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Arne on Cost of College and Pell Grants
Secretary Arne Duncan sat down recently to answer questions he received via social media, email and mail. Zack wanted to know if Arne thought the rising cost of college would keep Americans from a post-secondary education. Arne says that college … Continue reading
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Celebrating Success: 40 Years of Pell Grants
Cross-posted from the White House Blog. Chances are you know someone who wouldn’t have gone to college without the help of a Pell Grant. Since 1972, more than 60 million Americans have received financial assistance to earn their degree. As … Continue reading
Take Politics Out of Student Loan Process
This op-ed appeared in today’s edition of Politico. Last month, I had the honor of giving the commencement address at Howard University. I was filled with hope and inspiration looking out at the faces of all those young people, often … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged College, Interest Rates, Pell Grants, Student Loans
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Minnesota Town Halls Focus on College Affordability and FAFSA
Secretary Duncan travelled to the Minneapolis area last Friday to host two town hall meetings with teachers, parents, students, and national, state and local leaders. Arne started the day speaking with students at South High School in Minneapolis about the … Continue reading
Posted in College Completion, Headlines, News
Tagged Affordability, FAFSA, Income-Based Repayment, Pell Grants, Town Hall
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Keeping College Within Reach
“What college you go to may be one of the least important decisions in your life,” said Vice President Joe Biden yesterday in Ohio. “It’s deciding to go that is the most,” he said. Secretary Duncan joined Biden at Lincoln … Continue reading
Arne on Thanking Teachers and College Debt
Arne sat down last week to answer a couple of questions and comments he received on his Facebook page. Ginger and Adriana wrote about thanking great teachers, and Arne encouraged others to take time and thank their teachers. “Whether you … Continue reading
Importance of Pells
Ed. Note: Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Eduardo Ochoa recently spoke to the American Student Association of Community Colleges and affirmed the Obama administration’s commitment to providing college aid to low-income students by preserving the maximum Pell Grant at $5,550. … Continue reading