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Claire: There's wealth of knowledge in financial aid reps. We need to get you in front of HS students sooner. #WednesdayWisdom #collegecosts — PolitiTweet.org

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Current discussion: Are there so many confusing repayment options that it makes it harder for people to pay back loans effectively? — PolitiTweet.org

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Student: I think if we expanded dual-enrollment, kids could figure out what they like and what they're good at, and not change majors later. — PolitiTweet.org

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In #CapeGirardeau for our 3rd stop of the day on Claire's #CollegeAffordability Tour. https://t.co/9J4DLZxWTb — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire on the cost of room/board: Dorms have private bathrooms now? Is it really college if you're not walking down the hall w/ a bucket?! — PolitiTweet.org

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A look #BehindTheScenes at Claire's #collegecosts conversation at Southern Boone Elementary. #Missouri https://t.co/v65X3vokC0 — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire: We need to address the ridiculous obstacles children from single-parent families face when financing their education. — PolitiTweet.org

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Student: I wouldn't be able to navigate the @FAFSA if it weren't for my dad, and a lot of my friends don't have that kind of support. — PolitiTweet.org

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Jazmyn, student from Battle HS, wants to be a vet. But when she saw how much it costs, she started looking abroad. https://t.co/YYNsSEQoGk — PolitiTweet.org

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At Southern Boone Elementary, @LUBlueTigers student: I'm $45k in debt & ppl say, "That's it?" And my response is "Should it really be more?" — PolitiTweet.org

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Tours are busy busy but yesterday Claire had time for a #WalkAndTalk w/ @GriffonNewsCom. Aaron Sorkin would be proud https://t.co/UWWVbLCrIy — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @BrianABC17: Missouri Senator @clairecmc will brief reporters at 1 in Ashland about legislation aimed at making higher education more af… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @DrKnixa: Great opportunity to speak to @clairecmc about financial costs of a college education https://t.co/9qLPtqqwRK — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @CRileyNL: Jepchumba Koech of @CentralBulldog talks to Sen. Claire McCaskill about trying to afford going to Duke. @OTC_RVC https://t.co… — PolitiTweet.org

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Student: Ppl say "Do extracurriculars/build your resume." But I miss out on those experiences bc it means more debt. https://t.co/YgLC8Env8N — PolitiTweet.org

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Financial Aid rep: In May, students have to ask permission to use the bathroom. In Sept. they're signing legal documents for big sums of $. — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire: You're asking a lot of students to know how to spend large sums of money, when it's their 1st time budgeting/living away from home. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @TracyMcGradyOTC: Honored to host Senator @clairecmc at @OTC_RVC today for an important dialogue about college affordability. #myotc htt… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NPapes: Senator @clairecmc talks about student debt @OTCedu https://t.co/TyNjQmF9uH — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire: I'm hearing from students that even after taking personal finance classes, they aren't exposed to what #studentdebt really means. — PolitiTweet.org

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Parent at @OTCedu on #collegecosts: I would like to tell my kids the world is their oyster, but there's a reality to consider too. — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire at @OTCedu right now talking with students, parents, teachers, & financial aid reps. #collegecosts https://t.co/LV5xWd1uEW — PolitiTweet.org

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Robert Vartabedian, @MissouriWestern President: One thing that sneaks up on people is extra fees. #collegecosts https://t.co/Q3OsV2Eypt — PolitiTweet.org

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@cordonnier1204 Hi, Bailey! Sorry you couldn't attend, is there something you'd like us to pass on to Claire? — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GriffonNewsCom: Griffon News is on scene with Sen. @clairecmc's roundtable to discuss the issues surrounding student loans. https://t.c… — PolitiTweet.org

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Thanks for being part of our panel, Olyvia! You brought an important perspective to the conversation. #collegecosts https://t.co/2kCqKjiXyB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jlabomb: Parent at St. Joe #collegecosts roundtable thanks @clairecmc for letting kids stay on parents' insurance longer. "huge relief.… — PolitiTweet.org

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Again and again, Claire is hearing from parents and faculty that summer #Pell is sorely missed. #collegecosts https://t.co/11p51IcfhN — PolitiTweet.org

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.@MissouriWestern student: My parents are still paying off their #studentdebt, even as they try to help me w/ mine. https://t.co/B56JWldegt — PolitiTweet.org

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Claire at @MissouriWestern: You can refinance your mortgage but not your federal student loans. That's just stupid. #collegecosts — PolitiTweet.org