Congressman Sean Maloney

Representing the 18th District of New York
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Students and Higher Education

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With student loan rates set to double, the dream of attending college is slipping away for many students. The out of control cost of college has forced the vast majority of New York's students to take out college loans. Those students owe an average of $26,000 in debt. And if Congress doesn’t act by July 1st, they’ll owe even more. Interest rates will double from 3.4% to 6.8% - this means college will cost $1000 more for students. I don't have to tell you that students in the Hudson Valley and across New York can’t afford this hike, plain and simple.
 
I think it’s just common sense - we should be making it easier for students to go to college - not harder. 
 

 
 
Now I want to hear from YOU! Please fill out the brief survey below. 
 
 
 
 
And I hope you’ll take a minute to add your voice and share you story directly or through social media. Tell Congress why we can't afford to sit back and let student loan interest rates double.
 
 
If you need assistance in applying for federal student loans, or in managing your debt please visit my Student Resources page. 

More on Students and Higher Education

Maloney Hosts Hudson Valley Students, Parents & Educators for Roundtable on Student Loans, Making College More Affordable

Oct 6, 2016 Press Release

Nationwide Borrowers Owe More Than $1.3 Trillion in Debt

Poughkeepsie, NY — Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) joined local students, parents, administrators and advocates for a roundtable at Marist College to discuss skyrocketing student loan debt and making college more affordable for hardworking Hudson Valley families. Last year, the average New Yorker with college loans owed $32,200, which is roughly $3,500 higher than the national average – and nationwide student borrowers owe more than $1.3 trillion in debt.

Maloney Announces Major Milestone, Returned Over $6 Million to Hudson Valley Veterans, Small Businesses and Families

Jul 1, 2016 Press Release

Newburgh, NY – Representative Sean Patrick Maloney announced that his office has secured over $6 million for Hudson Valley veterans, small businesses and families who were owed payments by the federal government. Rep. Maloney’s constituent advocates assisted over 3,500 individual constituents with cases involving the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Approximately half of the funds were returned to over 800 veterans, service members, and their families.

Maloney Announces 2016 Service Academy Appointments

Jun 13, 2016 Press Release

Newburgh, NY – At a reception hosted by Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), Rep. Maloney announced that 12 students from the Hudson Valley accepted offers of appointment to one of our nation’s four service academies. Rep. Maloney has the ability to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. To assist with the nomination process, Rep.

Maloney: Swatting is an Act of Domestic Terrorism

Mar 4, 2016 Press Release
Following reports of more than 13 swatting incidents at the Middletown Enlarged City School District, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced federal steps to combat “swatting” in schools. Rep. Maloney’s Stop Swatting in Our Schools (SSOS) Act would designate “swatting” as a form of domestic terrorism and create an FBI task force to combat swatting that would coordinate directly with Joint Terrorism Task Forces.

Maloney Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition

Feb 29, 2016 Press Release
Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that student submissions are now being accepted for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents. Since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition.

Maloney Disappointed After Senate Republicans Block Student Loan Refinancing Bill

Jun 11, 2014 Press Release
With student loan debt surpassing more than $1.2 trillion, Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) expressed full support for the Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act which would help more than 1,581,000 borrowers in New York refinance their student loans at lower interest rates. Unfortunately, the Senate failed to moved forward on a key procedural vote.

Maloney Announces 2014 Service Academy Appointments

Jun 4, 2014 Press Release

Newburgh, NY – Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced that 13 students from the Hudson Valley accepted offers of appointment to one of the nation’s service academies.  Rep. Maloney has the ability to nominate students to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. To assist with the nomination process, Rep.

Maloney Announces Winner of 2014 Congressional Art Competition

May 13, 2014 Press Release

Washington, D.C. –  Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18) announced the grand prize winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition, winners for each medium, and a Facebook Fan Favorite at a reception for students and their families yesterday. In March, Rep. Maloney invited high school students in the 18th Congressional District to submit an entry to the annual art contest, and a panel of local artists judged the entries. This year, more than 50 students participated in the art competition, and their work is currently on display at his Newburgh Office.

Maloney Announces 2014 Congressional Art Competition

Mar 3, 2014 Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney announced that high school student submissions are now being accepted for the 2014 Congressional Art Competition.  Since 1982, hundreds of thousands of students from across the country have participated in the competition, sponsored by the Congressional Institute, which encourages Members of Congress to recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents.