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

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

Bait and Switch: The (Futile) Pursuit of the American Dream

A college degree is the cornerstone of the American dream, opening the door to job opportunity and professional fulfillment, while increasing earning power by more than one million dollars over a lifetime. The world economy is extremely competitive and it is important to America's economic prosperity and national security that every student in America has access to a college education.

Community colleges are one of America's great social inventions a gateway to the future for first time students looking for an affordable college education, and for mid-career students looking to get ahead in the workplace.

This city's going to really hum, hopefully sooner than later, ... This is the American dream.