Issue Position: Extending Public Education for the 21st Century: No-Cost College Credits and Relief for Student Debt

Issue Position

In the 21st century, careers that can sustain a family require education beyond high school. Though we spend millions helping students get free college credits through the Post-Secondary Education Options program most students don't use the program. All Minnesota students deserve the opportunity to go to college or get career skills. Making the first two years of post-high school education at a public college, technical college, or university FREE to Minnesota students would take pressure off struggling families while ensuring our workforce is well trained for the needs of the economy.

Many students are already buried in debt, which is holding back our entire economy. I support loan forgiveness programs for graduates who work in geographic areas or professions (such as teaching) where there are shortages.

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