Student Assembly

R.13 Resolution Supporting Cornell’s New Financial Aid Policy

Whereas, under Cornell University new financial aid policy announced January 31, 2008, students whose families make less than $75,000 a year will receive grants in place of the traditional need-based loans, while those from families with incomes between $75,000 and $120,000 will see their loans capped at $3,000 a year for the 2009–2010 academic year.

Whereas, with the exception of a $750 emergency loan, Cornell currently does not offer financial assistance for international undergraduate students;

Be it therefore resolved that the Student Assembly lauds Cornell’s commitment in providing students an affordable education with the announcement of the University’s new financial aid policy;

Be it further resolved, that Cornell continues to address financial aid issues for undergraduate students, including the inclusion of financial aid for international students;

Be it further resolved that the Student Assembly will work with the Office of Alumni Affairs, President Skorton, and Provost Biddy Martin, in efforts of support for Cornell’s new financial aid policy;

Be it finally resolved that this resolution be sent to President David J. Skorton, President of Cornell University; Provost Biddy Martin, Provost of Cornell University; Chairman Peter C. Meinig, Chairman of the Cornell University Board of Trustees

Respectfully submitted,
The Cornell University Student Assembly

Mazdak Asgary
Christopher Basil
Mark Coombs
Asa Craig
Samantha Dong
Adam Gay
Elan Greenberg
Vince Hartman
Ryan Lavin
Ian Lesyk
Steven Matthews
Ashley McGovern
Carly Miller
Arjun Natarajan
Ahmed Salem
Rammy Salem
Chris Sarra
Rebecca Smith
Rebecca Stein
Andrew Wang