College costs

“Make higher education more affordable and expand job training programs that prepare young people to compete in a changing global economy”

“I’m the product of public schools and a proud public school parent — and I’ll fight in Congress to ensure that every kid in America has access to a high quality public education, that our teachers are paid fairly, and that every young adult that wants one has a shot at a higher education they can afford.”

“As a Member of Congress, I’ll fight to expand support to quality classroom education across the country, from early childhood education all the way through to affordable pathways to college or skilled trades.”

“College shouldn’t leave you broke before you even start working. We need to bring down tuition and make sure financial aid works.”

“To cap the runaway inflation in higher education, I believe we must cap the administrative overhead costs for institutions receiving federal funding. We need more research and teaching rather than rec centers and flavors of frozen yogurt.”

“Throughout my career, I have fought for education access and affordability because opportunity should not come with a lifetime of debt.”

“Increase Pell Grant funding so that Montanans who don’t come from money can choose to pursue a college education without being shackled by debt, and so that cost doesn’t stand in the way of attending community college or trade school.”

“Making college more affordable through expanded Pell Grants and student debt relief”

“I’ll push to raise teacher pay, expand early childhood education, and make community college and trade programs available to all.”

“I'll fully fund public education, protect teachers, and make college and trade school affordable for every kid.”

“Universidades y colegios públicos sin costo de matrícula El costo de la educación universitaria se ha disparado. Nuestras universidades y colegios públicos deberían ofrecer una educación de clase mundial sin costo alguno. Una educación universitaria es una herramienta poderosa para nuestra democracia y debemos hacer todo lo posible para hacerla más accesible.”

In Spanish on their site.

“Free Public College: No one should have to go into debt to receive a college degree. We need federal investment so that every two year and four year public college in America is tuition-free. We also need to expand Pell Grants to help cover students’ cost of living.”

“Capping Student Loan Rates and Expanding Free College: We’ve trapped a generation of students under crushing student loan debt. Public college should be tuition-free and interest rates on student loans should be capped. When Americans pursue higher education, our whole country and our whole economy are better off.”

“Darializa will fight for our right to free, quality public education from childcare to college. She will support and defend teachers, graduate students, and other education workers.”

“College for All Act to guarantee tuition-free community college for working class students”

“Make public colleges tuition-free”

“Education Investment: Education should be free, particular for early and mid-career workers through community college partnerships, guaranteed apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship training.”

“Education & Workforce Pipeline: Fixing school infrastructure funding formulas, building toward debt-free and tuition-free higher education, and expanding HBCU and apprenticeship investment.”

“Debt-free and Tuition-free Higher Education –Build a pathway to universal debt-free and tuition-free higher education for every learner.”

“Sadly, too few have access to our colleges and universities. That’s why I believe that every student deserves a debt-free and tuition-free pathway toward the skills they need to thrive, be that a two-year apprenticeship or a four-year college education and beyond.”

“Angela is fighting to fully fund early childhood and special education, cancel student debt, make public college tuition-free, and open higher education as a path to rehabilitation, not just punishment.”

“Support legislation to transition to tuition-free public higher education, including community colleges and public universities”

“Universidades y colegios públicos sin costo de matrícula El costo de la educación universitaria se ha disparado. Nuestras universidades y colegios públicos deberían ofrecer una educación de clase mundial sin costo alguno. Una educación universitaria es una herramienta poderosa para nuestra democracia y debemos hacer todo lo posible para hacerla más accesible.”

In Spanish on their site.

“This year, he voted to continue funding free, universal school meals, fully fund education at 55 percent, invest in career and technical education, and provide two years of free community college for Maine high school graduates from the graduating classes of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.”

“Education is the bedrock of a thriving democracy and a just society. From preschool through college, every child deserves free, high-quality public education regardless of their zip code. Decades of disinvestment, privatization, and over-testing have hollowed out our schools and burnt out our teachers. We need to invest in public schools, pay teachers a living wage, and fully fund early childhood education and public colleges. We were once the world leader in public education because we believed that it was about the pursuit of knowledge and progress, not profit. By reinvesting in education and meeting our basic needs, we can give every child the chance to follow their curiosity, grow their skills, and help build a future defined by creativity and innovation.”

“Mike helped spearhead the creation of tens of thousands of new childcare slots, invested record funding for public schools, implemented free universal school meals for every public school student in the state, expanded tuition-free college for tens of thousands of students, and developed the plan that saved one of Northern California’s top universities from going under.”

“In Congress, I'll take that fight to Washington, repealing Donald Trump’s $2.2 trillion in tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy and making billionaires and big corporations finally pay their fair share — investing every dime in the things working families actually need: healthcare, universal childcare, tuition-free community college, and housing.”

“We've increased access to higher education with free tuition to California Community Colleges and we're building thousands of units of new workforce and affordable housing.”

“All public colleges, universities, and trade schools should be tuition-free and all existing student loan debt should be canceled.”

“Free Public Colleges and Vocational Training”

“A truly universal child care system for kids from birth to age five, an equitably funded K-12 public school system, and truly free public college and job training programs will help ensure ongoing education access and opportunity for all.”

“Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or technical degree, Claire supports guaranteed access to tuition-free higher education. She wants to dismantle the tuition-and-loan business model that leaves students in crushing, often lifelong debt and redirect federal grant funds to support a network of participating public institutions, private colleges, regional schools, and rural universities. These funds would cover the cost of attendance and necessary living expenses, regardless of means-testing, complex income caps, or restrictive demographic requirements.”

“Universal higher education and trade schools Getting an education used to be affordable in this country, but then we started treating it like a business. Now millions of young Americans have enough student debt to last a lifetime. In order to build up our young people to enter the competitive global workforce, we must make public colleges - career, technical and community - tuition free, and take on the out-of-control student debt crisis.”

“Free Public College: No one should have to go into debt to receive a college degree. We need federal investment so that every two year and four year public college in America is tuition-free. We also need to expand Pell Grants to help cover students’ cost of living.”

“Double the value of Pell Grants for low to moderate income families.”

“Created internship, scholarship, and civic engagement programs for youth.”

“Chief House Sponsor of legislation which became law which provides educational grants at public community colleges or universities to persons who are exonerated of their charged crimes (Public Act 99-0199)”

“Expand Pell Grants and workforce training that lead to real careers”

“Increase Pell Grant funding so that Montanans who don’t come from money can choose to pursue a college education without being shackled by debt, and so that cost doesn’t stand in the way of attending community college or trade school.”

“Making college more affordable through expanded Pell Grants and student debt relief”

“Push for expanded Pell Grant funding and cost-of-living assistance for students from working families”

“Chris supports increasing access to Pell grants, affordable community college, and debt forgiveness for students who enter high-demand careers like nursing.”

“Rep. Rabb authored a bill to establish a first-of-its-kind First Chance Trust Fund, providing educational scholarships and grants for youth support services in communities with the highest incarceration rates, funded by a 1% tax on Department of Corrections contracts over $5 million and private donations.”

“Free Public College: No one should have to go into debt to receive a college degree. We need federal investment so that every two year and four year public college in America is tuition-free. We also need to expand Pell Grants to help cover students’ cost of living.”

“Introduced and passed a House Resolution which urges the boards of trustees of every public university in Illinois to provide housing scholarships to college students who are registered as homeless (House Resolution 135, 99th General Assembly)”

“Push for expanded Pell Grant funding and cost-of-living assistance for students from working families”

“Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or technical degree, Claire supports guaranteed access to tuition-free higher education. She wants to dismantle the tuition-and-loan business model that leaves students in crushing, often lifelong debt and redirect federal grant funds to support a network of participating public institutions, private colleges, regional schools, and rural universities. These funds would cover the cost of attendance and necessary living expenses, regardless of means-testing, complex income caps, or restrictive demographic requirements.”

“Instead of punishing student borrowers, Peggy believes we need to expand opportunities for tuition support and loan forgiveness for people serving in essential public sector roles including teaching and healthcare, especially in rural and underserved communities.”

“Chris fought to secure federal funding to expand Nashua Community College’s workforce development program and provide support for nursing students who commit to careers in rural and underserved communities.”

“He continues to lead efforts to restore funding gutted by the Trump Administration for critical programs in New Hampshire to help lower-income and first-generation students afford higher education and pursue degrees in critical-need fields.”

“Expand education access by increasing funding for tribal colleges and libraries and eliminating the ‘financial need’ requirement for tribal tuition waivers.”

“Whether you are pursuing an undergraduate or technical degree, Claire supports guaranteed access to tuition-free higher education. She wants to dismantle the tuition-and-loan business model that leaves students in crushing, often lifelong debt and redirect federal grant funds to support a network of participating public institutions, private colleges, regional schools, and rural universities. These funds would cover the cost of attendance and necessary living expenses, regardless of means-testing, complex income caps, or restrictive demographic requirements.”

“Co-sponsor of legislation that became law that increases the percentage of grant funds prioritized for Black males and incorporates consideration of financial need in awarding grants (Public Act 101-0654)”

“Expanding eligibility for driver's licenses, in-state tuition, and other state-level supports regardless of status”

“Create a work study pipeline that is rooted in community and connection with employers – not just to the university, in order to offer real world experiences for students.”