Governor Directs SUNY/CUNY to Help Students Impacted by Shutdown

This week the Governor directed SUNY/CUNY officials to assist students impacted by the federal government shutdown providing temporary relief to students who are federal employees, dependents of federal employees, or who depend on loans from the federal government. Payments for tuition or other college related expenses will be postponed and any late fees will be waved.

Cuomo said:

“As the federal shutdown continues to devastate the hardworking men and women of this country, New York’s students are among those hit hardest by Washington’s inaction. We will not stand idly by as the federal administration undermines students’ ability to achieve a higher education, and today’s action will help ensure furloughed federal workers and their families get the support they need during this precarious time.”