President Barack Obama's proposal would ensure that anybody who wants to go to college can get at least two years free tuition.

Students would still have to pay for fees, room and board and the cost of living.Details• The cost for the program would be shared by the federal and state governments. The federal government would pay 75 percent.• If all 50 states choose to implement the proposal, it could save a full-time community college student $3,800 in tuition per year on average.• It would benefit roughly 9 million students each year.• Students would be able to earn the first half of a bachelor's degree, or earn the technical skills needed in the workforce all at no cost to them.Requirements• Students must attend community college at least half-time, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and make steady progress toward completing their program.• Community colleges will be expected to offer academic programs that fully transfer credits to local public four-year colleges and universities, or occupational training with high graduation rates, in-demand degrees and certificates.• Community colleges must adopt reforms to improve student outcomes.• Federal funding will cover three-quarters of the average cost of community college. Participating states will be expected to contribute the remaining funds.