Committee Democrats Launch Roadmap to College Student Success

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“When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act into law in 1965, he said it meant that, and I quote, ‘a high school senior anywhere in this great land of ours can apply to any college or any university in any of the 50 states and not be turned away because [their] family is poor.’

And that’s the way it was after President Johnson signed the Higher Education Act. The Pell Grant covered 80 percent of the cost of going to a state college, but now the Pell Grant covers less than a third of that cost.

And so, sadly, the reality is that, despite the promise, higher education remains out of reach for millions of Americans.

We can and must do better for America’s students.

So, today, Committee Democrats are sharing our vision for how to improve higher education in America. It’s called the ‘Roadmap to College Student Success.’

This campaign has three main objectives: first, bring down the cost of college, second, help students access a quality degree, and third—once students are in school—provide them with the support they need to graduate.

A college degree is the best investment students can make for their future. And, with our help, future generations may have the opportunity to enjoy the lifelong benefits that come with a college degree.

Ultimately, our goal remains the same as it was in 1965: Regardless of a student’s background, a college degree shall never be out of reach.”

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