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Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

The availability of financial aid is a major factor when choosing a college for many prospective students, yet often they are met with a disappointing figure.

How NYU Alerts Students of Financial Burden

Greta Chevance, Staff Writer October 24, 2016
NYU used to directly call students to discuss discrepancies between their financial aid necessities and the actual package they received, but they no longer do this.
Regardless of NYU's vast student body, many often face challenges when applying for financial aid.

How NYU Is — Or Isn’t — Aiding Students

Jemima McEvoy, Contributing Writer September 29, 2016
NYU assessed its finances in a letter addressed to the New York State Legislature in which it admitted inadequate funding for its students.
NYU has made efforts to help undocumented students obtain college educations for the past two years.

Aid Wanted for Undocumented Financial Aid Program

Nina Huang, Contributing Writer September 22, 2016
The NYU community provides feedback on the university's pilot program to help students without documentation.
FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

FAFSA Reform an Improvement but Not a Fix

WSN Editorial Board September 21, 2016
Starting the financial aid process earlier and accepting older tax returns offer planning benefits to high schoolers as they begin the application process, yet these small FAFSA reforms do little to ease the greatest burden of pursuing a college degree.
Student Guilty of Defrauding NYU $1 Million

Student Guilty of Defrauding NYU $1 Million

Rachel Rivers, Contributing Writer September 14, 2016

While NYU financial aid is known for being stingy, an NYU alum was even stingier: he defrauded NYU of over $1.3 million dollars of financial aid. 48-year-old Frank Harrison was...

President Andrew Hamilton's Affordability Steering Committee met again Monday, April 18 for the fourth time, hoping to find a way to incorporate students and professors in making more collaborative decisions regarding the issue surrounding affordability at NYU.

Most Recent Affordability Brainstorm Draws More Students

Kyle Sturmann, Staff Writer April 18, 2016
President Hamilton talked college affordability with NYU students during his second public forum.
At Prescott University, Students Fund Undocumented Peers

At Prescott University, Students Fund Undocumented Peers

Aparna Alankar, Contributing Writer April 11, 2016
Prescott College is a pioneer in the path towards higher education for undocumented students.
Quantifying NYU  Endowment Woes

Quantifying NYU Endowment Woes

WSN Editorial Board April 11, 2016
The model of the large endowment as “intergenerational stewardship” is more noble and much more sustainable. But in order to attain this model, the administration has a long road ahead of it.
Amid claims that NYU does not foster an inclusive environment for people of color, a new lawsuit against the university claims that an employee faced discrimination in his time here.

Students Remain Wary as University Announces Affordability Plans

Anne Cruz, News Editor February 22, 2016
Andrew Hamilton and Gabrielle Starr update the NYU community regarding new affordability initiatives.
The email was framed as a general threat towards U.S. universities and colleges and did not mention NYU directly.

What Exactly Is the Momentum Campaign?

Kyle Sturmann, Contributing Writer February 18, 2016
Learn how NYU President Andrew Hamilton will continue the Momentum Campaign and where all the money will go.
President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to all students stating that NYU is a sanctuary campus.

NYU’s New President Talks the Corporate University, Diversity and the Future

Alex Bazeley, Editor-in-Chief February 4, 2016
NYU President Andrew Hamilton discussed what he'd like to make a priority at NYU as he steps into his new shoes.
Fair pay for NYU student workers

Fair pay for NYU student workers

Ryan Thomas, Student Senator November 23, 2015
Proactively addressing students’ concerns about the affordability of education at NYU will further demonstrate the incoming administration’s commitment to improving the university and ensuring fair compensation.