ALBANY, N.Y. -- Students at UAlbany are protesting Governor Paterson's proposed cuts to SUNY as a way to close the budget deficit. The Student Association Legislative Affairs Department is hosting a rally today in front of the small fountain.

Paterson has proposed a $90 million cut to SUNY schools, as part of his $500 million deficit reduction program under this year's budget.

SUNY students have dealt with a $620 annual tuition increase. The latest proposals include plans to reduce Tuition Assistance Program aid by $120 per student and cut funding for SUNY community colleges.