Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to students in need; requires state reimbursement of half the grants.

New York A10288 amends the education law to authorize the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to provide emergency aid grants to undergraduate students facing unexpected financial hardships. The state will reimburse half of all grants provided. These grants cannot be used to cover tuition, fees, or student loans. The higher education services corporation must compile an annual report on these programs, including data on the number of students receiving grants, the average amount awarded, and post-graduation outcomes.

Authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to students in need; requires state reimbursement of half the grants.

New York A10288 amends the education law to authorize the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY) to provide emergency aid grants to undergraduate students facing unexpected financial hardships. The state will reimburse half of all grants provided. These grants cannot be used to cover tuition, fees, or student loans. The higher education services corporation must compile an annual report on these programs, including data on the number of students receiving grants, the average amount awarded, and post-graduation outcomes.