Higher Education
Working to Improve College Affordability & Accessibility: The rising cost of a college education is squeezing millions of students and families who rely on access to an affordable education to compete in the competitive job market and to preserve their quality of life. As the cost of college outstrips middle class Americans' ability to pay, too many students are forced to take on high loan debt burdens and work long hours that interfere with their academic study.
CRS Report on the Bank on Students Emergency Refinancing Act
Tips on how to apply for federal student loans and grants »
Ryan-Republican Budget Harms Nation's Future and Economic Recovery »
The Economics of Higher Education, from the Treasury Department »
Key Legislation:
Bank on Students Emergency Loan Refinancing Act »
Bipartisan Senate Student Loan Bill of 2013 »
College Student Rebate Act of 2012 »
Transferring Credits for College Completion Act of 2012 »
Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 »
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act »
The Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act of 2008 »
Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 »
College Cost Reduction and Access Act »
Student Loan Scandal »
College Student Relief Act »