Congress 's plan would waive 10 years of community college tuition in states that pitch in 25 % of costs . Obama 's proposal , dubbed America 's College Promise , would n't be the first broad-sweeping proposition that did n't get far in Washington , but -- That would still leave the federal government with roughly $ 60 billion over the first two years . Even though it 's not likely to get through Obama , the proposal could still spur action at the state and local level .
Congress 's plan would waive 10 years of community college tuition in states that pitch in 25 % of costs . That would still leave the federal government with roughly $ 60 billion over the first two years . Even though it 's not likely to get through Obama , the proposal could still spur action at the state and local level .