Guthrie Statement: Hearing on `Empowering Students and Families to Make Informed Decisions on Higher Education`
(WorldNews Politics)

WASHINGTON, D.C. | May 24, 2017 Many people in this country grow up dreaming about the college experience - leaving home and starting off on their own in the world - hoping to obtain the education and skills they need to be successful in life. With more than 7,000 postsecondary institutions in the U.S. to choose from, selecting the best school and finding the best way to pay for it can be a daunting task. In fact, just this morning, some key details of a new report - set to be fully unveiled early next month - were publicly released, and they provide some fresh insights into how prospective students make important decisions that affect their long-term academic and professional futures....