President Obama has proposed a new Student Aid Bill of Rights

 

From https://www.whitehouse.gov/  - President Obama has proposed a new Student Aid Bill of Rights that outlines a series of new actions that direct the Department of Education, Department of Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, Office of Science and Technology Policy and Domestic Policy Council, working with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Social Security Administration, to make paying for higher education an easier and fairer experience for millions of Americans.

"...Every American should have the right to go as far as their talents and hard work will take them.  That is what college is all about.  That is what America is all about.  And you embody that basic notion.  You are that talent.  You are an embodiment of what we hope for:  A country that says that everybody, rich, poor, black, white, Hispanic, Asian, gay, straight, man, woman, with disabilities, without -- no matter who you are or where you come from, not only can you succeed but you can help everybody else succeed.  That’s the promise that helped us become the greatest nation in the world.  That’s the promise that I need you working for. Thank you, everybody. God bless you..."
President Obama 10/03/2015
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia

 

Full text of the remarks by the President Announcing Student Aid Bill of Rights:

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/03/10/remarks-president-announcing-student-aid-bill-rights

Fact Sheet a Student Aid Bill Of Rights:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/03/10/fact-sheet-student-aid-bill-rights-taking-action-ensure-strong-consumer-

 

From http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog ---

 

"Higher education is the door to a future of your own making. No American – regardless of their background or station in life – should be priced out of the education they want and need.

The President issued a Presidential Memorandum

https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2015/03/10/presidential-memorandum-student-aid-bill-rights

to ensure these four rights serve as the foundation for higher education in America. Add your name if you agree – and then pass this on.

 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/do-you-think-students-should-have-these-four-basic-rights-add-your-name "

 

I think its a good and thoughtful idea. It would help many people and will have a positive impact on their lives as well as the economy. I admire what President Obama and his Administration are doing and wish them a great success in pursuing their goals.

In his weekly address President urged everyone to visit

https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/college-opportunity

and sign this declaration.

Add your name if you agree and then pass this on.