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The back of a woman wearing a black t-shirt looking at a computer screen that reads “Apply for Federal Student Loan Debt Relief.”

NYU students start applying for Biden loan forgiveness program

After the application for the program opened on Oct. 17, some students said it would partially or completely pay off their loans.
Carmo Moniz, Deputy News Editor October 21, 2022

Many NYU students who have taken out loans may benefit from President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, which began accepting applications on Monday, Oct. 17. While...

Despite Valid Frustrations, Hijacking Events Is Not the Answer

Despite Valid Frustrations, Hijacking Events Is Not the Answer

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor March 2, 2017
While what students' concerns are extremely important, hijacking an event meant to help address another very large issue on campus is not a smart way to create a constructive dialogue.
NYU is providing both a three-year and a five-year acceleration path to graduate. Both are a part of the new affordability initiatives.

New Affordability Programs Aim to Speed Students Through College

Adriana Tapia, Contributing Writer February 27, 2017
President Hamilton releases NYU Accelerate, a plan to graduate faster with less student debt. Students are concerned that the program will not achieve long-term affordability.
NYU Accelerate Not Viable Solution

NYU Accelerate Not Viable Solution

WSN Editorial Board February 21, 2017
While the effort to increase affordability is certainly appreciated, if it is to be done successfully it should provide students an equal opportunity to achieve an NYU education, not grant that privilege only to well-off students.
Free Tuition At Public Colleges Should Help With NYU’s Affordability

Free Tuition At Public Colleges Should Help With NYU’s Affordability

Thomas Price, Opinion Editor February 6, 2017
However, despite all the criticism, for those of us who go to school at NYU, the response should be overwhelmingly positive.
NYU Affordability Is Hurting Educational Opportunity

NYU Affordability Is Hurting Educational Opportunity

Cara Zambrano, Staff Writer January 25, 2017
It is essential that colleges, including NYU, encourage the pursuit of an academic career for all students by nurturing a higher economic mobility rate and an environment where financial differences are undistinctive.
A government-issued identification card, IDNYC grants New York City residents access to public libraries, schools, and city services.

IDNYC Offers Students Affordable Perks Across the City

Téa Kvetenadze, Contributing Writer October 17, 2016
IDNYC helps NYU with its affordability efforts.
Hamilton Doesn't Need a Party, He Needs a Plan

Hamilton Doesn’t Need a Party, He Needs a Plan

Nishad More, Staff Writer September 19, 2016
Hamilton has made strides in affordability, but nothing worth throwing an expensive weeklong party over.
Letter to the Editor: “The Divestment Penalty”? Less Reliable Than You’d Think

Letter to the Editor: “The Divestment Penalty”? Less Reliable Than You’d Think

Divestment affirms and deepens the positive steps that NYU is already taking in reducing its emissions, producing important research in every discipline and educating the next generation of climate leaders. We do not accept the false dichotomy, which exists in the aforementioned article and elsewhere, between financial health and affirming what is right.
Ideas proposed at President Hamilton’s public affordability discussion that took place earlier this month.

Affordability Brainstorm Hits, Misses

Camille Larkins, Contributing Writer April 25, 2016
Here are the best 3 and worst 3 postings on NYU's Affordability Ideas website.