Persuasive Essay On Free Community Colleges

Since free tuition would lead to overcrowding in schools, more schools would have to be built to compensate-a blessing in disguise. Here, in our lovely state of California, more prisons have been built within the last couple of decades than universities. Thus, the state would become pressured into finally making up for lost time and start chipping away at the deficit our state has accrued. In an article by US News & World Report regarding Obama’s free community college idea, it was stated , “If more middle class students choose community college, “it could create an environment where states step up on funding.” Moreover, the article continued to state the following: “With a more diverse group of students, community colleges could gain political capital and funding that goes with it.” Subsequently, education (that is financially feasible for this at or below the poverty line) is essentially a ticket out of poverty, a chance to move forward and embody the American dream. Ergo, (using California as part of this hypothetical scenario) by opening free community colleges, more students are encouraged to attend, therefore more schools need to be built, and lastly, once the schools are built more people will strive for a better life-one devoid of being uneducated and at a higher risk for criminality. The

Since Obama’s announcement of his idea to provide free community college an uproar of an argument has arose with two distinct sides: community college should be free and community college should not be free. The idea behind free community college is to help individuals reach towards a college degree just as people are easily set forth to reach for a high school degree. The hope is that by deleting the financial barrier that comes with community college more people are willing to aim for an associates degree and possibly higher. There are states that have decided to take the matter into their own hands and are planning to implement this idea. However, the idea of having free community college implemented throughout all states is still questionable

It’s an idea that pops up every now and then. Every year many young people work hard to pass their school-leaving exams and enter a college. However, for many of them acquiring good marks is not the only worry. Unlike the lucky minority from wealthy families, they must also think about the ways of getting money to pay for their education. For a half century, federal funding has flowed to students in the form of vouchers, and students have had the power to choose from an array of providers--public, private, and for-profit. Making education free can stretch from an array of getting rid of student debts/loans to decreasing the amount of unqualified jobs with the help of President Obama 's idea of making community colleges "free." The government claims that free education is impossible, as there is no possibility to subsidize the universities and colleges with the budget funds. Moreover, when education is fully supported financially by the state, colleges lose their independence and the spirit of democracy and freedom. .

Over the past few years, President Barack Obama has proposed to make to the first two years of Community College free. Many school and state officials have touched upon this issue. Some officials completely agree with President Obama saying that more students would enroll to community colleges which would increase their chances of obtaining a bachelor’s degree. I, with many others, disagree with this idea. Making Community College free would mean more tax dollars, and making getting an education harder.

These have been hot topics for sometime now but little seems to have happened so far in regards to legislation and actual action. In the eyes of many free college is nothing more than a dream at the moment and who could blame them, for alas the government is taking their time, in no hurry to swiftly respond to the pleas of citizens. However there was a plan in the works that Catherine Morris describes in her article "Pay It Forward".  She states, "Obama proposed funding Americas College Promise to the tune of $60 billion and paying for it with a series of taxes — including one controversial and short-lived proposal to tax 529 college savings plans " (13). This shows that the government has some willingness to approach the issue, but most likely they have found that it is going to be more difficult than imagined to apply reform in this area. Another plan that is currently in use and has a controversial funding method is the Tennessee Promise which supports college students who are going to attend community colleges for shorter lengths such as two years. The gray areas start to come in with the funding. Scholarships for four year students are cut to help students who will be in college for less time and who will subsequently acquire more debt. Despite these criticisms they are a step in the right direction even if they lay on some unsteady framework.

During this year’s State of the Union address, President Obama reiterated his commitment to make two years of community college free for all Americans who are willing to work hard toward graduation. His vision was inspired by other programs in states like Tennessee and Chicago. His vision is being called “The American College Promise,” and would allow students to complete a certificate, an associate’s degree, or the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at no cost. That being said, a leader in Washington feel financial hardship also contributes to the dropout rates in colleges across the country.

“Forty percent of our college students choose community college, some are young and starting out. Some are older and looking for a better job. Some are veterans and single parents trying to transition back into the job market. Whoever you are, this plan is your chance to graduate ready for the new economy, without a load of debt,” president Obama outlined his proposal to Congress offering free community college (“Obama: Community college”). The Obama's plan, called America's College Promise would provide free two years of community college tuition for responsible students going to school at least half-time, as long as students maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher and it will cover certificate programs, an associate’s degree,

66 percent and 80 percent” (Brooks P6). Making college tuition free would be a bad idea.

In the article they talk about financial aid when it comes to community college. Usually students that qualify for financial aid, end up getting most of their tuition paid, so technically they already have free college, “Community college tuition already is free for low-income students. Since they qualify for existing financial aid that typically covers those costs”. Community college tuition in reality compared to a 4 year, is not a lot, but for many low income students it is. Therefore, since tuition is already very low, then why not just give free college? Giving students the chance to study for free, I feel would only push them to work harder, to Transfer out, while already having a plan, and being more aware of the challenges they will have to face at a 4 year. What I mean by this is, if a student that is struggling to pay tuition at a community college, what do you think is going to make it easier for them, once they enter a 4 year University?. Nothing really, is going to make it easier, they will probably just run into a lot more problems when it comes

President Barack Obama made a proposal on January 8, 2015 to make community college free for Americans. The proposal is made with stipulations, being that students are required to attend at least half time, maintain a 2.5 GPA, and make steady progress toward completing their program. With Tennessee already at a successful head start with their free tuition program, President Barack Obama wants the remaining states to progress as well. Now President Obama wants every American to receive two years of tuition free education in a community college. Upon completion of a community college major, students will receive two years of free education. The plan states that the federal government is to pay three-fourths of a student’s community college tuition if states agree to pay the remaining twenty-five percent. With rising student loan debt, students will finally have the necessary recourses to afford college and go back to school. The two year community college proposal should be mandated, but only with the stipulations previously stated.

Free Community College, also known as President Obama’s America’s College Promise Plan, has gained much publicity recently due to the increasing cost of attending a post-secondary institution. The America’s College Promise Plan initiative is designed to enable all students the access to enroll in a community college for free. This research study aims to explore the impact the word “free” means to high school students regarding attending a community college. This literature review will give a brief analysis of the history and growth of community colleges, the different demographics and enrollment statistics of students, the cost of attending a two-year college, and what cost factors impact potential students’ college choice decisions. Lastly, a review of the proposed free community college plan and what impact it may have on society.

Mohamed Soliman draft 1 Professor A. J. Larsen English 101, Section UO65 April 6, 2015 Free Community College On January 9, 2015 President Obama said, “I’d like to see the first two years of community college be free for everyone who is willing to work for it, it is something we can accomplish and it’s something that will train our workforce so we can compete with anyone in the word.” To qualify, students must attend community college at least half-time, maintain a 2.5 GPA and make steady progress toward completing their studies (1).The student’s loan has been increasing year after year. According to economist Wenli Li, “student loan debt

“Schools and wallets” As the nation's debt would rise so would the percentage of students achieving their bachelor's degrees. In a recent proposal by President Barack Obama, he advocates for making community college free for all students. Although some might jump at the idea of free college, we have to take it with a grain of salt because nothing is truly free. College is always seen as a third echelon of learning that takes both time and money in order to achieve a receipt with your name on it that when traded lands you a comfy job (sometimes but more on that later). However some critics say that college is just too expensive, but this is where community college tuition comes in at half the price of a CSU or a UC, and this is why the idea of free community college is almost unnecessary.

The words “free college tuition” spark interest in any college student with accumulating debt. In fact, this topic is so incredibly supported that Bernie Sanders implemented it as a core interest in his 2016 campaign. Once Hillary Clinton became the Democratic nominee, she decided to take it on herself with an extensive plan that guaranteed students free tuition. Unsurprisingly, free tuition resonates extremely well within the student demographic. To forty million Americans, free tuition eliminates the largest problem for students: debt (Hess, 2017). However, free college tuition generates the inverse of what these low-income and middle-income students believe. In fact, free college cripples them from multiple perspectives; students will end up spending more financially, will be less likely to graduate with a degree, and will be subjected to more inequality and less exposure.

In Panoliopolis, only 52 percent of citizens graduate college with a Bachelor's degree or higher. Our literacy rate is just 91%, and many people with lower educations, and in turn lower incomes have resorted to theft, leaving our city with a distressing crime rate of 38%. Most fortunately there is a way to downsize these problems. The Free community College which we have proposed can simultaneously work to improve all of these statistics through its attempt at assisting our community in secondary education.