Higher Education Affordability in the Empire State

TICAS’ inaugural New York report analyzes the cost of college for students from low-income backgrounds attending the State University of New York (SUNY) and the City University of New York (CUNY). Students from families with low incomes may receive sufficient aid to cover the average cost of tuition, fees, and supplies, but not enough to cover non-tuition costs, including transportation, food, housing, and other expenses. TICAS’ analysis indicates more severe gaps for today’s students who are older and financially independent.