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Hillary Clinton & Higher EducationSenator Clinton's Positions on Issues Important to College Students
Here's a summary of Hillary Rodham Clinton's positions on issues related to higher education.
How do the major 2008 U.S. presidential candidates stand on higher education issues? Here's a summary of the positions of Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Financial AidSenator Clinton is a strong advocate of programs to make college more affordable for college students. On her campaign website, Clinton says, "I believe that college shouldn’t just be a privilege for the wealthy – but an opportunity for anyone with the talent, determination and ambition to learn. And I believe that every American should have access to lifelong learning opportunities – from apprenticeships, to community college, to the most select four-year institutions." [1] Clinton's financial aid proposals include:
College AccountabilitySenator Clinton has a three-part plan to to make schools more accountable for success and expenses:
In addition, Clinton plans to create a $250 million incentive fund to help colleges improve their graduation rates, especially among low-income and minority students. Non-Traditional Student Success ActSenator Clinton has proposed this legislation, which makes it easier for non-traditional students (include first-generation college students of all ages) to attend college. The legislation makes it easier for part time students to get financial aid, and it makes it easier for working students to get financial aid without losing a large portion of their earnings. Community CollegesClinton proposes that $500 million be invested in community colleges to help improve graduation rates, and to help create partnerships between four-year and two-year colleges that would make it easier for junior college students to transfer credits. A New GI BillClinton has proposed a new GI Bill that would provide full tuition and fees, along with a living allowance, for students who have completed four active years of service in the military. The DREAM ActClinton was a co-sponsor of legislation supporting the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. The DREAM Act would give children of undocumented workers who have been in the United States for a substantial period of time the opportunity to attend college and receive student loans and work study funds (although not Pell Grants). Sources 1] Expanding Access to the American Dream: Hillary Clinton's Plan to Make College Affordable for American Families. Hillary for President Website, 10/11/2007 [2] Higher Education. Hillary Rodham Clinton's U.S. Senate Website, 2007. See also:Barack Obama & Higher Education
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