An overwhelming number of college students did their part and turned out at the polls to help you achieve an impressive victory, but we have some important expectations to ensure the favor is returned. Your official plans regarding funding for college education involve simplifying the application process for financial aid and creating a $4000 grant to be given in exchange for community service. You have claimed that this will go to “most” Americans, but you have not been able to give specific information as to where the cut off actually will be. As it stands now, there are many families who fail to qualify for any sort of federal grants towards college, but also struggle to finance their children’s education. Will this grant truly expand college opportunities or is it simply a modification of the system in place already?
It is also still unclear when this grant will be made available. With the economy continuing to decline, public education will be hit hard. We are aware of the work you have done already, in the senate, but the trend has to continue. The simplification of the financial aid system, as well as the establishment of the grant should be in place by the 2009-2010 school year.
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Your discussion is very interesting because it relates to the questions of many Americans. The topic is important, and your argument poses some challenging questions for Obama. Good job!
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