Education is a very essential aspect in our world. A famous leader by the name of Nelson Mandela once said “Education is the most influential implement which you can use to change the world.” ( Brainy Quotes). Those words that he said are very true concerning today 's society; however much of today’s society cannot receive a higher level of education due to many reasons. How are we to change the world if most people can’t get into higher education? College itself is very expensive and puts a financial
College education is a need for a structured life. Children and teens all through the United States are focusing on their grades and aiming for good grades. A persons potential and bright future can come to a halt after the 12th grade. Why? The answer is that paying for a college education is difficult and sometimes impossible. My proposal is that students should be able to receive free college tuition with a high school degree. College tuition should be payed for by the government which will cause
The Cost of Education Tuition cost is on every student 's mind. The cost of college tuition is an unnecessary burden that causes students to do the following: work multiple jobs, worry about financial aid, and take time from studying and being better students. Every day I 'm reminded of the cost of tuition. It is on my mind when I am at the grocery store trying to decide between buying food or gas so I can go to work. Or, for example, when I have to make time to study in between my three jobs I
accepted that college (or any form of higher education for that matter) is a wise investment that each and every individual should strive for. Each and every year thousands of parents open college funds and future investment plans to ensure that once their child is of age he or she can participate in quality educational programs. While college attendance rates are at a positive all-time high, right behind it follows an astounding $1.3 trillion dollars in student loan debt. Let’s face it, college is expensive
Privilege Rising Cost of College Tuition in the U.S The increasing cost of higher education in the United States has been a continuing topic for debate in recent decades. American society emphasizes the importance of education after high school, yet the cost of higher education and advanced degrees continually rises at a greater rate than inflation in the 1970’s. According to the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance, cost factors prevent 48% of college-qualified high school graduates
Education for a Better Future As students approach their senior year in high school the stressor of trying to get into an exceptional school kicks in; however, undocumented students deal with the fear of uncertainty in their future. “Around 65,000 undocumented immigrants graduate from high school, but out of those 65,000 only 6,500 go on to attend college”(Kelsey). Where these students come from should not affect the level of education they can obtain. Other states across America have already
Introduction Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) are experiencing low retention rates with first generation college students. The students are not graduating within a four to six year enrollment period, and or are not returning after their freshmen year. As the American workforce looks to colleges and universities to fulfill the workforce pipeline with educated diverse workers, HBCUs are in the spotlight to produce qualified minority graduates. Moreover, HBCU’s are looking to refine
go to college and obtain a higher education. College tuition cost is one of the main reasons college is not an option for everyone. To allow everyone in America to have an equal opportunity to a higher education, many people believe college should be provided free to everyone. In theory, free college sounds ideal and would help the economy and employment rate because of the opportunities for new jobs with college degrees. However, there are many pitfalls to providing a free college education to the
Why should college tuition be free in America? The majority of students who graduate leave their alma mater with two things: a degree and a large sum of debt. The current student debt in America is 1.2 trillion dollars. Graduate students account for nearly 40 percent of this debt. From 1985 to 2007 the amount of student debt increased by 7.9 percent. In 1994 the average student borrowed eleven thousand dollars for school. By 2014, however, that figure had increased to thirty-five thousand dollars
governmental financial aid be merit based? According to the National Center for Education Statistics, around 20 million people enroll in college each year. More than 90 percent of these people wouldn’t be able to afford this journey if it weren’t for financial aid received. While it is true that some financial aid comes from scholarships based on merit, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, most government aid is based on financial need. The number of people enrolling in college is so