SUNY Free Tuition Boost for NY Students

SUNY gets a $54 million boost to freeze tuition for all 29 campuses in the 2026-27 fiscal year, covering what would’ve been lost from a tuition hike. With half of in-state undergrads already attending tuition-free thanks to aid, the move aims to build critical thinking and career readiness without crushing debt. Beyond tuition, funds unlock plans to eliminate fees for grad student workers, expand evening/weekend classes, and support adult learners with childcare resources. In the North Country, $1.5M at Plattsburgh, Canton, and Potsdam is driving enrollment growth—with SUNY Plattsburgh seeing steady increases since 2023. Chancellor King celebrates these wins, noting 90% of first-years there get over $2M in aid, proving higher education remains vital and accessible. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1cbadec134f0b10d