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President Obama's Blueprint for Keeping College Affordable and Within Reach for All Americans
During the State of the Union Address, President Obama introduced several proposals to make college more accessible and affordable. The President further detailed his blueprint for college affordability during an event on Friday, January 27 at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. The President's priorities include:
· Reforming student aid to promote affordability and value · Creating a Race to the Top for college affordability and completion · A First in the World competition to model innovation and quality on college campuses · Better data for families choose the right college for them · Federal support to tackle college costs For more information and for a transcript of the President's remarks, please click here. Events The Promise of Accessible Technology: Challenges and Opportunities Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee Full Committee Hearing February 7, 2012 2:30 pm, G-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Center for American Progress - Open Source Higher Education: What Is It and Who Is It For? February 7, 2012 10:00am – 11:30am Center for American Progress To RSVP, click here. U.S. Department of Education Headlines NEA Foundation Launches Gaming Challenge on ED’s Open Innovation Portal January 30, 2012 Everything You Need to Know About President Obama’s Blueprint for College Affordability January 27, 2012 i3 Grant Puts “I” in Team January 27, 2012 #AskFAFSA Office Hours with ED’s Martha Kanter January 27, 2012 Nevada District Finds Success in Turning Around January 26, 2012 Congressional Headlines Committee Leaders React to President's Remarks on Higher Education January 27, 2012 VIDEO RELEASE: Rep. Noem Explains Need for Increased Flexibility for K-12 Schools January 26, 2012 Left Turn: President Revives Failed Campaign Promises on Student Loan Interest Rates January 25, 2012 New Legislation H.R.3821: After School for America's Children Act of 2012 H.R.3826: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Direct Stafford Loans.
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