Monroe County Student Wins ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ Vaccine Incentive

Jocelyn R. of Monroe County is among others the first-round winners for the state’s ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ vaccine incentive program. This new incentive program allows for parents and guardians of ages 5-11 to take their child to receive their first COVID-19 vaccine dose by December 19 in order to be entered into a drawing for free tuition to a SUNY or CUNY college or university. This drawing includes tuition, room, and board.

Governor Kathy Hochul, who first announce this incentive, stated: “The ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ program provides the life-changing opportunity for young New Yorkers to win free tuition to a SUNY or CUNY college or university. As we enter the holiday season and the risk of transmission increases, it is absolutely critical that we stay vigilant. The vaccine is the surest way to keep you and your loved ones safe — it’s free, easily accessible, and most importantly safe for five to 11-year-olds.”

Source: Rochester First