Assemblywoman Jean-Pierre Applauds Proposal to Provide Free College Tuition to Thousands of New York Students

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, with U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, unveiled the 1st signature proposal of his 2017 agenda: making college tuition-free for New York’s middle-class families at all SUNY and CUNY two- and four-year colleges.

Photo by: Kevin P. Coughlin/Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

Lindenhurst, NY - January 4, 2017 - “Yesterday, Governor Cuomo unveiled a plan to provide free college tuition to thousands of middle- and low- income students here on Long Island and across the state. Affordable tuition is something that I’ve been fighting to pass  – New York must reaffirm its commitment to ensuring every individual has the opportunity to pursue a college education. Income should not be a barrier to education and future success.”

“As we begin the next legislative session, I will continue fighting to make higher education more affordable so that more New York students can get ahead.”