New York residents can attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges tuition-free if they commit to five years of state residency and employment after.

The bill, known as "Tuition-Free NY," makes tuition free for New York state residents attending SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges. To qualify, students must be eligible for resident tuition rates and agree to reside and work in New York for five years post-graduation. Students must complete their degree within three to five years. Those on active military duty are exempt from the residency requirement if they maintain legal residence in New York. Failure to meet the residency and employment requirements converts the tuition benefit into a student loan.

New York residents can attend SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges tuition-free if they commit to five years of state residency and employment after.

The bill, known as "Tuition-Free NY," makes tuition free for New York state residents attending SUNY, CUNY, and community colleges. To qualify, students must be eligible for resident tuition rates and agree to reside and work in New York for five years post-graduation. Students must complete their degree within three to five years. Those on active military duty are exempt from the residency requirement if they maintain legal residence in New York. Failure to meet the residency and employment requirements converts the tuition benefit into a student loan.