President Obama's Plan for Making College More Affordable

Here's What's Happening Here at the White House           DAILY SNAPSHOT Friday, August 23, 2013             Featured  President Obama's Plan for Making College More Affordable  Yesterday, President Obama introduced a new set of ideas to rethink the way in which we pay for higher education -- and shake up the current system. He wants to connect financial aid to school performance, support academic innovation and competition, and make college more affordable. Have questions about the details? Check out the graphic and share it with friends.       Top Stories President Obama Explains His Plan to Combat Rising College Costs  Yesterday, President Obama traveled to the University at Buffalo, the State University of New York to announce his plan to combat the soaring costs of higher education. The speech, the first stop on a two-day college affordability bus tour, is a part of his broader initiative to secure a better bargain for middle class families. READ MORE West Wing Week 08/23/13 or "The Welcome Sunny, Back-to-School, Make College Affordable Edition"  This week, Bo took on the important role of big brother, the President honored the undefeated, 1972 Miami Dolphins at the White House, and laid out fundamental reforms that would bring real change to the way that we pay for college education in this country during a two-day bus tour in New York. READ MORE The Affordable Care Act and Expanding Mental Health Coverage  Last June, the President hosted the National Conference on Mental Health to talk about how we can raise awareness of mental health issues and make it easier for Americans of all ages to reach out and get help. Thanks to the the Affordable Care Act, health care will be more accessible and affordable for American families. READ MORE       Today's Schedule 12:45 PM: The President participates in a town hall. WATCH LIVE 4:40 PM: The President and Vice President deliver remarks on college affordability WATCH LIVE 5:50 PM: The President departs Scranton, Pennsylvania  6:50 PM: The President arrives Joint Base Andrews 7:05 PM: The President arrives at the White House Facebook    Twitter   |   More Ways to Engage Did Someone Forward This to You? Sign Up for Email Updates This email was sent to e0nstar1.blog@gmail.com Unsubscribe | Privacy Policy Please do not reply to this email. Contact the White House The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave NW • Washington, DC 20500 • 202-456-1111