President Obama discusses student college loans in Virginia (15 images)

U.S. President Barack Obama approaches the podium to discuss the need for higher education and the importance of low interest rate college loans at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia on Mary 4, 2012. The interest rate on student loans will double on July 1st if congress does not act. UPI/Michael Reynolds/Pool

U.S. President Barack Obama greets students and parents after discussing the need for higher education and the importance of low interest rate college loans at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia on Mary 4, 2012. The interest rate on student loans will double on July 1st if congress does not act. UPI/Michael Reynolds/Pool

U.S. President Barack Obama greets students after discussing the need for higher education and the importance of low interest rate college loans at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia on Mary 4, 2012. The interest rate on student loans will double on July 1st if congress does not act. UPI/Michael Reynolds/Pool

Students listen to U.S. President Barack Obama (not pictured) discuss the need for higher education and the importance of low interest rate college loans at Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, Virginia on Mary 4, 2012. The interest rate on student loans will double on July 1st if congress does not act. UPI/Michael Reynolds/Pool