Additionally, college education is something that many people wish to have because a higher grade of education can give an individual better chances of finding an occupation with a higher pay. Even so, money is still part of the equation in trying to achieve an education. College education is very expensive and so high school graduates with a working class background tend to put off attending college to be in the workforce so that they are able to afford college tuition. Not to mention that a large body of students have to manage school, work and other things, such as sports or perhaps an ill family member. This may be one of the reasons why there is such a low graduation rate for students from a working class upbringing. In a study done by
According to this article the gap in college has become larger as of late because of students financial situations. Public universities cost on average one forth of private universities. The wealthier students benefit from this because of the way financial aid operates. When the tuition cost are raised it benefits the poorer students
College tuition is very expensive and many people are unable to attend due to the overall cost of tuition, books, room and board. The high price of a college education is unfair to the bright students who have limited resources. These students are at a disadvantage because of lack of funds. The United States should find a way to provide free tuition to all students who want an education.
In order to get a decent paying job, you have to have a college degree. Many people will not be able to go to college full time because they have to work part-time or full-time to be able to afford college and can not move on to a higher paying job with out it. Low income students have always struggled with college bills. Financial and political forces are making it harder than ever to get a college degree, which is crucial to getting a high paying job (Philadelphia Inquirer, 1). It is extremely difficult to get a job and go to college full or part time, just to have a higher paying job. Many students hope to avoid a soaring loan debt. They work long hours; take courses part-time and are commuting to college rather than living on campus. These compromises greatly reduce chances of earning a college degree in a timely manner if at all (Philadelphia Inquirer, 1). As a result, students must rely on even larger loan debt to get through school. Many students have to put off getting their degree and some never go back to get it.
The trend continues with the skyrocketing prices of college tuitions. This is not an uncommon issue the days of college tuition being affordable are slowly fading into the past. This conundrum has brought to light the idea of using tax money to help pay tuition. This idea has vast potential, but can it reach its potential.
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Tuition and student debt at colleges and universities in America have been rising far more quickly than inflation for over four decades. This is a trend that will continue without intervention. Student debt drastically affects students’ lives and decisions from getting married, to buying home, or to starting a business. The amount of debt held by students after graduating not only negatively affects the individual, but the economy as well. Loads of economic activity is currently halted by students working to pay off their loans. This is a consequential problem and the increasing number of student debt in America must be addressed.
One of the biggest questions a high-school student will be asked is about their future career. What most students pursing a college degree fail to realize is the opportunity cost they might have to sacrifice. It all comes down to the individual because unless the person is a professional basketball player, then college might not be worth the opportunity cost for that said individual. Unfortunately, not everyone is a professional athlete so their opportunity cost for college might not be so easy to determine. Also the student must take into consideration what degree they want to pursue and see how the job market is like. For instance, an art degree may not be the best choice to go with in today’s economy. The CNBC article that brought an interest to this topic is “What’s the
Some people believe that the cost of college is too high, but other people believe that it is not high enough. If you are trying to go to college and don’t have a scholarship, where else can you get the money from? If you don’t have a job you won’t be able to pay for college. They should make it where if you want to go to college you can, for a price that everyone can afford. Basically, most people in college are there on scholarships, academic or athletic. I believe that the cost of college is way too high and it is unfair to the people that can’t afford it. Just because you don’t have enough money that should not stop you from trying to get a greater level of education. The cost of college is too high because of the cost
College in general has been questionable for quite some time about whether it should be free or at least lowered in the tuition prices. In this discussion, only community college is in question on whether or not it should be free. Most states are even offering a program that allows high school students to earn college credits before ever even graduating. This is one of a few ways that they are trying to provide “low-cost or no-cost tuition for community colleges” (“Free Community College”). Throughout the “At Issue: Should community college tuition be free?” published in CQ Researcher, Walter G. Bumphus and Richard Vedder display their unique approaches on the issue of community college tuition. Bumphus argues that community college should
Society believes that a college degree is a requirement into entering the middle class. According to the essay “Should Everyone Go to College,” by Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill higher education is not a great investment for every student. In my opinion, Stephanie Owen and Isabel Sawhill are right, college is not a good investment for every student because everyone’s circumstances are different.
There are many students cannot go to college because of the cost of college tuition. Some students work hard at the fast food places, restaurant to pay off their tuition. The government of the United State gives the opportunities for the young Americans that if they participate in national service to the country, they will be able to exchange for free colleges or technical school tuition. The government also gives students many options such as working at an urban library for library major; working in a homeless shelter for social work major; working in the juvenile justice system or prisons for criminal justice majors; working in hospitals for pre-med students and nursing majors. Young Americans should participate in national services in
Every 7 7 in 10, 226 million college graduates has student loan debt; thats over 1.3 trillion dollars. This paper will give a rough estimate of what someone may need in college and how much it will cost to get them. There will also be averages of college tuition and credit hour costs. College is an important aspect of life now that a degree is needed to get most jobs. There are many ways to decrease the prices of college and there are multiple ways to pay for college but college will still be expensive. The cost of college still is too demanding because of living cost such as food and clothes, The course supplies and student loan debt once the student has graduated but, there are ways to reduce the cost like military
A more affordable college tuition is within our grasp, to put in place it we only need willing politicians to propose the idea, or plan to congress. I believe that college should not be for those who can afford its cost out of pocket or make you go into debt to get a degree that would help you provide for yourself. Higher education needs to be reformed so that it is accessible to anyone and everyone without plunging those who seek it into debt.
Should college be so exspensive? Thousands of people have when though hard times, to get the money for financial part of college. Tuition in college has to be payed before you get to start your class. College students can get finanical help but, that does not mean all the college will be all payed for. It states in this article that " without a collage degree we stand no chance in the workforce of the future" (Masback, 2016). If we do not go to college in the next ten years, it is going to be hard to get a job without a college degree. Collage degree is very imporant to this generation. When your parents, where teenager was easy to get a job. Now in this generation, it is going to be hard to find a job without a college degree.
Throughout the history of civilization, education has been an important tool in shaping an individual as well as the society that the individual is a part of. In the older civilizations, only the elite upper class had access to education. This kept these people at the top of the social ladder, and suppressed the common people who did not have access to the same education as the nobles. We have come a long way since then, with every child having access to a free high school degree. However, there is still some inequality in this modern education system that has similarities to the old injustices. In this day and age, a college degree is a great start for a young adult starting to enter the work force. According to a study conducted by Pew