NITA LOWEY FOR CONGRESS

Quality schools and access to higher education are essential to our future.  Nita is determined to give every young American a chance to succeed and will fight to ensure that our nation has the most skilled and educated workforce.

Access to College:  Nita fought successful to make college more affordable by increasing Pell Grants, cracking down on needless and wasteful subsidies to loan providers, and providing tax credits to students and parents for college tuition.  And Nita opposes Republican plans to defund critical education programs.

A New GI Bill:  Nita worked to pass a New GI Bill that provides the children of America’s fallen soldiers with full and free access to college.

After-School Enrichment:  Nita has been the chief advocate in Congress for After-School education, which provides academic enrichment to help youngsters succeed in the classroom, together with peace of mind for working parents.