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New York State of the State Address
“Governor Cuomo’s proposed increase creates a fantastic opportunity for even more community college students to graduate debt-free within two years, including those who get a strong start on their pathway to a NYS public four-year college for the next two years. It’s a real win-win!”
– Belinda S. Miles, President, Westchester Community College
Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address on January 8, 2020, mentioned the expansion of the New York State Excelsior Scholarship program. Middle class families now have greater access to a SUNY education at no-cost thanks to the qualifying annual income threshold expanding to $125,000. View the full transcript of Governor Cuomo’s State of the State address: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/video-audio-photos-rush-transcript-governor-cuomo-outlines-2019-justice-agenda-time-now