The Association of Students of the University of Nebraska debated and rejected a bill that would have shown support for the Federal Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009. The vote was six in favor, 14 against, and 2 abstaining.
 
This proposed federal law would eliminate the use of private lenders to provide federally subsidized college loans for needy students, meaning the loans will be administered by the government. Savings from this reform will be used to fund more federal grants, improvements to community colleges, and increased access to minority students.
 
According to President Megan Collins the bill was rejected because many students on ASUN worried about the potential loss of jobs and reduction of student loans options that could result from SAFRA.

The ASUN also tabled a bill which would create a proposition concerning diversity on Nebraska’s campus.


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