Although perhaps less than perfect, New York state has taken a bold move in promising free college/university tuition for its residents whose families earn less than $100,000 per year. This will allow many more to secure higher education than would be possible without the bill; upwards of 80% of families will qualify.
Ontario has also promised some tuition relief for low-income families, but the details are still rather vague.
Anything that provides a little light during these exceedingly dark times is to be welcomed: