New York S09044 authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to eligible students and requires the state to reimburse half of all such.

New York S09044 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 financial difficulties due to unforeseen events. The state will reimburse half of all grants provided. These grants can cover expenses such as food, clothing, housing, course materials, technology, transportation, medical expenses, or child care but cannot be used for tuition, fees, or student loan repayment.

New York S09044 authorizes SUNY and CUNY to provide emergency aid grants to eligible students and requires the state to reimburse half of all such.

New York S09044 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 financial difficulties due to unforeseen events. The state will reimburse half of all grants provided. These grants can cover expenses such as food, clothing, housing, course materials, technology, transportation, medical expenses, or child care but cannot be used for tuition, fees, or student loan repayment.