Buckeye Reporter

Jon Husted has introduced legislation aimed at increasing transparency for prospective college students regarding the financial impact of student loans. The bill is designed to provide students and families with clear data about the consequences of taking on student debt before making decisions about higher education.

“Students deserve to know exactly what financial burdens and realistic outcomes come with attending a college. As college tuition continues to increase, my bill would help students make informed decisions about their futures and avoid being shackled by debt for years to come,” said Husted.

Senator Tuberville, who is co-sponsoring the bill, emphasized the importance of informing young people about the costs associated with higher education. “The most important commodity we have in the United States is our young people, yet more and more of them are finding themselves buried in student loan debt and are unable to achieve their life goals because the cost of higher education is out of control. While attending college may not be for everyone, it is important for those pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees to understand the financial impact it will have on them and their futures. I’m proud to join Sen. Husted in introducing this legislation to increase transparency around costs of higher education and equip our students with information to decide what is best for them,” said Tuberville.

According to available data, college tuition has risen by nearly 500% since 1963. The proposed legislation seeks to address this trend by ensuring that prospective students have access to comprehensive information on student debt prior to enrollment.

The full text of Husted’s bill can be accessed online.