New York S07846 amends the education law to redefine and incentivize science, technology, engineering, and math education (STEM).

New York S07846 amends the education law to redefine and incentivize science, technology, engineering, and math education (STEM). The bill establishes a program to grant awards to eligible students pursuing STEM degrees at New York state public and private institutions of higher education. Awards cover undergraduate tuition and are deferred until the student successfully completes a term. Recipients must complete a STEM degree or face conversion of their award to a student loan. The bill also allows for deferral of obligations in cases of extreme hardship.

New York S07846 amends the education law to redefine and incentivize science, technology, engineering, and math education (STEM).

New York S07846 amends the education law to redefine and incentivize science, technology, engineering, and math education (STEM). The bill establishes a program to grant awards to eligible students pursuing STEM degrees at New York state public and private institutions of higher education. Awards cover undergraduate tuition and are deferred until the student successfully completes a term. Recipients must complete a STEM degree or face conversion of their award to a student loan. The bill also allows for deferral of obligations in cases of extreme hardship.