Thread by @NHYoungDems

.@PlymouthState students testifying today on record high costs of student debt so lawmakers know just what is at stake

We want a state budget that prioritizes higher ed funding & to lower tuition by 28% at NH schools to bring us w/ national avg
#NHStudentDebtCrisis #nhpolitics

Young Dem State Rep @WillisTGriffith has his own student loan debt, and is calling on @GovChrisSununu to do more for New Hampshire student.
#nhstudentdebtcrisis #nhpolitics

.@HassanEssaNH is a student at UNH Manchester. He grew up in NH & stayed here for college, unlike many of his high school peers- 60% of high school grads flee the state in pursuit of affordable higher ed.

We can fix that w this year's budget #NHStudentDebtCrisis
#nhpolitics

Jessica explains that her and her husband have over $200,000 in student loan debt. Their bachelor degrees come from in state, public tuition.

@GovChrisSununu please fix the #nhstudentdebtcrisis so higher ed doesn’t trap young people in a cycle of debt. #nhpolitics

Tristen is a Concord native and Keene State College senior.

His friend, like many students, will graduate with $120,000 in student loan debt.

#NHStudentDebtCrisis is a crippling burden that stunts young people economically for years to come. #nhpolitics @NHYouthMovement

.@GriffinSW talking about the #NHStudentDebtCrisis holding back our states economy and holding back youth from pursuing their futures.

NH has the lowest per capita funding for public colleges in the country.

Can we at least not be last @GovChrisSununu? #nhpolitics

Katie is a UNH grad. Her 3 siblings attend UNH right now. Once all are graduated, her family will be strapped with $800,000 in student loan debt.

That’s from in state, public university tuition. Is that really what we want for our graduates?

#NHStudentDebtCrisis #nhpolitics

Zach, PSU student, "In a state such as this that desperately needs more young people, it is disappointing to see that the state government has given no effort in trying to improve its ability to bring in and retain youth" #NHStudentDebtCrisis #NHPolitics

"My school, UNH, has the highest in state tuition of any public uni in America. That’s why I am here today- because NH shouldn’t be a state that’s in the business of exporting its best & brightest" @joeygotdajuice_
#NHStudentDebtCrisis #NHPolitics

Giovan came out to testify today to urge the legislature to put a concerted effort into to lowering tuition to ensure higher ed for all, not just the wealthy
As a college grad & current law student he knows first hand the heavy burden of tuition
#nhstudentdebtcrisis #nhpolitics

Even with the max fed financial aid, contributions from her parents, paying in-state tuition & working thru college @ashmarx9 graduated from UNH with > $35K in debt

We're looking to our state leaders to fix this #NHStudentDebtCrisis & finally prioritize NH youth

#nhpolitics