The Democratic-controlled state Senate on Tuesday will take up a package of bills meant to boost access to higher education in New York. 

The measures include a push for on-campus resources for veterans and granting academic credits to veterans to attend state universities based on their service and experience. 

Another proposal would created a standardized schedule for the Tuition Assistance Program for dependent and independent students. And lawmakers want to create a task force that would review refinancing options for private student loans.

Another bill would create a set of student privacy protections geared toward immigrants. 

“The years our students spend in higher education will help shape the trajectory of their lives,” said Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins.

“New York is, and will continue to be, a national leader in offering quality college and advanced education opportunities. SUNY is the largest university system in the nation and CUNY is the nation's largest urban public university. I applaud the bill sponsors and am proud of the Senate Democratic Majority’s commitment to support those seeking higher education.”