Hi John —

The student debt crisis in America has reached staggering levels — over 43 million borrowers collectively owe more than $1.6 trillion in federal student loans.

This isn’t just a number. Millions of people delay buying a home, starting a family or saving for retirement. It's graduates and non-graduates alike that are weighed down by monthly payments and interest rates they can never seem to get ahead of.

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has long fought for solutions — from expanding Pell Grants to pushing for loan forgiveness and income-driven repayment plans. But she knows that to get things done, she needs to hear directly from you.

How has student debt impacted you, your family or your friends?

Please take our short survey today and share your experiences. Your input will help guide our fight to make higher education affordable and ensure no one is buried under a lifetime of debt just because they pursued an education.

We know the GOP is already trying to roll back progress on student debt relief — and they’re refusing to support policies that would make college more affordable. That’s why it’s so important for us to gather as many voices as possible and show the urgency of this issue.

Thank you for sharing your perspective and standing with us in the fight to make education accessible for all.

— Team Gillibrand