College Affordability and Completion
College Affordability and Completion
College Affordability Initiative
In August, President Obama outlined an ambitious new agenda to combat rising college costs. The President's plan includes three parts: paying for performance; promoting innovation and competition; and ensuring that student debt remains affordable. Click on the links below for more information.
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#LatinosAchieve When We Believe in Them
(October 19)
Today, a high school education is simply not enough. The global, knowledge-based economy that we live in means that some post-secondary education, whether that be a 2-year degree, a 4-year degree, a...
The Promise of Pell
(August 11)
Goucher College students work on a group project during a class at the Maryland Correctional Institute-Jessup on July 31, 2015
A gallery of criminal justice experts, educators, and formerly...
Helping families navigate their higher education options
(June 25)
From the start of this Administration, President Obama has charged our team to join him in doing everything we can to make college an affordable reality for everyone. As part of that effort, in...
Beyond High School Diplomas: Educators Aim Towards College Completion
(March 9)
Nationally, just 18 percent of all 9th graders complete four year degrees within 10 years. There needs to be a real sense of urgency as we move forward in creating and sustaining greater college...
Secretary Duncan Hears From Veterans on Challenges to College Success
(September 26)
Secretary Duncan recently met with student veterans. (Photo credit: U.S. Department of Education)
How do we as a country provide supports on college campuses for veterans and ensure they have access...