Former Florida Governor Jeb Bush this week outlined a higher education plan calling for drastic changes to how the federal government provides financial aid to students enrolling in colleges and universities.
As he looks to stand out in a crowded Republican primary field and distinguish himself from rivals like Senator Marco Rubio, who is the only other GOP contender with a full-fledged higher education plan, Bush on Monday unveiled a set of policy proposals that his campaign said would “transform” higher education. Bush had promised such a plan for months and it now comes as he significantly trails many of his rivals in the polls.
In 2015, Bush criticized plans by Democratic candidates to fund debt-free or tuition-free college, and he has drawn criticism for his remarks questioning the value of majoring in psychology and other liberal arts fields. But his platform released Monday outlines in much greater detail -- though with few specific cost figures -- how he would approach higher education as president.
Read more at Inside Higher Ed: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2016/01/20/jeb-bush-unveils-higher-education-plan-focus-federal-loan-overhaul