In this week’s address, President Obama laid out his vision for quality, affordable higher education for all Americans.
Today, a college degree is the surest ticket to the middle class and beyond, but it has also never been more expensive. Everyone, from elected officials to universities to business leaders, has a part to play in making college affordable for all students. The President has already made historic investments in college education affordability, and earlier this week, he announced a Student Aid Bill of Rights — a set of guiding principles behind his vision for affordable education.
In his address, the President urged everyone to visit WhiteHouse.gov/CollegeOpportunity and sign this declaration, because together we can ensure students who work hard for a college degree do not graduate saddled with debt.
This week, the President focused on students and college affordability at Benedict College, Georgia Tech, and back at the People’s House — as did Dr. Jill Biden, who met with community college students in Gainesville and Austin. The First Lady also hosted a Nowruz celebration, and the First Family marched in Selma to mark an important anniversary for civil rights.