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NYC Debt Collective seeks to end student loan burdens

With national student debt at a record high, the New York City chapter of a national debtors’ union is seeking to cancel loan payments through legal action and community organizing.

Kristian Burt, Contributing Writer • October 5, 2021

CAS sophomore Anthony Portillo was walking through Washington Square Park in September when he noticed a stand with the words “Biden, sign the executive order” emblazoned on...

NYU Students Don’t Know if the Degree Is Worth the Debt

Students and alumni of the university talk loans and the school’s hefty price tag.

Aashna Agarwal, Contributing Writer • November 11, 2019

Phillip Youmans was 17 when he started production of his feature film “Burning Cane,” 18 when he submitted it to Tribeca Film Festival as an NYU first-year and 19 when he became...

The Specter of Student Loans

Stories from Three Individuals Facing Financial Hardship at NYU

Sayer Devlin, Managing Editor • February 5, 2018

LS sophomore Gabi knew she wanted to escape the sleepy San Diego suburb of San Marcos after she graduated from high school but anticipated the financial strain it would place on...

Adulthood Begins at 24

Victor Porcelli, Contributing Writer • January 31, 2018

The age of adulthood should be increased to 24 years old.

Mirza gets financial aid after housing fight

Lexi Faunce, Deputy News Editor • September 28, 2015

An update on the story of Nia Mirza, who after initially being allowed to live off campus was told to move back on campus or she would face expulsion.

Gallatin hosts student debt series

Raven Quesenberry, Contributing Writer • September 23, 2015

Gallatin hosted "What's the Deal With Student Debt," the first in a series of event regarding student debt.

NYU endowment fails to meet financial needs of poorest students

Alex Bazeley and Lexi Faunce • September 15, 2015

New data shows students from low-income families graduate from NYU saddled with huge federal loans while the university spends its billion-dollar endowment on expansion.

NYU fundraising, spending choices ridiculous

WSN Editorial Board • February 25, 2015

Given that NYU's alumni networks consistently rank on top 10 lists of "universities with richest alumni," there's no good reason to ask current students to donate to financial aid funds (except possibly mismanagement). Also, NYUers graduate with astronomical amounts of debt.