Governor Andrew Cuomo has directed SUNY and CUNY
to assist students with college-related expenses during the prolonged
federal shutdown. Payments for tuition and related college expenses will
be postponed, and no late fees or penalties will be charged to impacted
students. This temporary reprieve will apply to federal employees,
dependents of federal employees, and students who are dependent on loans
from the federal government that may be delayed.
"As
the federal shutdown continues to devastate the hardworking men and
women of this country, New York's students are among those hit hardest
by Washington's inaction," Governor Cuomo said. "We
will not stand idly by as the federal administration undermines
students' ability to achieve a higher education, and today's action will
help ensure furloughed federal workers and their families get the
support they need during this precarious time."
SUNY and CUNY leadership will work with their
respective campuses to make financial arrangements for impacted students
and their families.
The move follows
the Governor's call for the New York State Department of Labor to
provide increased support to workers seeking unemployment insurance
benefits and the State's Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
to help those working without pay apply for and obtain public assistance
benefits.
Click here for the full announcement.
Source: The Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo
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