Aim Higher
House Democrats have launced “Aim Higher,” a campaign where House Democrats will put forth bold policy solutions to make higher education work for all students. The decades old promise of the Higher Education Act (HEA) is to expand access and provide an affordable education to those who had been traditionally underserved by colleges and universities. It is Congress’ responsibility to reexamine federal policy to ensure HEA lives up to this charge. Aim Higher will highlight three policy areas:
- Access to ensure that all students have access to a quality higher education regardless of race or socioeconomic status;
- Affordability by strengthening and stabilizing the Pell Grant program and expanding access to affordable student loans and loan repayment, while incentivizing states to reinvest in their colleges and universities;
- Completion so that all students complete their higher education on time with a meaningful degree or credential.
Legislation:
Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act
Advancing Competency-Based Education Act of 2017
Remedial Education Improvement Act
The Community College Student Success Act