Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”
The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid.
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Biden is sending a message to the waitress working two jobs and saving money for her tuition that her hard work means nothing.
Survey: 1 in 5 Democrats won’t support Biden unless he acts on student loans
Some 23 percent of registered voters said they won't vote for Biden without action.
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
Nearly 21 percent said they are unlikely to continue school if the president does not follow through.
Biden administration extends student loan forbearance
The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1
Sens. Jones, Alexander introduce bill to reform federal student aid application
Monday, Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, and Senator Lamar Alexander, R-Tennessee, have announced legislation that would reduce and simplify the process of applying for federal student aid to help pay for college. Their bipartisan proposal was included in a broader package of higher education reforms introduced by Sen. Alexander called the Student Aid Improvement Act of … Continued
Jones supports efforts to address student loan debt for people of color
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, led a letter to over 100 key stakeholders nationwide to solicit feedback that can help improve federal policies for student borrowers of color and make access to higher education more equitable. Stakeholders receiving the letter included experts in education policy and leaders in business, advocacy, academia, civil rights, consumer protection, … Continued
Jones urges DeVos to assist students impacted by Virginia Colleges closures
U.S. Senator Doug Jones, D-Alabama, wrote to U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on behalf of the students impacted by the Education Corporation of America’s (ECA) sudden closure of its campuses nationwide. ECA represents Brightwood Career Institute, Brightwood College, Ecotech Institute, Golf Academy of America, and Virginia College throughout the country. ECA was based … Continued
Democrats claim GOP Tax Plan would hurt Alabama workers, communities
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, the Alabama Democratic Party released a statement critical of the recently released House GOP tax plan that passed the U.S. House of Representatives earlier that day. “House Republicans voted today to increase taxes on middle class families and provide massive giveaways to billionaires and wealthy corporations. While Senate … Continued
Congresswoman Terri Sewell critical of Republican tax plan
By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Thursday, November 2, 2017, the Republican leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives introduced their new tax reform plan unveiled The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which they claim will fundamentally reform the tax code for the first time since 1986. U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Selma, said that … Continued