Congress should move to protect vulnerable college students from shoddy offerings

“We stand at a critical juncture for American higher education. Today’s student body is increasingly diverse, with growing numbers of working adults, part-time students and first generation college-goers. More than ever, students will depend on higher education to pave the way to a successful career. Yet today’s students face unprecedented obstacles — obstacles that are greatest for the very students who most need the opportunity afforded by a college degree. Average student debt has more than doubled over the course of a generation. And even as America becomes increasingly diverse, students of color remain underrepresented at colleges and universities.”