Investing in Students: September 17, 2009

The Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which I voted for today in the House, is the single largest investment in aid to help students and families pay for college. This bill is a win -win. Its passage will not only help a student graduate with less debt, but will ease the financial aid application process, stabilize the student loan program, save taxpayers money, use that savings to invest in education, and help us build a stronger, more competitive American economy while reducing the national debt.

I am happy to have supported this bill.  Investing in our students is investing in our future.  We must make sure students have the tools they need - including access to financial aid - to reach their academic potential and succeed in this growing global economy.