Changes to Financial Aid Pose 'Significant Barriers' to Higher Education, Wisconsin Leaders Say

Changes to financial aid pose 'significant barriers' to higher education, Wisconsin leaders say

"Taken together (this bill) would significantly restrict student opportunities, increase costs for students and reduce the ability of colleges and universities to fulfill their educational missions ..." one leader said.

Universities of Wisconsin: Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities

MADISON, Wis.—Proposals to reduce federal financial aid funding would severely limit educational opportunities for Wisconsin students, according to state higher education leaders. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman, Wisconsin Technical College System President Layla Merrifield, and Wisconsin Association of Independent...