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February 16, 2022 - Harrisburg, PA

Gov. Wolf Outlines $200 Million Plan to Make College Affordable, Ensure Future Workforce Stability

Citing Pennsylvania's monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians.

Through his $200 million Nellie Bly proposal, Gov. Wolf hopes to offers scholarships to students who attend either a community college or PA State System of Higher Education institution.

"A good education can set a person up for a lifetime of success. But pursuing that education can often be a dream out of reach as costs skyrocket and student debt looms," said Gov. Wolf. "Let's help Pennsylvania students succeed and put money back into the economy, instead of shouldering them with debt equal to a down payment on a new home."



Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0001.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Patty Kim speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0002.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Jordan Harris, board of trustee member for Millersville University speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0003.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Ski Sygielski, President & CEO, Harrisburg Area Community College speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0004.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Chancellor Daniel Greenstein, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0005.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0006.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kellen Johnson, Student, Harrisburg Area Community College speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0007.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> John Ski Sygielski, President & CEO, Harrisburg Area Community College speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0008.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0009.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Jordan Harris, board of trustee member for Millersville University speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0010.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0011.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0012.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Patty Kim speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0013.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with press conference speakers after the event. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0014.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Kellen Johnson, Student, Harrisburg Area Community College speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0015.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0016.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with speakers before the event. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0017.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Representative Jordan Harris, board of trustee member for Millersville University speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0018.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with press conference speakers after the event. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0019.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf speaks with the press. Citing Pennsylvanias monstrous $71.5 billion in student debt, Governor Tom Wolf called for action on his plan to make college education an attainable goal for all Pennsylvanians. Harrisburg, PA February 16, 2022<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/20545_gov_nellieBly_dz_0020.jpg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a>