College Cost Reduction Act

College Cost Reduction Act Threatens HBCU Funding

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First introduced in January 2024 by Congresswoman Virginia Foxx, the College Cost Reduction Act (CCRA) would represent a significant shift in higher education finance and the student loan repayment system for millions of students and the institutions they attend. From replacing affordable student loan repayment programs to fully repealing regulations meant to protect students from for-profit and

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GOP Plan Could Raise Student Loan Bills by $200 Monthly

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By Annie Nova As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers. GOP lawmakers are expected to use the budget reconciliation process to make major cuts to the federal budget. The savings from the student repayment plan overhaul would be $127.3

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WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 12: A view of the Capitol building where young activists plan to take part in an overnight sit-in outside of Congress to demand freedom and equality on July 12, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Get Free)

House GOP Pushes College Cost Reduction Act Vote

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By Jessica Blake House Republicans are making a final attempt to pass sweeping legislation in this Congress that aims to lower the cost of college and hold institutions accountable. The House has considered few bills related to higher education in the last two years, so a floor vote on the College Cost Reduction Act would

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