Cornell Medical School Tackles Student Debt With Full-Ride Offer

Weill Cornell Medicine announced a $160 million plan to aid students with financial needs, converting loans into scholarships. This initiative is part of a broader effort to address the rising costs of higher education. Similar programs have been implemented by other institutions like Columbia University. The burden of medical school debt is significant, with 70% of students graduating with substantial debt. The topic of student debt is also a key issue in political debates, with some advocating for tuition-free public education.

What is the primary goal of Weill Cornell Medicine's $160 million plan?

• To build new medical facilities

• To provide scholarships for students with existing loans

• To hire more faculty members

• To expand research programs

Which university received $150 million to help relieve student debt?

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• Columbia University

• Yale University

What percentage of medical students graduate with significant debt?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which two senators are mentioned as part of the debate on student debt?

• Joe Biden and Beto O'Rourke

• Kamala Harris and Cory Booker

• Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren

• Amy Klobuchar and Pete Buttigieg

What percentage of registered voters support making public colleges tuition-free, according to a recent poll?

• 68%

• 58%

• 78%

• 48%