College Affordability and Workforce Preparation

Make higher education and workforce training more affordable by expanding access to community college, public colleges, and career credentials while rewarding national service.

- Expand college affordability through stronger Pell Grants, federal-state partnerships for tuition-free community college, and lowering student loan burdens to a 5% flat fee on the loan rather than interest-based

- Reward public service with public education by providing tuition-free years at public colleges and universities for students who complete AmeriCorps service, which can help streamline career determination and practice.

- Frontload career credentials into college pathways so students can start working in their field—and getting paid—before they graduate.