The following information is for Students. Please contact our office for assistance with any questions or problems you may have.
Starting July 1: Changes to Federal Student Loans
On July 1, 2026, changes to federal student loan borrowing and repayment for current and future borrowers will take effect. This is a direct result of President Trump’s disastrous One Big Ugly Law and his administration’s ongoing attacks on education.
To understand how these loan changes impact you, my office recommends the following resources:
• Visit the federal Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid website for details on the student loan changes that go into effect on July 1, 2026, and calculate your federal student loan repayment options.
• Connect with student loan repayment counseling resources provided by the New York State Department of Financial Services.
• Book a financial counseling appointment for student loans with New York City’s Financial Empowerment Centers.
• Check with your student loan servicer to determine how these changes impact your specific loan repayment.
I know that these changes will heavily impact the over 117,000 borrowers in the Eighth Congressional District of New York. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact my office here or call my Central Brooklyn Office at (718) 237-2211.
Jobs/Career
- New York City’s Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) is the nation’s largest summer youth employment initiative. It provides New York City young people between the ages of 14 and 24 with up to six weeks of entry-level experience at worksites in all five boroughs. Participants are selected by lottery for the program, which runs from July 6 through August 15.
- The Apollo Theater Academy Internship Program provides high school seniors with opportunities for professional and personal development as they explore administrative and managerial careers in the performing arts and entertainment industries. Interns learn about non-performance careers and what takes place behind-the-scenes at the Apollo Theater and work under the guidance of staff in various departments such as production, programming, marketing & public relations, community outreach and event management. This internship will not teach you how to be a performer.
