Hillary News & Views returns today after a busy 24 hours that included a full press conference and release of Clinton's ambitious student loan reform package.
Let's delve right into it. Yesterday in New Hampshire, Clinton announced the details of her student loan reform proposals.
There is a lot to unpack in what Clinton is calling her New College Compact. Here are some of the key elements, supported by direct Clinton quotes:
No Loans Needed for Public Colleges:
Under my plan, tuition will be affordable for every family. Students should never have to take out a loan to pay for tuition at their state’s public university. We’ll make sure the federal government and the states step up to help pay the cost, so the burden doesn’t fall on families alone.Expansion of Pell Grants:
Of course, these days, tuition isn’t enough. The cost of living at college has also been creeping up. So under my plan, students who qualify for Pell Grants will be able to use them for living expenses — and middle-class students will get more help to cover their living expenses, too.