Presidential Candidates Debate Higher Education

Last night’s first presidential debate included several references to higher education but few new policy statements from either candidate.  President Obama highlighted his funding of the Pell Grant program using savings created by the administration’s removal of banks and private lenders from the federal student loan programs.  Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney pledged not to cut spending on Pell Grants, although the Pell Grant program repeatedly faces funding crises.  President Obama argued that that Romney could not protect budget priorities while at the same time cutting taxes and reducing the deficit.  For a more complete comparative analysis of the candidates' positions on financial aid issues, read on.   

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