A college degree is the key to realizing the American dream, well worth the financial sacrifice because it is supposed to open the door to a world of opportunity.

College is part of the American dream. It shouldn't be part of a financial nightmare for families.

When we make college more affordable, we make the American dream more achievable.

Just because I don't have a college degree doesn't mean I am not smart!

This is perhaps the first generation of minorities that have a full and equal shot at the American Dream. Certainly more black Americans have gone into the middle class over the last 20 years than in any other 20 year period.

You don't need a four-year college degree if you have burning ambition or a great plan.