Thursday, August 22, 2013

White House Office Hours: College Affordability

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White House Office Hours: College Affordability 

Today, President Obama is on the road to talk about an ambitious new agenda make college more affordable, tackle rising costs, and improve value for students and their families. Back at the White House, senior staff will be on hand to answer your questions on Twitter.

Have questions about the President's plan? Join us today at 1 p.m. ET for a session of White House Office Hours with Deputy Communications Director Katie Beirne-Fallon and Deputy Director of the Domestic Policy Council James Kvaal.

Click here and find out how to join the chat at 1 p.m. today.

Join us today!

President Barack Obama delivers remarks on interest rates on student loans at the University of Colorado Coors Event Center in Boulder, Colo., April 24, 2012. (Official White House Photo by Chuck Kennedy)

 
 
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  Today's Schedule

9:00 AM: The President departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews 

9:15 AM: The President departs Joint Base Andrews

10:20 AM: The President arrives Buffalo, New York 

11:05 AM: The President delivers remarks at the University at Buffalo WATCH LIVE

5:55 PM: The President delivers remarks at Henniger High School WATCH LIVE

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