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A Noble Goal

I have one of the coolest jobs in the country. While often stressful, especially during “Freshman Season”, I have the privilege of overseeing the implementation of Cornell’s need-based financial aid policy. In summing up our policy, I often use the phrase: “helping students who could not otherwise afford to attend.” To me, this is a […]

Student Employment- It's A Good Thing!

Now that you have an acceptance letter from Cornell (yea for you!) it’s time to talk about the “workings” of employment at Cornell. First we’ll cover the facts, then the basics, and finish with a few details. Beyond what you read here, for additional information about student employment, you should refer to our web page […]