Washington, DC – Today, President Obama announced details of his Blueprint for College Affordability, a plan that reforms student aid promoting affordability and value.
Jason Rae, Chair of the DNC Youth Council and a DNC member from Wisconsin, issue the following statement after the announcement o “Blueprint for College Affordability.”
“In the information age, education has never been more important. President Obama knows the value of a higher education as a pathway to success. The Blueprint for College Affordability offers incentives to schools to out innovate our competitors while expanding the federal student loan pool.
“Creating a Race to the Top for college affordability competition, the first in the world, incentive states to keep costs under control. The competition will reward states who are willing to drive systemic change in their higher education policies and practices, while doing more to contain their tuition and make it easier for students to earn a college degree.
“Students and Young American all over the country are thankful for President Obama’s leadership. He understands the need for comprehensive student aid reform. That is why young people stand firmly behind our President. We are committed to ensuring his re-election in November so that we can continue to create change like the “Blueprint for College Affordability.”