StarBuzz Weekly, Toronto-March 30, 2011- “University of Guelph president Alastair Summerlee had nothing but praise for the latest federal Liberal campaign promise... ‘It’s absolutely amazing. It’s a very, very positive contribution,’ Summerlee said in a phone interview.” (Greg Layson, Guelph Mercury, March 29, 2011)
“‘Having money up front might be a better incentive for students to continue their education, rather than tax credits, which can be very vague in someone's mind…And the lower-income students could stand to gain from this — should they take the initiative to open an RESP — since they benefit least from the current tax refunds.” (Paul Cappon, president of the Canadian Council on Learning, March 29, 2011)
“The $1,000-to-$1,500 deposits the Liberals are proposing is more than the current tax credits offer, said Michael Smart, an economics professor at the University of Toronto. ‘The existing tax credits are worth about half as much,’ he said. ‘And they're non-refundable, making it more difficult for low income families to take advantage.’” (Postmedia News, March 29, 2011)
“Students have long been calling for more generous up-front grants to counter rising tuition fees, and the Canadian Learning Passport is a significant step forward. With the costs of education beginning in September, most students cannot afford to wait for a tax credit that comes months or years later. An increase in up-front grants will undoubtedly have a greater impact on accessibility and will ease the financial burden for far more students.” (Meaghan Coker, President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, March 29, 2011)
“The Liberal plan is a meaningful contribution towards easing the crushing burden of student debt, because it is money that doesn't have to be repaid, said David Molenhuis, national director of the Canadian Federation of Students.” (Canadian Press, March 29, 2011)
“‘Having money up front might be a better incentive for students to continue their education, rather than tax credits, which can be very vague in someone's mind…And the lower-income students could stand to gain from this — should they take the initiative to open an RESP — since they benefit least from the current tax refunds.” (Paul Cappon, president of the Canadian Council on Learning, March 29, 2011)
“The $1,000-to-$1,500 deposits the Liberals are proposing is more than the current tax credits offer, said Michael Smart, an economics professor at the University of Toronto. ‘The existing tax credits are worth about half as much,’ he said. ‘And they're non-refundable, making it more difficult for low income families to take advantage.’” (Postmedia News, March 29, 2011)
“Students have long been calling for more generous up-front grants to counter rising tuition fees, and the Canadian Learning Passport is a significant step forward. With the costs of education beginning in September, most students cannot afford to wait for a tax credit that comes months or years later. An increase in up-front grants will undoubtedly have a greater impact on accessibility and will ease the financial burden for far more students.” (Meaghan Coker, President of the Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance, March 29, 2011)
“The Liberal plan is a meaningful contribution towards easing the crushing burden of student debt, because it is money that doesn't have to be repaid, said David Molenhuis, national director of the Canadian Federation of Students.” (Canadian Press, March 29, 2011)
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