November 19, 1999

Tax Breaks, Not Student Aid

To the Editor:

The Hope and Lifetime Learning tax credits should be viewed as what they are -- middle-class tax breaks, not programs designed to assist needy students ("Dashed Hopes for Increasing Access to Higher Education," October 22). Unfortunately, they were sold as vehicles that would allow every American to go to college.

Middle-class tax breaks do not improve access to higher education for those most in need of help. This is money that would

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.