​Foster Introduces Legislation to Lower Costs for Students

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced the introduction of the No Cost Educational Resources Act, legislation to help ease the financial burden on our nation's students. 

By allowing existing grants to go towards free, online educational resources, this bill would expand access to the academic materials that are critical for a successful education in college and beyond. This is especially helpful for students pursuing a STEM education, who tend to face steep cost barriers for up-to-date materials.

"As we continue to work to lower costs for hard-working Americans, it's essential that we also address the rising costs that are creating barriers to higher education," said Foster. "This bill would directly help students save money by providing no-cost resources like textbooks, which are often too expensive for students to afford and not always covered by financial aid. These resources are especially important as our economy becomes increasingly STEM-based and will provide STEM students with the up-to-date materials they need to learn and fuel innovation."

A copy of the legislation is available here. 

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