CT General Assembly Bills & Discussions
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Staying informed on political issues at the local, state, and federal level means that you can vote for what you want to see happening in your local community. Check out the resources below to learn what bills regarding higher education, student loans and tuition increases are being considered at the state and national level.
Higher Education
For many students receiving a college education is vital. As students who attend Sacred Heart University, we are fortunate to have many opportunities during our college career. What happens after the four years spent? Luckily through PioneerVote you can be directed to see what’s being discussed within the Connecticut General Assembly.
Here are some of those proposed bills that have recently been talked about and will affect you!
- CT Job Hiring Security (2019)
- Free College Program (2019)
- Learn Here, Live Here Program (2019)
- More bills regarding Higher Education at the CT State level
- More bills regarding Higher Education on a national level
Student Loans
Student loans as a college students can be something that worries both you and your family. Luckily through PioneerVote you can be directed to see what’s being discussed within the Connecticut General Assembly. Here are some of those proposed bills that have recently been talked about and will affect you!
- Loan Payment Program (2019) Tax Credit - an amount of money that taxpayers can subtract from taxes owed to their government.
- Student Loan Reimbursement Program (2019)
- Student Debt Relief (2019)
- More bills regarding Student Loans at the CT State level
- More bills regarding Student Loans on a national level
Tuition Increases
No one wants their tuition to be increased! Luckily through PioneerVote you can be directed to see what’s being discussed within the Connecticut General Assembly. Here are some of those proposed bills that have recently been talked about and will affect you!