State University of New York

Agency Web Site: http://www.suny.edu/

Mission

Created in 1948, the State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest public university system in the nation with 64 campuses offering a complete range of academic, professional, and vocational programs. The State University system is uniquely positioned to provide New Yorkers with access to quality postsecondary educational programs in all regions of the State.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2017 Executive Budget recommends $9.9 billion for SUNY and projects a workforce of 43,668 consistent with FY 2016 levels.

The FY 2017 funding level represents a $194 million increase from the previous year, which primarily reflects higher spending attributable to potential tuition increases, employee fringe benefit costs, and hospital operations.

The Budget renews NYSUNY 2020 legislation for another five years to provide a consistent level of operating support, an affordable and predictable tuition plan, and financial assistance for TAP-eligible students. In addition, the Budget includes $55 million for a new round of NYSUNY 2020 capital challenge grants.

The Executive Budget also continues performance-based funding with $18 million to implement campus performance improvement plans.

The Executive Budget maintains base operating aid for SUNY community colleges at $2,597 per full time equivalent student and includes additional funding for a new Apprentice SUNY program and new Community College Community Schools grants.

For more information on this agency's budget recommendations located in the Executive Budget Briefing Book, click on the following link:

Briefing Book – Higher Education (PDF)

Note: Most recent estimates as of 01/13/2016

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