This document records testimony from a hearing held to examine how to strengthen America's postsecondary system as Congress works to reauthorize the Higher Education Act. Witnesses and members discussed reforms that will help ensure more students have the opportunity to complete an advanced, quality education without absorbing unmanageable debt. Member statements were presented by: (1) Honorable Alma S. Adams, Representative in Congress from the State of North Carolina, U.S. House of Representatives; and (2) Honorable Virginia Foxx, Chairwoman, Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training, U.S. House of Representatives; and Witness statements were presented by: (1) Michael J. Bennett, Associate Vice President, Financial Aid Services, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Florida; (2) David A. Bergeron, Vice President, Postsecondary Education, Center for American Progress, Washington, DC; (3) Honorable Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., President, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; and (4) Dr. Christine M. Keller, Vice President, Research and Policy Analysis, Executive Director, Voluntary System of Accountability and Student Achievement Measure, Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, Washington, DC. Additional submissions were presented by: (1) Hon. John Kline, Chairman, Committee on Education and the Workforce, U.S. House of Representatives: (2) David L. Warren, President, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities; (3) Honorable Jared Polis, a Representative in Congress from the State of Colorado: and (4) Prepared statement of The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW).