Jason Swensen
March 12, 2025
The Utah congressman says he is enthused by historic upheavals occurring at the U.S. Department of Education
Rep. Burgess Owens wants to modify federal funding restrictions on distance education programs at “for-profit” colleges.
The Utah congressman said his proposed funding amendment for proprietary colleges will reward competition and benefit students.
Owens said he is encouraged by the dramatic changes occurring at the Department of Education.
Pursuing a college education has traditionally meant gathering with professors and fellow students in classrooms and labs at brick-and mortar-campuses.
Those times have changed — and it’s time to “level the playing field” and reward higher education institutions of all ilks that are responding to such changes, said Utah Rep. Burgess Owens.
Owens is a fan of for-profit colleges. He believes they can offer innovative, flexible options for would-be students who might not otherwise have access to higher education.
