Education (Student Financial Aid)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 11549: Establishes the New York reinvests in student educational supports program; repealer

Establishes the New York reinvests in student educational supports program to provide eligible students with access to responsible, affordable educational loans to supplement available federal student aid and assist with the cost of attendance and available financial assistance; defines terms; makes related provisions; repeals the New York higher education loan program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a program to provide affordable educational loans, expanding access to higher education and supplementing federal aid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Apr 24, 2026

J 1974: Commending Mercy University upon the occasion of hosting its 45th Annual Trustees' Scholarship Gala on April 30, 2026

This bill is a Senate resolution that formally commends Mercy University for hosting its 45th Annual Trustees' Scholarship Gala on April 30, 2026. The resolution recognizes the university's long-standing commitment to providing affordable higher education and its role as a major Hispanic-Serving Institution in New York State. It does not create any new laws or change policies but serves as an official tribute from the state legislature to honor the university's contributions to educational access and student success.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill commends a university for hosting a scholarship gala and recognizes its commitment to affordable higher education and access.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 8, 2026

A 10870: Removes minimum year requirements for attendance at a New York high school when determining eligibility for certain student loans

This bill removes the requirement that students must have attended a New York high school for at least two years to qualify for certain state student loans. It allows graduates who attended a New York high school for any duration to apply for undergraduate loans within five years of graduation and graduate loans within ten years. The change directly affects New York high school graduates who may have left school early but still wish to pursue higher education using these financial awards.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands educational access by removing attendance barriers for student loans, allowing more graduates to pursue higher education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education K-12 Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 8, 2026

S 10257: Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program

Establishes the New York state nursing faculty scholarship incentive program for advanced degrees in nursing; provides such incentives shall be awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to registered professional nurses and certified nurse practitioners who are in a masters or doctoral program and agree to teach nursing for one year for each year such incentive is awarded.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill creates a scholarship incentive for nursing faculty, directly supporting educators and enhancing the nursing education workforce.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill creates a scholarship incentive program to fund nursing faculty, directly strengthening healthcare workforce development and education.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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passed · New York · Senate Jun 4, 2026

S 10445: Establishes scholarship programs within the New York 529 program

Authorizes the comptroller, in consultation with the NYS higher education services corporation, to develop and administer a scholarship and savings program to provide a pathway for eligible children to save for education expenses.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes scholarship programs to help families save for education expenses, expanding access and financial support for students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate May 26, 2026

S 10568: Establishes the New York reinvests in student educational supports program; repealer

Establishes the New York reinvests in student educational supports program to provide eligible students with access to responsible, affordable educational loans to supplement available federal student aid and assist with the cost of attendance and available financial assistance; defines terms; makes related provisions; repeals the New York higher education loan program.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill establishes a program to provide affordable educational loans, expanding access to higher education and supplementing federal aid.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly May 28, 2026

A 11515: Extends the duration of tuition assistance awards to five years

This bill extends the maximum duration of tuition assistance awards from their current limit to five academic years in total. It directly affects students enrolled in approved programs who receive financial aid for their education. The key provision amends the education law to allow these awards to cover up to five years of study, with the changes taking effect on July 1st following the bill's enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill extends tuition assistance duration to five years, expanding financial access for students and strengthening higher education support.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Mar 3, 2026

S 9335: Increases the income cap for purposes of the Excelsior scholarship

This bill raises the income limit for the Excelsior scholarship in New York State from $125,000 to $150,000 for academic years starting in 2026-2027 and continuing forward. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students pursuing undergraduate degrees at public New York colleges and universities who meet specific enrollment and credit completion requirements. By increasing the income cap, the bill allows more middle-income families to qualify for the award, which is calculated based on the combined adjusted gross income of the student and their parents or spouse. The change applies to all future applicants without altering other eligibility criteria such as credit requirements or enrollment standards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands access to financial aid for middle-income families, increasing funding for public education programs and reducing financial barriers to higher education.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands financial aid access for college students by raising income eligibility, directly supporting educational access and affordability.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 10656: Provides for tuition assistance program awards for students experiencing homelessness

This bill expands tuition assistance awards to students experiencing homelessness by allowing them to qualify for financial aid without parental income consideration. It requires the state education commissioner to establish verification methods that align with federal standards for identifying homeless students under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Additionally, the bill clarifies that students who have already qualified as orphans, foster children, or wards of the court cannot be considered emancipated for financial aid purposes, ensuring they maintain access to support. The changes take effect on July 1 following the bill's passage and apply to students applying for state-funded tuition assistance programs.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill expands tuition assistance for homeless students, increasing funding for essential education services and protecting vulnerable populations from financial barriers.75% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill expands tuition assistance for homeless students, removing parental income barriers and aligning with federal standards to improve educational access.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill addresses homelessness by expanding tuition assistance for homeless students, aligning with McKinney-Vento Act standards, which supports housing-related assistance programs.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Homelessness

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in committee · New York · Senate Jun 5, 2026

S 9174: Relates to the calculation of full-time employment for purposes of the federal public service loan forgiveness program

Increases the amount of credit to be certified under the federal public service loan forgiveness program for faculty or teachers to five hours worked for each hour of lecture or classroom time.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases teacher loan forgiveness eligibility by counting 5 work hours per lecture hour, directly supporting educator financial relief and retention.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentIncreases loan forgiveness eligibility for educators by counting teaching hours as five times worked hours, enhancing employment benefit access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Labor Standards

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