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NYS College Student Poll
1.
I certify that I am an undergraduate student.
Yes
No
2.
What type of institution is your current college or university?
CUNY Four-year college or university (e.g., bachelor's)
CUNY Two-year college (e.g. community college)
SUNY Four-year college or university (e.g., bachelor's)
SUNY Two-year college (e.g. community college)
3.
How old are you?
17-22
23-28
29-34
35-39
40-45
Older than 45
4.
What is your race?
Hispanic or Latino
Caucasian, White, or White American (non-Middle Eastern descent)
Middle Eastern or Arab American
Black, Afro-Caribbean, or African American
American Indian / Alaska Native
Asian or Asian American
Other (please specify)
5.
What is your gender identity?
Male
Female
Other (please specify)
6.
The NY SUNY 2020 Rational Tuition Policy raised tuition at SUNY/CUNY $300 a year for five years (a total of $1500). In your opinion, does this policy make college more or less affordable?
More affordable
Less affordable
Not sure
7.
In your opinion, who has the greatest control over setting tuition in New York State?
Governor Andrew Cuomo
NYS Assembly
NYS Senate
NYC Council
SUNY/CUNY
Other (please specify)
8.
In your opinion, how important is a college education for achieving financial security?
Absolutely essential
Very important
Of average importance
Not important at all
9.
Do you support more financial support from New York State to SUNY and/or CUNY?
Yes, SUNY
Yes, CUNY
Yes, both SUNY and CUNY
No, neither
Not sure
10.
In recent years, New York State has provided less funding to public universities. Do you think this trend affects institutions' ability to provide a high-quality education?
No
Not sure
Yes, it helps institutions’ ability to provide a high-quality education
Yes, it threatens institutions’ ability to provide a high-quality education
11.
Do you support raising tuition at SUNY and/or CUNY?
Yes, CUNY
Yes, SUNY
Yes, both CUNY & SUNY
No, neither
Not sure
12.
The NY DREAM Act would give undocumented New York State students who qualify access to the Tuition Assistance Program. Do you support this type of policy?
Yes
No
Not sure