U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., introduced new legislation to aid college affordability and vocational training enrollment Friday, according to a statement.
The Working Student Act and the Career Technical Education Opportunity Act are the current culmination of Baldwin’s efforts to combat rising higher education costs for the middle class, according to the release. The Career Technical Education Opportunity Act gives financial backing to students interested in pursuing vocational training.
The Working Student Act supports students who are caught between the middle class and the pursuit of college education, Baldwin said in the statement. She added the legislation prioritizes academics over the financial burden of higher education by providing economic security to students in the workforce.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Financial Aid Director Susan Fischer said in the release she supports the legislation, noting an economic cycle burdening the student and the pertinence of lasting financial support for students throughout the completion of their studies.
