I am a senior at SUNY Cortland, majoring in fitness development and hoping to open my own gym one day. Attending Cortland has been the greatest decision I’ve ever made.  I wouldn’t have been able to go to school without taking on a massive amount of student debt. With increased tuition and academic costs, my family has felt the financial burden associated with a college education.

Both myself and my brother attended Cortland simultaneously for two years, making it even more difficult for my family to afford. New Yorkers should have access to higher education at an affordable rate. Invest in higher education to help CUNY and SUNY students make an impact.