CUMU Conference 2019

For over 30 years, NYU has been bringing students to our state capitol and Washington DC to advocate for financial aid programs that they are a part of. During these annual trips, participants have a unique opportunity to meet Members of Congress and State Lawmakers, and their staff, face-to-face, voicing their opinions on federal and state student financial assistance programs, while learning about the intricacies of the political atmosphere of Capitol Hill and Albany, NY. Approximately 90 students travel to Albany and 30 students to DC each year in a trip organized by the University's Government Affairs Office. The past two years have seen an uptick in registration and interest for these trips as students are reigniting their civic and political engagement. This lightening session will talk about how we recruit for these trips and coordinate our advocacy message, and share a bit about the experience and leadership students gain from participating in these trips.