Affordable Quote by Rick Perry
“We have to make sure that college is accessible and affordable. Two years ago, I stood here and called upon our institutions of higher learning to develop plans for degrees that cost no more than $10,000. There were plenty of detractors at that time who insisted it couldn't be done. However, that call inspired educators at colleges and universities across our state to step up to the plate. Today, I'm proud to tell you that thirteen Texas universities have announced plans for a $10,000 degree.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Texas Governor's Address, 2015
Advocating affordable higher education by setting a $10,000 degree target, inspiring statewide adoption
In simple terms: Make college cheaper and reachable for all
Key Takeaway
Push for low‑cost degree programs
Themes
education
affordability
policy
leadership
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
political
inspirational
When to use this quote
- State university budgeting
- student financial aid planning
- legislative advocacy
Key Concepts
Economic equity
public funding
institutional innovation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can quality be maintained with lower tuition?
- What funding models support affordable degrees?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs may rise, challenging sustainability
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