apr 6, 1966 - Middle-Class
College
Affordability Act
Proposed
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Nixon proposes Middle-Class College Affordability Act, focused on expanding student loan programs (e.g., through banks, with federal backing) rather than large-scale grants; emphasizing STEM education and Cold War competitiveness over poverty alleviation; avoiding large-scale funding to HBCUs or minority-serving institutions.
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