College education has never been more relevant. It is the surest road to good-paying employment, and it is critical to our country's continued development and stability. Also, for most middle-class households though, spiraling rates and crippling debt are building obstacles to higher education. Many that borrow money for tuition find themselves unable to purchase homes or automobiles for a long time after graduation. As a nation, we must make a college education accessible to any eligible student who wishes to pursue one.

It is past time to eliminate fees at our public colleges and universities.