STATEMENT FROM DONNA STELLING GURNETT, PRESIDENT OF NEW YORK’S ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE COLLEGES

"Advancing measures that strengthen the state's TAP program, like streamlining Part-Time TAP, while also securing funding for students with disabilities will help us to uphold APC's mission of ensuring ALL students can access and afford the higher education path that is best suited to achieving their goals.

“As we head into the next phase of this year’s budget process, we appreciate the continued support from Governor Hochul and her team, as well as the Senate Higher Education Committee Chair Toby Stavisky and Assembly Higher Education Committee Chair Alicia Hyndman. We are confident that by working together, we will make progress for New York families and students regardless of what institution they choose to attend.”