47% will pay no federal income tax

If you mean programs that provide education, training, disbursements used toward education, college/vocational education credits, etc.... that's the same philosophy behind much of affirmative action, only in this condition it's being applied based on socioeconomic status.

A bit more clarity about what you mean here would help - I don't know that I'd disagree, really. But I'm hesitant because I'm not sure what you're describing

This^ only it should not have anything to do with affirmative action, qualifying for these programs should be based solely on socioeconomic status. The programs should cover more than just four year educational establishments though, they should cover associates certificates from JC's, apprenticeships, technical schools, ect... anything an individual shows a base aptitude for and chooses to pursue from a degree on down should be facilitated as long as the individual is a citizen in need... however once accepting said aid the citizen takes full responsibility for their personal welfare (their survival) barring a disabling catastrophe NOT of their own making.