Post by Logan on Jun 26, 2016 7:48:34 GMT -6
Galbraith unveils $45.4 million plan for free state college tuition
Standing in front of the Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Galbraith unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to offer four years of free tuition at Vermont’s state colleges to all state residents who are accepted into the institutions.
“We reward the well-off with tax breaks while depriving working Vermonters of the opportunities that could change their life,” Galbraith said. “Not if I’m governor. My plan will save ordinary Vermonters $45.4 million by making the wealthy pay their fair share to fund educational opportunities for Vermont high school graduates.”
The plan would grant free tuition to the five state colleges — including Vermont Technical College — while offering free or reduced tuition for University of Vermont students who qualify for Pell Grants.
Galbraith said free tuition would keep more young people in the Green Mountain State. He added that the plan would reduce or eliminate college debt for many, which he said could spur investments in homes and create new Vermont families.
Read more: vtdigger.org/2016/06/21/galbraith-unveils-45-4-million-plan-for-free-state-college-tuition/
Standing in front of the Community College of Vermont in Montpelier, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Peter Galbraith unveiled an ambitious plan Tuesday to offer four years of free tuition at Vermont’s state colleges to all state residents who are accepted into the institutions.
“We reward the well-off with tax breaks while depriving working Vermonters of the opportunities that could change their life,” Galbraith said. “Not if I’m governor. My plan will save ordinary Vermonters $45.4 million by making the wealthy pay their fair share to fund educational opportunities for Vermont high school graduates.”
The plan would grant free tuition to the five state colleges — including Vermont Technical College — while offering free or reduced tuition for University of Vermont students who qualify for Pell Grants.
Galbraith said free tuition would keep more young people in the Green Mountain State. He added that the plan would reduce or eliminate college debt for many, which he said could spur investments in homes and create new Vermont families.
Read more: vtdigger.org/2016/06/21/galbraith-unveils-45-4-million-plan-for-free-state-college-tuition/