2006-07 Legislative Budget - Higher Education
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Overall: There is an increase of $265 million on a state fiscal year basis which converts to academic year funding of approximately $360 million. The Legislature adds an additional $763 million in capital funding. The following are highlights of the Legislature's changes to the Executive Budget.
SUNY
Senior Colleges
* $85.3 million to reject Governor's proposed $500 tuition increase
* Additional operating aid in the amount of $31.6 million
* $25 million for full-time faculty and enrollment growth
* $2 million for high-needs programs
* $5 million for the Albany East Campus Biomedical Technology Center
Community Colleges
* Increase in community college base aid of $75 on top of the proposed $100 increase for a total increase of $175
* $1.8 million increase for high-need programs
* $ 1 million increase for contract courses
Additional Changes
* Legislature rejects conversion of SUNY hospitals into private not-for-profits
* $2.7 million increase for Educational Opportunity Centers
* $1.7 million increase for Educational Opportunity Programs
* SUNY capital funding increased by $461 million
CUNY
Senior Colleges
* $45.7 million to reject Governor's proposed tuition increase of $300
* $20.3 million for additional operating aid and full-time faculty lines
* $250,000 for Specialized Equipment Services for Students with Disabilities
Community Colleges
* Community college base aid increased $75 above the proposed $100 increase for a total increase of $175
* $1 million increase for contract courses
Additional Changes
* SEEK program increase of $1.4 million
* CUNY capital funding increased by $302 million
State Education Department
* $4.2 million increase in BUNDY Aid
* $2 million for the Higher Education Opportunity Program
* $1 million for the Liberty Partnerships Program
Higher Education Services Corporation
* The Legislature restores proposed reductions to the TAP program
* TAP program is expanded to create a Part-Time TAP program
* Additional funds are provided for the Patricia McGee Nursing Faculty Scholarship Program
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