New York state residents can attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges tuition-free if they serve as volunteer firefighters.

This bill amends the education law to allow New York state residents to attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges without paying tuition if they serve as volunteer firefighters. Eligible students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and complete their degree within three to five years. Students must apply for tuition assistance program funding, which will be applied towards tuition costs before any tuition-free award. Students are responsible for all other costs, such as housing and fees.

New York state residents can attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges tuition-free if they serve as volunteer firefighters.

This bill amends the education law to allow New York state residents to attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges without paying tuition if they serve as volunteer firefighters. Eligible students must maintain a GPA of at least 2.5 and complete their degree within three to five years. Students must apply for tuition assistance program funding, which will be applied towards tuition costs before any tuition-free award. Students are responsible for all other costs, such as housing and fees.