“Yesterday’s announcement by Governor Cuomo to make the dream of obtaining a college degree for hundreds of New Yorkers a reality is a step in the right direction. Making tuition more affordable for middle-class families will not only help our North Country families succeed, but grow our State’s economy by preparing our students compete in a 21st century economy.

“A college degree is now as essential as a high school diploma was for our parents. This is why I am committed to helping our student gain access to higher education without having to mortgage their futures. We must fight for the opportunity to make college affordable for the thousands of families hoping to give their children the opportunity to go to college and we must also find sensible solutions for the thousands of New Yorkers with crushing debt.”