The president
gave a speech on August 22 in Buffalo outlining his proposal to “reform” the
student loan program. He acknowledged that the program has some problems, but
assured the audience they are easily fixed. Just take the principles behind
Obamacare and apply them to education. The president personally “guaranteed”
that his proposals would make college more affordable.
Here’s the plan.
The government will rate colleges based on fees (the lower the better) and
graduation rates (the higher the better) and student success in finding a job.
Then student loan funds will be allocated to schools according to the rating.
Students will also be guided to the best-rated schools via government web
sites. And schools will get more funding if they set up demonstration projects
to reduce costs. This will all encourage more “competition” among schools. Yes,
you heard that right: more government control of colleges will increase market
“competition.”…To Read More….
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