Debt-free college education: The former governor of Maryland is calling for all public colleges and universities to provide a debt-free education for all students within 5 years, but hasn't outlined exactly how they should do that.
In the meantime, he is calling for an immediate freeze on public school tuition rates.
Student loans: Make income-based repayment plans automatic, and give graduates the right to opt out.
Encourage states to reinvest: O'Malley said as president he would try to incentivize states to boost funding for public colleges and universities through federal matching grants.
Estimated cost: Not available. O'Malley's campaign said he would propose paying for it with measures that raise the tax burden on investors, large estates and corporations that ship jobs overseas.
