Education has become a major issue in the 2020 presidential election, driven in part by the growing burden of student loan debt. About 42 million Americans currently owe money on student loans, according to the Brookings Institution, which estimates the total debt load at about $1.5 trillion. That makes it second only to mortgage debt, Brookings says, and larger than credit card debt. This article looks at Democratic presidential candidate Joe Bidens higher-ed proposals, which his official campaign website calls The Biden Plan for Education Beyond High School.
Key Takeaways
- Joe Bidens higher education proposals would make public colleges and universities tuition free for families with incomes under $125,000.
- Community college and wo…
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