Governor Hochul Celebrates Historic Expansion of Tuition Assistance Program by Governor Kathy Hochul published on 2024-05-03T15:06:44Z May 3, 2024 — Farmingdale, NY — Governor Hochul celebrated the historic expansion of the Tuition Assistance Program included in the FY 2025 Enacted Budget to make higher education more affordable and accessible. The Governor also released the New York State TAP Difference Report, which highlights the significant role the New York State Tuition Assistance Program plays in broadening college access, boosting completion rates, and fostering educational equity particularly among low-income families and first-generation college students. Governor Hochul celebrated the TAP expansion at Farmingdale State College where she also announced $431,000 for new, modernized air traffic control simulation technology to further the institution’s commitment to meeting the critical workforce needs of the aviation industry in New York State. Genre News & Politics