Skip to main content
  • Home
  • About
  • Faculty Experts
  • For The Media
  • Videos
  • Topics
    • Alumni
    • Events
    • Faculty
    • Library
    • Research
    • Students
    • All Topics
  • Contact
  • Submit
  • All News
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business & Economy
  • Campus & Community
  • Health & Society
  • Media, Law & Policy
  • STEM
  • Veterans
  • |
  • Alumni
  • The Peel
  • Athletics
Sections
  • All News
  • Arts & Culture
  • Business & Economy
  • Campus & Community
  • Health & Society
  • Media, Law & Policy
  • STEM
  • Veterans
  • |
  • Alumni
  • The Peel
  • Athletics
  • Home
  • About
  • Faculty Experts
  • For The Media
  • Videos
  • Topics
    • Alumni
    • Events
    • Faculty
    • Library
    • Research
    • Students
    • All Topics
  • Contact
  • Submit

Students, staff, faculty have opportunity to speak out for TAP increases

Tuesday, March 27, 2007, By News Staff
Share

Students, staff, faculty have opportunity to speak out for TAP increasesMarch 27, 2007SU News ServicesSUnews@syr.edu

Students and families who benefit from New York State’s Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) have a rare opportunity right now to tell Albany how important TAP is to Syracuse University.

“But we can’t wait,” says Diana Napolitano, associate in SU’s Office of Government and Community Relations. “We need to tell our representatives now, before the state budget process draws to an end. Legislators in Albany are now deciding the fate of many important programs. Some will receive additional funding, while others will be cut out of existence.”

This year alone, 335,000 students are relying on TAP to pay for college. Napolitano points out that for the first time in five years New York’s higher education programs do not face deep cuts. But TAP’s maximum award hasn’t been raised in seven years for undergraduate students, independent students’ awards have not changed in 17 years, and graduate student awards have remained static for two decades.

SU students, faculty and staff can join thousands of other concerned citizens and make their voices heard by visiting http://www.capwiz.com/cicu/home to share with Gov. Eliot Spitzer, legislative leaders, members of the Higher Education Committees and their own elected representatives how TAP and other student aid programs have helped them accomplish their goals. Time is critical, and submissions should be made as soon as possible, Napolitano says.

The Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (cIcu), of which SU is a member, has posted online its TAP proposal. To view this proposal, visit http://www.cicu.org/CMT/frontpage/TAPFinal2.02.pdf.

For more information on supporting TAP, contact the Office of Government and Community Relations at 443-3919.

  • Author

News Staff

  • Recent
  • ‘ADA Live!’ Focuses on Protection and Advocacy Systems for People with Disabilities
    Sunday, February 28, 2021, By News Staff
  • Hilda A. Frimpong Becomes the First Black Student to Lead Syracuse Law Review
    Saturday, February 27, 2021, By Robert Conrad
  • Important Update for Flexible Spending Accounts
    Friday, February 26, 2021, By News Staff
  • Message From Dean of Students Marianne Thomson
    Friday, February 26, 2021, By News Staff
  • CAS in Intercollegiate Athletic Advising and Support Addresses Unique Needs of College Student-Athletes
    Thursday, February 25, 2021, By Jennifer Russo

More In Uncategorized

“The Privileges and Pitfalls of ‘WandaVision’ and Marvel’s Disney+ Empire.”

Kendall Phillips, professor of communication and rhetorical studies in the College of Visual and Performing Arts, was interviewed by Observer for the story “The Privileges and Pitfalls of ‘WandaVision’ and Marvel’s Disney+ Empire.” Phillips, who teaches a class on the…

“Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.”

Shannon Monnat, associate professor of sociology and Lerner Chair for Public Health Promotion in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by VICE for the article “Pain and Isolation Are Driving America’s Lockdown Overdose Surge.” Monnat, who has worked on a variety…

“Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?”

Shana Kushner Gadarian, associate professor of political science in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CBS affiliate 10 Tampa Bay for the story “Life after COVID: Will people still wear masks after the pandemic?” Gadarian, who has researched political public…

“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…

“Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000”

Katherine Michelmore, assistant professor of public administration and international affairs in the Maxwell School, had research cited by CBS for the story “Stimulus bill would boost incomes of poorest Americans by nearly $4,000.” Michelmore,  who is a senior research associate…

Subscribe to SU Today

If you need help with your subscription, contact sunews@syr.edu.

Connect With Us

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
Social Media Directory

For the Media

Find an Expert Follow @SyracuseUNews
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Youtube
  • LinkedIn
  • @SyracuseU
  • @SyracuseUNews
  • @SUCampus
  • Social Media Directory
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Campus Status
  • Syracuse.edu
© 2021 Syracuse University News. All Rights Reserved.