We appreciate the point of view expressed in a recent op-ed entitled “There is too much state borrowing to benefit private colleges and schools.” However, there were several inaccuracies reported in the piece that we would like to take this opportunity to correct.
Jeanette W. Weldon
Posted inCT Viewpoints
In undertaking tax reform, lawmakers must prioritize college affordability
As student debt mounts nationally, with the $1.4 trillion in U.S. student loans now surpassing credit card debt, it’s critical to ensure Connecticut parents and students have smart college financing options. A little-known mechanism — tax-exempt Qualified Student Loan Bonds — provides Connecticut families an important pathway to finance their college dreams.
But as Congressional leaders tackle tax reform this fall, that tool could be on the chopping block.