New York Must Act
Contact Your State Legislators Today
Tell Albany to support the NY Medical Education Loan Program. With federal Grad PLUS loans eliminated, New York students need state action now. Every call makes a difference.
Find your NY State Assembly Member and State Senator using the directory below
Call during business hours (9 am - 5 pm EST) or leave a voicemail
State your support for the Doctors Not Debt movement and a state-level Grad PLUS-style loan program
Be clear, concise, and share why this matters to you
Be polite and respectful - consider sharing your personal experiences with educational financing challenges
Here is an example of what you can say:
Hi, my name is [first name] and I am a constituent from [your city/district in NY]. I am calling in support of the Doctors Not Debt movement. With the federal elimination of Grad PLUS loans, New York students now face impossible barriers to accessing medical education. The Doctors Not Debt initiative is working to establish a state-level Grad PLUS-style loan program that would restore access to medical school financing for students who need it most. I urge [Assembly Member/State Senator Last Name] to meet with advocates from the Doctors Not Debt movement and support efforts to create this essential program for New York students. Thank you for your time.
Call regularly and leave voicemails if needed. Consistent constituent contact shows legislators this issue matters.
Let Albany know New York students need this program!
State legislators are responsive to their constituents. Your calls directly influence their decision-making.
Not in New York? Your state can create a similar loan program!
With the federal government eliminating Grad PLUS loans, states have the power to step in and protect access to medical education. New York is leading the way, but every state can create its own medical education loan program.
How You Can Make It Happen in Your State:
- 1.Contact your state legislators and ask them to introduce a medical education loan program similar to New York's
- 2.Share this campaign with local medical students, healthcare advocates, and education organizations
- 3.Build a coalition of medical schools, teaching hospitals, and community health centers to advocate together
Together, we can ensure medical education remains accessible in every state, not just for the wealthy.
New York Can Lead the Way
With the federal government abandoning medical students, New York has the opportunity to show how states can protect access to medical education. Contact your legislators today and demand action.