Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's student loan balance remains unchanged as she plans elective egg-freezing procedure
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House financial disclosures show Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez still owes between $15,001 and $50,000 in federal student loans, while she has announced plans to undergo an egg-freezing cycle that can cost $10,000-$20,000.
Washington — Financial disclosures filed by the House indicate that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has an annual salary of at least $174,000 and continues to carry a federal student loan balance reported in the $15,001-$50,000 range, the same amount listed in her most recent filing.
The Bronx and Queens representative said she is saving for an elective egg-freezing procedure, a fertility treatment that typically costs between $10,000 and $20,000 per cycle, with additional fees for consultations and storage.
“This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a social-media post. “And if people want to make assumptions about my decision, let them make those assumptions. I feel empowered to make this choice.”
Ocasio-Cortez earned her undergraduate degree in international relations and economics from Boston University, financing her education with student loans. She has consistently supported legislation to cancel or reduce student debt, urging the administration to pursue broader forgiveness measures.
Other members of the 2018 freshman class also report outstanding student loans, though some have reduced their balances. The discussion of student-loan forgiveness has been a recurring policy focus in Congress, with recent Supreme Court rulings affecting the administration’s approach.
Representatives for Ocasio-Cortez did not respond to a request for comment on the loan figures or the planned fertility treatment.