Expansion of Tuition Assistance Program announced by state [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The State of New York is expanding the Tuition Assistance Program, known as TAP, in an attempt to make higher education more affordable and accessible. 

Part of the expansion includes raising the minimum tuition assistance award to $1,000 and raising student income limits.

SUNY chancellor Dr. John King discussed the changes on Friday, saying he hopes this will increase diversity on campuses.

“Diversity makes us stronger, that our classroom discussions are richer, our faculties are better, our communities are healthier when we embrace diversity equity and inclusion,” he said. “So, while other states may be going backwards, what we say in New York is that diversity makes us better, makes us stronger.”

State officials said the changes are expected to benefit over 90,000 students in public and private colleges and universities …