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House Democrats introduce bill to require two years of debt-free college across the US
As the price of college tuition increases, students face financial struggles that may stop them from attending a university or collecting a significant debt – prompting Democrats to craft a debt-free college legislative proposal.
“We want a world where parents do not have to choose between college or their kids or paying the rent,” said Rep. Susan Davis, D-Calif., at a press conference at the Capitol on Tuesday. “Where borrowers do not have a lifetime of debt because of a college degree where race gender and socioeconomic status do not determine professional success.”
“This is a common sense, comprehensive bill that works for the young people of this country,” said Rep. David Cicilline, D-Rhode Island “It increases investments in financial aid and make the majority of Pell grant funding mandatory and creates new incentives that will offer states to offer two-years of tuition-free community college - as we’ve already done in my state of Rhode Island.”
The Congressional Budget Office claims the PROSPER Act may cut nearly $15 billion from student aid if enacted. Democrats fear the GOP’s legislation will move federal dollars toward low-quality, for-profit programs and put corporate interests above the needs of students.
“This strong legislation will invest boldly in America’s students and family now and into the future,” said Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., House Minority Leader. “We will continue to press for progress to ensure debt-free, quality and meaningful college education that is within reach for every student. Democrats will continue to fight for all Americans on the road to success.”
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How many years until University 2.0 is launched you think?
I was mocked online when I said the two year degree will be the same as a highschool diploma. Next will be 4 years degrees if this goes through. Are they going to backpay those that have debt or they just SOL?
Higher education is just expected now, everyone does it to have a better life. When everyone is doing something its no longer the exception but the standard, just like basic work once was then later the expectation to have a high school diploma (McDonalds even expected that for patty flipping) and I think the new standard will be at least two years college because its free and you should do it to live a better life.
New kids are entitled with it, it's being setup as a battle with the GOP against it because they want for profit schooling while the Dems want better access and help. I think its a laughing stock that misses the point of school. It also wasn't so expensive before the loan system was put into place (so anyone can have it, like having a home before the 2008 crisis = Education Agenda), then declaring bankruptcy was taken out because the banks are going to get their money and the colleges are going to raise their prices in accordance with them. Now you are stuck in a loop.
Maybe I am wrong. Time will tell. If it proves me wrong, terribly wrong, so be it. Good for society.
07-25-2018, 02:38 PM
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