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Section: March 1998
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NEA is opposing the Clinton Administration's plan to phase out the Perkins
Loan Program.
The government's oldest need-based student-aid program provides matching funds
to colleges to grant loans at interest rates well below those charged by banks
to low-income students. More than 80 percent of the borrowers are from families
with incomes unde under $30,000.The Perkins loan program is
a unique program for low-income borrowers, say NEA lobbyists. "No other
program does what it does. It can't be replaced."Call 1-800-574-4AID to tell
the President you support continuing the Perkins loan program.
NEA supports the principles behind the President's High Hopes for
College for America's Youth proposal.The President is proposing
federal support for partnerships between middle or junior high schools in
low-income communities, colleges, and community groups.These projects would begin
working with children as early as sixth grade, providing financial aid
information, mentoring, and other academic support to get them on the road to
college.
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