNY and CUNY, so students can focus on learning and not worry about rising costs.”
Acting president of Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) Doris B. Gonzalez says they are there to help.
“Through state-administered grant, scholarship, and loan forgiveness programs. New York State delivers nearly $1 billion in financial aid to help put higher education within reach for nearly 300,000 students every year.”
SUNY Chancellor John B King Jr. says money to improve college campuses is necessary.
“These historic investments allow New York to be on the cutting edge, with modern facilities and infrastructure that keep top minds in New York.”


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