Monday, October 2, 2017
Did You Get Free SUNY Tuition? NY Reveals Figures
John Taylor was miffed when his daughter Alyssa signed up for New York's free college tuition program, but found out she was ineligible.
School counselors encouraged the 22-year-old student to take fewer credits this fall as she eased into her first semester. But without a full course load, she was not allowed to participate in the Excelsior Scholarship program.
"It’s totally absurd. Here’s someone who is trying to strive to do better," said Taylor, of Pleasant Valley. . .