June 23, 2008 by Mara Strom
A few weeks ago, I mentioned the brouhaha that was brewing between Barack Obama and John McCain over the Democrats’ proposal to fully fund scholarships for 3-year veterans. Well, that’s not the only financial aid issue making its way onto the ‘08 campaign trail with the presumed Presidential candidates.
We know that figuring out how to pay for college is probably the bane of your existence, but what do the candidates think about financial aid? Here’s a look at what Obama says on the subject (and before anyone freaks out, we’ll be talking about McCain next week. Stay tuned!)
On Tax Credits For Students
Obama says he would give anyone paying college tuition a $4,000 tax credit to help cover their higher education costs. His campaign e...