Issue Position: Affordable Higher Education

Issue Position

Colorado ranks among the lowest of the states in providing affordable tuition for in-state students. High tuition costs prevent many kids from attending college because they can't afford it. We need to establish a firm line item in the state budget for higher education and reverse the trend that places in-state students at a financial disadvantage.

Some children, who were born outside of the United States but grew up in Colorado, are not eligible for in-state tuition, even though they've attended our state's public primary and secondary schools. We must give all children the ability to attend college through affordable tuition if we want Colorado to retain its status as an educated state and a highly desirable place to live. An educated population will also lead to reduced poverty and unemployment levels.

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