Protest Against Tuition Hikes

Dear Students,

As you all know, Governor Paterson and the New York State Legislature have cut SUNY's budget several times this year. With 90% of your tuition increase already going to the state deficit, and a proposed 80% of it going to the deficit next year, students needs to take a stand and ensure their tuition dollars stay on their campuses. Additionally, $40 million of student feeds for items such as health centers, athletics, parking, technology and more is also being swept to cover the deficit. To top it all off, TAP financial aid is being cut, and the eligibility requirement is being raised from 12 credits to 15 credits, making even harder for New Yorkers to gain access to higher education.

In response, the state wide student government, the SUNY Student Assembly, has organized a day to protest the Governor and the legislature. Tomorrow March 10th from 11:30am till 5:30pm students from all over the state will come to Albany and protest at the Capitol. Please join your fellow students in their support to stop cuts to students and help the future of this state. The exact protest site will be the park behind the Capitol building, in front of the Legislative Office Building and Alfred E. Smith building, at the corner of Swan and State.

Thank you all for reading this post, and remember to come out tomorrow from 11:30am till 5:30pm at the Capitol and join with your peers to make your voices heard - UAlbany needs a large turnout as we are welcoming the rest of SUNY to our city!
Sincerely,
Daniel Truchan III, Student Association President