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Young Adults Face Increasingly Costly Education As Their Economic Prospects Diminish Under Obama
College Affordability - March 20, 2014
Young Adults Have Seen Their Economic Situation Deteriorate Under Obama, With Falling Incomes, Rising Unemployment, And More Living At Home... Continue Reading »
Press Release
RNC Highlights Republicans’ Fight For College Affordability In New Video
College Affordability - June 4, 2013
As Republicans work to find a permanent, bipartisan way to help families afford college, President Obama continues to bash House Republicans’ recent efforts to find a responsible way to deal with America’s skyrocketing student loan debt—highlighted in a new video, “Real Solutions on Student Loan Rates.”... Continue Reading »
Research
Obama Fails On College Costs
College Affordability - October 24, 2012
In The Past Year, Average In-State Tuition For Four-Year Public Colleges Increased 4.8 Percent. "Average published tuition and fees for in-state students at public four-year colleges and universities increased from $8,256 in 2011-12 to $8,655 in 2012-13. The 4.8% increase in tuition and fees was accompanied by a $325 (3.7%) increase in room and board charges for students living on campus. At $9,205, room and board charges account for more than half of the total charges for these students." ... Continue Reading »
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Debate Highlight: Obama’s Failed Record On College Education
College Affordability - October 17, 2012
Obama: "We've Seen Millions Of Young People Be Able To Afford College." OBAMA: "And as a consequence, we've seen millions of young people be able to afford college, and that's going to make sure that young women are going to be able to compete in that marketplace." ... Continue Reading »
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Under Obama, Student Loan Debt Sets New Records
College Affordability - September 27, 2012
Obama In 2008: "The Key Is Going To Be Going Forward, Making Sure That Young People In The Future Are Able To Afford To Go To College." OBAMA: "As I said, what we are looking at potentially is being able to consolidate some of the loans, and if they are part of a broader pool, we may be able to lower interest rates on the debt that they already owe. But the key is going to be going forward, making sure that young people in the future are able to afford to go to college." ... Continue Reading »
