Mitt Romney’s plans could cut college aid for nearly ten million students and eliminate the tax deduction for college tuition. Mitt Romney’s answer to America’s students, to get an education “Borrow money if you have to from your parents.” President Obama knows that education is the path to success for America’s students and the nation. […]
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No Time for Old Political Battles
April 27, 2012 
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On July 1, unless Congress acts, interest rates will double for more than 7.4 million students with federal loans. Fortunately, even though they voted just weeks ago in lockstep to allow this increase, Republicans in Congress have come around on the issue since President Obama took it to the American people – claiming they’re ready […]
Read moreHow College Affordability Would be Impacted in New Mexico Under the Republican Plan
April 26, 2012 Comments Off
For the first time ever, Americans owe more debt on student loans than on credit cards. If Congress doesn’t act by July 1st, more than 7 million students who rely on federal student loans will see their interest rates double from 3.4% to 6.8%. President Obama is calling on Congress to keep interest rates low, […]
Read moreVice President Biden Highlights New College Affordability Proposal
February 9, 2012 0 Comments
Vice President Joe Biden visited Florida State University this week to talk with students about the Administration’s comprehensive plan to address rising college costs. The Vice President began by calling on Congress to permanently extend the $2,500 per year American Opportunity Tax Credit for tuition and other expenses, double the number of work-study jobs over […]
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