College
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Brown Joins Ohio University Students To Discuss College Affordability
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined students at Ohio University today to discuss efforts to keep college affordable for all Ohioans. Earlier this year, student loan debt outpaced credit card debt, soaring to more than $1 trillion. “Now more than ever, a college degree is the key to ...…Read More
Posted on 9/29/2012 | -
Brown Announces Nearly $6.7 Million for Sinclair Community College To Expand Career Training Program for Jobless Workers
New federal resources will allow Sinclair Community College to expand its jobs training programs for unemployed workers. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) funding will provide Sinclair with $6.7 million for unemployed workers to earn certificates a...…Read More
Posted on 9/19/2012 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Federal Resources to Expand Academic Programs at Wilberforce University in Greene County
Wilberforce University in Greene County will receive new federal resources to improve academic quality and increase development. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) today announced that $1,231,005 was awarded to Wilberforce University to strengthen educational resources. The U.S. Department of E...…Read More
Posted on 9/19/2012 | -
Banking Panel Examines Private Student Loans
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Chairman of the Senate Banking Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection, conducted a hearing entitled, “Private Student Loans: Providing Flexibility and Opportunity to Borrowers?” today. The hearing examined the private student loan mark...…Read More
Posted on 7/24/2012 | -
Sen. Brown, Owens Community College Students Call for Passage of New Bill to Prevent 25,000 Lucas County Students from Paying Thousands More for Student Loans
PERRYSBURG, OH-More than 382,000 students across Ohio—including 25,000 in Lucas County alone—would be forced to pay significantly more for their student loans unless Congress passes legislation by July 1st to block the interest rate from doubling on federally-subsidized Stafford loans. Today, U.S....…Read More
Posted on 6/4/2012 | -
Talking About Student Loan Rates At Owens Community College
Sen. Brown joined students from Owens Community College to call for passage of his bill that would maintain the current interest rate, which is set at 3.4 percent, and prevent a hike to 6.8 percent scheduled for July 1st. More than 382,000 students across Ohio-including 25,000 in Lucas County alone&mdas...;…Read More
Posted on 6/4/2012 | -
Brown Statement On Senate Failure To Pass Legislation Preventing Student Loan Rate Hike
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) released the following statement today after 43 Senators voted against legislation that would prevent the interest rate from doubling on federally-subsidized Stafford loans. Despite the fact that 51 senators—a simple majority—voted in support of th...…Read More
Posted on 5/24/2012 |