DES MOINES, Iowa (KWQC) – President Obama stopped in Des Moines as part of a “Back to School” bus tour to speak about education.
President Obama and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced a change in the college financial aid system at North High School. Where they spoke with students and parents about the importance of access and affordability.
The President explained the new system will allow students to apply for assistance three months earlier than before.
The new system will allow students to apply for assistance in October instead of waiting until January.
