Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Elizabeth Dunbar
St. Paul, Minn.

Franken, Bruininks to talk college affordability

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

University of Minnesota President Robert Bruininks will join Sen. Al Franken on Monday to discuss how to make college more affordable for students.

Bruininks and Franken, D-Minn., will speak at a news conference Monday morning on the university's Minneapolis campus.

Franken is backing legislation in Congress that aims to streamline the student loan system and put any savings into boosting student aid. He and former Sen. Dave Durenberger recently published an op-ed piece calling for direct loans between a university and a student rather than having private banks market and administer the loans.

The University of Minnesota already has direct lending, and Franken has said the nation would save billions of dollars if universities across the country adopted the practice.

After the news conference, Franken plans to meet with students attending the University of Minnesota to hear their concerns about paying for college.