Albany, NY – New York is set to make tuition at public colleges and universities free for middle-class students.
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The tuition initiative is part of a new state budget approved Sunday by the state Senate, a day after the Assembly approved it.
Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo (KWOH’-moh) proposed the tuition plan, which will cost an estimated $163 million.
In-state students whose families earn $125,000 or less will be eligible. Cuomo says the idea is to provide new economic opportunities for New Yorkers by making college more affordable.
The budget was due by April 1, but passage was delayed by difficulties in negotiations.
I think $125,000 was too high. I will be paying more tax so a family that makes more than me doesn’t have to pay tuition for their child. On the other hand I think it’s good for kids that had to work in order to pay for their tuition.
125000 is too low
Same arguement
Its a great idea but should be limited to degrees that bring to meaningful employment. Free tuition for sociology is a waste.
125000 is too low
Same arguement