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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Importance of application fee waivers in New York City
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Dzelika Daniel explains why application fee waivers are particularly crucial in New York City, given the city's unique educational funding situation and student demographics.
- NYC receives less federal education funding compared to the national average
- Many NYC students come from low-income households and under-resourced schools
- Fee waivers help level the playing field and promote equity
- Specific data on CUNY applicants and their eligibility for financial aid
- Importance of fee waivers for both undergraduate and graduate applications
Dzelika Daniel
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According to data from the National Center for Education Statistics, during the 2122 school year, New York City public schools received only 7.3% of their funding from the federal government accounting for approximately $2,489 per k through 12 student as compared to the national average of 13.7%.
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This is particularly concerning as many New York City students come from very low income households and attend under resourced schools.
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These application waivers will help level the playing field of promoting equity and giving students from all backgrounds a fair chance to apply to college.
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In a city where education funding often has to stretch across large diverse student populations, waivers are a key tool in supporting first generation college applicants and those who may not have the access to the same guidance or resources.
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They remove a major barrier and empower students to pursue more opportunities without being limited by cost.
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For fall twenty twenty four there were ninety four thousand four hundred and sixty nine first year applicants of which 77,000 were residents of the five boroughs with 47% being Pell eligible.
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Fee waivers expand possibilities creating real pathways to higher ed.
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Similarly, fee waivers for graduate school can continue ensuring equity for both recent graduates with limited income and working professionals who are supporting their families.
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By further equitizing the playing field, financial hardship will not stop qualified candidates from pursuing advanced degrees.