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Equality for GS holds first rally

By Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Staff Photographer

Students founded EFGS to demand more equity for the School of General Studies, which differs in its policies in comparison to other undergraduate schools.

By Eliana Goldin • April 17, 2023 at 2:03 AM

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Photo by Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Staff Photographer

Roisin Casey, GS ’24, became involved with EFGS after financial aid policies were updated summer 2022 for CC and SEAS, but not for GS. “Columbia is really profiting off of all of these nontraditional experiences, yet they're not treating these students in equal manners,” she said.

Photo by Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Staff Photographer

While students at CC and SEAS get full tuition financial aid for families with a combined income less than $150,000, GS students are not afforded the same aid.

Photo by Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Staff Photographer

Romero-Gonzalez spoke about his status as a DACA recipient. “I am a proud DACA recipient, and I am proud to be here at this University. I earned my place to be here—but at what expense?” he said during the rally.