Summary:
Free tuition at SUNY and CUNY colleges for associate degrees in high-demand fields.
Targeted at New Yorkers aged 25 to 55.
Covers tuition, fees, and the cost of books.
Aims to fill in-demand jobs in fields like nursing, teaching, and technology.
Builds upon existing discounted tuition programs.
Governor Hochul Announces Free Tuition Plan for NYC and State Colleges
<img src="https://media.nbcnewyork.com/2019/09/shutterstock_73959574-1.jpg?quality=85&strip=all&resize=850%2C478" alt="Generic College">New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a groundbreaking plan to offer free tuition at SUNY and CUNY colleges. This initiative aims to provide access to higher education for New Yorkers aged 25 to 55 pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields such as nursing, teaching, technology, and engineering. The program will cover tuition and fees, including the cost of books.
This ambitious proposal builds upon existing programs that already offer discounted tuition at state and city colleges and free tuition for those earning less than $125,000 annually. Governor Hochul emphasizes that this new initiative offers a pathway to a better future and addresses the needs of today's job market by supporting in-demand professions. Other states like Massachusetts have implemented similar free community college programs.
The details of Hochul's plan will be fully unveiled in a speech in Albany, where she will outline her agenda for the upcoming legislative session.
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