New York A03574 creates a scholarship program for volunteer firefighters who respond to 25% of emergency calls for eight years.

New York A03574 establishes a volunteer firefighter scholarship program and fund. It awards student loan relief to firefighters who respond to 25% of emergency calls for eight years. The award equals four times the SUNY tuition rate. The bill also sets up a fund for the program, with an initial appropriation of $1 million. Recipients must reside in New York and remain active firefighters for eight years. The office of higher education manages the program, including setting application deadlines and selection criteria.

New York A03574 creates a scholarship program for volunteer firefighters who respond to 25% of emergency calls for eight years.

New York A03574 establishes a volunteer firefighter scholarship program and fund. It awards student loan relief to firefighters who respond to 25% of emergency calls for eight years. The award equals four times the SUNY tuition rate. The bill also sets up a fund for the program, with an initial appropriation of $1 million. Recipients must reside in New York and remain active firefighters for eight years. The office of higher education manages the program, including setting application deadlines and selection criteria.