Exclusive: SUNY to expand emergency grant program with $600,000 from state budget

SUNY is announcing an expansion of its campus emergency aid grant programs with $600,000 in dedicated support in the 2026-2027 proposed state budget.

On Friday, SUNY Chancellor John King held a roundtable with several students to talk about how the program is helping them stay on track to getting their degree despite some life challenges.

“Sometimes I need money to get to school,” said Shawnee Ramos. “Gas, especially now, gas is very expensive. It eases the stress of having to have it all figured out, and it makes me more eager to be a part of the community.”…

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