Mission
The National Student Legal Defense Network (Student Defense) is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that works to protect students' rights to educational opportunities and advocates for accountability in higher education, particularly for marginalized students who face challenges like predatory practices and high levels of student debt.
Basic Information
Tax-Exempt
Address
1701 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036
View all Washington charitiesFounded in
2017
EIN
82-3474942
Total Assets
$885.2 thousand
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
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At a Glance
Student Stories: The Faces of the For-Profit College Crisis
Real stories from students who have been harmed by predatory colleges.
Our Work in Advocacy
Our efforts in advocacy to protect student rights and promote accountability.
Litigation Achievements
Overview of various litigation efforts to hold educational institutions accountable.
Impact Stats
$28.5 million
Settlement Amount
Settlement against Walden University
Students reach landmark $28.5 million settlement agreement with Walden University over 'reverse redlining' claims.
$6.1 billion
Loan Amount Canceled
Debt relief for Art Institute students
Over $6.1 billion in loans cancelled for more than 317,000 former Art Institute students.
Past Events
Student Defense Gala
2023-11-15
Annual fundraising gala for student rights advocacy.
Student Loan Workshop
2023-09-10
Workshop on navigating student loan repayment.
Upcoming Events
Advocacy Training Symposium
2024-06-20
A gathering for students and advocates to learn effective advocacy techniques.
Learn MoreOur Programs
Preemption Project
A project that seeks to counteract harmful state-level laws affecting student protections.
Learn MoreVolunteer Opportunities
Testimonials
"Student Defense helped me navigate my student debt challenges and provided invaluable support."
Jennifer Wilson
Beneficiary
Impact Reports
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
60
68
/100
Program Expense Ratio
90.98%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
974.63%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.03903
20
/20
Working Capital Ratio
0.4668
6
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 1.293M | 79.12% |
| Program Services | 328K | 20.08% |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 13.2K | 0.81% |
| Total Revenue | 1.634M | 100.00% |
