Key Takeaways
- Thousands of students in Nevada’s higher education system benefit from investments in hedge funds.
- Over three-quarters of UNLV students receive some form of financial aid or scholarships.
- New regulations on hedge funds could negatively impact students.
Thousands of students in Nevada’s higher education system benefit from investments in hedge funds. In an opinion piece in The Nevada Independent, History professor Sondra Cosgrove stresses that investments in hedge funds provide an affordable pathway to a degree for students. Key excerpts can be found below.
“Like foundations, non-profits, and pension funds, educational institutions also must provide for those who depend on the. New regulations on hedge funds could negatively impact students.”
“Lawmakers should protect Nevadan students’ ability to learn and grow through education and keep the burden on taxpayers unaffected by leaving these important financial tools free from unnecessary regulation or limitations.”
