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Hochul says she will propose holding SUNY and CUNY tuition flat in the next budget; state cites TAP eligibility raised to $125,000 income, 28% increase in operating support, and free community college for adult learners via Reconnect
Mid Hudson News video piece, Sept. 10, built from state-provided remarks. Hochul: "I propose holding the line on tuition at SUNY and CUNY." HESC acting president Doris Gonzalez cites nearly $1B a year in state financial aid to about 300,000 students. The state figures repeated here (TAP income ceiling $125,000, 28% operating-support increase, ~$15M in waived application fees) are the administration's own; the piece contains no independent verification and no proposal text. Treat as a pre-budget signal, not a tracker item.
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Source: Mid Hudson News · Sep 10, 2026 · Credibility Tier 3 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/hochul-suny-cuny-tuition-freeze-proposal-2026-09-10
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