Friend As a poor, rural student who grew up on the other side of the tracks, social mobility programs were invaluable in making my education affordable. Under our current system, my story is improbable. My education would've cost $300,000 in today's dollars, a far-fetched reality for lower middle class families. Post-secondary education should not be exclusively reserved for the privileged. A contribution from you today will help me continue to fight for post-secondary education equity. We can do this, together. v/r - Dr. Bob

My education was only made possible through social mobility programs

The bigger problem regarding SCOTUS's student debt relief decision — education is grossly inequitable.

We have strayed from our path in prioritizing education, and it is time to set things right. I was fortunate to pay only 20% of the costs, with state and federal aid covering the rest. Things have changed dramatically. Today, students are burdened with covering 80% of the expenses, as postsecondary training and education costs skyrocketed beyond inflation. As someone from a lower-middle-class background, I cannot help but question whether I would have been able to pursue my dream of becoming a family doctor in this current system. Sadly, the answer is a resounding no. Beyond my bachelor's degree, I worked my way from community college to medical school and achieved three advanced degrees. My a financial situation couldn't support this endeavor without assistance, and the exorbitant cost of this path today keeps it accessible almost exclusively to the privileged — increasing the divide between the haves and the have nots. The crux lies in America's failure to recognize that education is the cornerstone of our middle class. Educated individuals not only bolster our democracy, but also earn higher incomes and contribute significantly to our nation's revenue. Other countries understand the value of education and ensure it is accessible to all by shouldering the entire cost through government funding. We, on the other hand, have lost our way. Education and healthcare are key priorities for our nation's future. Do not let anyone convince you otherwise. And avoid falling for the notion that we cannot afford to invest in these areas. Quite the contrary, we simply cannot afford not to take action.

HELP ME TAKE ACTION.

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