Debt Reduction Pledge in the news

KCRG-TV9 aired a story on Cornell’s second year of the Debt Reduction Pledge, “Cornell College cuts loan debt for 65 first-year students,” on Jan. 24, 2023.

The pledge is a promise that the college will pay half–up to $12,000–of students’ federal debt at the time of their graduation. It’s awarded to students who have been granted admission to Cornell College, and the deadline to apply for the program is Feb. 1, 2023.

“Last year (2021-22), we successfully offered all of our awards to students, and in three years those students will graduate with lower debt,” said Director of Admission Drew Shradel. “Getting a college degree anywhere can be expensive. We have created this program to allow dozens of our students to access a quality Cornell education and take the next steps in life with fewer financial worries.”

Students and families can contact an admission counselor or email debtreduction@cornellcollege.edu for more information about the Debt Reduction Pledge.