Makes tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges; requires state residency and employment for a period.

The bill proposes a program to make tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges. To be eligible, students must sign a contract agreeing to reside in New York state for five years after completing their academic program. Students must also complete their degree program within three to five years. If a student fails to meet these requirements, they may be required to repay the tuition plus interest. The program will initially apply only to community colleges for the first two years, then expand to all SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges.

Makes tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges; requires state residency and employment for a period.

The bill proposes a program to make tuition free for New York state residents at SUNY and CUNY schools and community colleges. To be eligible, students must sign a contract agreeing to reside in New York state for five years after completing their academic program. Students must also complete their degree program within three to five years. If a student fails to meet these requirements, they may be required to repay the tuition plus interest. The program will initially apply only to community colleges for the first two years, then expand to all SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges.