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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Recommendations for removing small financial barriers for CUNY students
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Dzelika Daniel presents two key recommendations to address financial barriers for CUNY students:
- Expand application fee waivers for low-income New York City residents
- Provide transportation assistance to ensure travel expenses don't hinder students' ability to attend and engage in their education
Dzelika Daniel
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To fully reaffirm New York City's leadership equitable education and advance its mission of access for all, we recommend the following targeted actions to remove small yet impactful barriers.
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One, expand application fee waivers for low income New York City residents seeking to enroll ensuring that cost is never deterrent to opportunity.
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And two, provide transportation assistance so the travel expenses do not hinder students ability to attend and fully engage in their education.