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Clinton's new college compact plan explained

  • Written by Robert Kelchen, Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Seton Hall University

Ahead of the Democratic National Convention – on July 5 – Hillary Clinton announced a set of new proposals on higher education. Key measures included eliminating college tuition for families with annual incomes under US$125,000 and a three-month moratorium on federal student loan payments.

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