Education (Student Financial Aid)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4263: Increases the income eligibility threshold for the tuition assistance program

This bill increases the maximum family income level for qualifying for state tuition assistance to $150,000 annually. It directly affects students from families earning up to $150,000, expanding program eligibility to include more middle-income households. The law adjusts the income-based calculation method, applying specific percentage reductions to earnings above certain thresholds to determine aid amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands state-funded tuition assistance program, increasing public spending on education for middle-income households.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases income eligibility threshold for tuition assistance, expanding access to higher education funding for middle-income families.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2196: Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city

Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents public school teacher loan forgiveness program to allocate awards annually to teachers who agree to teach public school in an area of New York state designated by the board of regents as having a shortage of public school teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates NYC center for urban education excellence and teacher loan forgiveness program to enhance teaching quality and address teacher shortages in public schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3772: Establishes a student loan borrower bill of rights

Establishes the student loan borrower bill of rights to protect borrowers and ensure that student loan servicers act more as loan counselors than debt collectors.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationProtects student borrowers from predatory lending, enhancing higher education access and reducing financial barriers for students.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid

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signed · New York · Senate Dec 5, 2025

S 6705: Relates to college admission and financial aid for students who have received a high school diploma from certain online high school programs

Provides that students who receive a high school diploma from an online high school program located within the United States that is accredited in accordance with the Job Corps Policy and Requirements Handbook shall be eligible for admission to colleges and financial aid.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEnables college admission and financial aid eligibility for online high school graduates, expanding educational access for a specific student group.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 1003: Relates to a school-based mental health loan repayment program

Establishes a school-based mental health loan repayment program to aid youth mental health practitioners; provides for awards up to thirty thousand dollars to eligible applicants who agree to four years of service in underserved schools.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEstablishes loan repayment program for mental health practitioners in underserved schools, directly supporting student mental health services and educational access through targeted funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds loan repayment for mental health practitioners in underserved schools, directly expanding access to youth mental health services through financial incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Student Health Mental Health

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 18, 2026

A 8843: Relates to the qualification of an applicant for the New York opportunity promise scholarship

This bill removes a requirement that applicants for New York's Opportunity Promise Scholarship must not have already earned any postsecondary degree. It specifically allows students already enrolled in eligible associate degree programs as of the law's effective date to qualify, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria. The change affects current community college students pursuing associate degrees in high-demand fields like nursing, cybersecurity, or green energy, without altering other requirements such as enrollment in approved programs. The amendment to Education Law Section 6311 takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRemoves barrier for current community college students in high-demand fields, expanding scholarship access without altering other criteria.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5553: 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 EducationProvides funding incentives for nursing faculty to teach, strengthening higher education staffing and program capacity in healthcare education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds nursing faculty education to increase healthcare workforce capacity, directly supporting medical professional training and patient access through scholarship incentives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 164: Establishes the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program

Creates the child care professionals loan forgiveness incentive program for applicants who agree to engage in employment in the child care field; establishes the eligibility for such awards; establishes the amount and duration of such awards.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates state-funded loan forgiveness program for child care professionals, increasing public spending on essential workforce development services.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides loan forgiveness for child care professionals, supporting early education workforce development and access to childcare services.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides loan forgiveness to child care workers, incentivizing employment in the sector and supporting workforce development within labor & employment standards.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3770: Creates city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in N.Y. city

Creates the city university of New York center for excellence in urban education to enhance the quality of teaching in public schools in NYC; establishes the regents public school teacher loan forgiveness program to allocate awards annually to teachers who agree to teach public school in an area of New York state designated by the board of regents as having a shortage of public school teachers.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates CUNY center to enhance teaching quality and establishes teacher loan forgiveness program for shortage areas, directly supporting educators and improving public school education.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Financial Aid Teachers

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6206: Relates to additional financial aid provided to certain school districts

Provides for high need and average need school districts to receive additional financial aid for each student if such school district spends ten percent less per student than the regional average spending per student.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates additional state funds to school districts meeting spending criteria, increasing public education funding under state budget appropriations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationProvides additional financial aid to school districts meeting spending criteria, directly increasing K-12 funding for high-need districts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Financial Aid

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