“For far too long, a lack of
financial means has prevented bright young people from becoming the
stars they were destined to be. I recognized the need for tuition-free
public college, two senate sessions ago when I introduced the New York
Promise Program. Due to my persistent efforts and the support of my
colleagues in government, we were able to collaborate on a plan which
was approved by Governor Cuomo. I do have some concerns about the new
program, however, primarily that lower income students may have
difficulty applying since it calls for all Pell Grants and help from the
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) to be exhausted before
one can take advantage of the program. In addition, the free tuition
funding does not cover textbooks, housing or meals. This is a positive
step forward, but we need to ensure that all of our children have access
to the educational opportunities necessary to compete in today’s
economy.”
Source: The Office of New York State Senator James Sanders, Jr.
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