Student Debt

Student workers keep Columbia University running, yet many struggle to make ends meet in one of the most expensive cities in the country.

Despite our sharp divisions, a majority of Americans are united behind many policies to combat poverty and reduce inequality.

Lifting these financial burdens would help individual debt holders meet daily needs, reduce the racial wealth gap, and give a boost to the national economy.

With youth unemployment and student debt skyrocketing, young people need free higher education.