Two presidential candidates. Two plans for students to afford college.

Romney: Borrow money from your parents.

Obama: Borrow money from your government.

Neither helps reduce the ever-increasing costs of higher education in America.

Check out NPR’s story today on the two candidate’s dueling visions.

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