Issue Position: Higher Education

Issue Position

Nick is concerned about the rising costs of higher education and is committed to seeking alternative methods to make higher education more affordable to students. Nick worked hard to self-finance his education, and understands first-hand the stark reality of high tuition costs and student loan debt that many young Pennsylvanians face.

Nick also acknowledges that traditional college isn't for everyone. If elected, he vows to partner with private companies as well as labor organizations to offer additional options to those who seek non-college alternatives. Nick has met with local schools and companies interested in investing resources and training to those interested. He has also engaged with the Laborers' Training Facility in Exton and their apprenticeships and training programs.

The 156th district is home of two universities in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE): West Chester University and Cheney University.

Nick is committed to working together with both institutions to ensure that their needs are met at the state governmental level. West Chester University is the largest of the fourteen PASSHE Schools, and Cheney University is the first Historically Black College/University in the country. These two institutions are vital to our community and deserve special attention and support from local leaders.

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