Gov. Kathy Hochul delivers the 2025 State of the State Address, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, in Albany, N.Y. (Mike Groll/Office of the New York Governor via AP)
The state would also cover the cost of books and other college fees.
"When my dad got a college education, our whole family got a shot at a better life — and I want every New Yorker to have that opportunity," Hochul said in a statement. "Under my plan, every New Yorker will have the opportunity to pursue a free degree at SUNY and CUNY community colleges to help fill the in-demand jobs of tomorrow."
Other states have similar tuition programs, and several others offer various discounted tuitions for state colleges.
New York residents already receive discounted tuition at the vast network of state and city colleges, which consists of nearly 90 schools, and a program that already provides free tuition at the institutions for residents who make less than $125,000 a year.
The State University of New York at Brockport. (SUNY Brockport)
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The governor's proposals will be debated in the Democrat-controlled state legislature.
She is expected to face a contested Democratic primary election next year.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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