The Benefits Of College Education

Many students don’t get the chance to further their academic career after high school. Some aren’t able because child care is too expensive or they have to work to support themselves. Everyone should get money for school if they need it. Some parents can’t afford to help the students pay for college, while others can. Money should be given for need rather than want. But I believe there should be stipulations to getting the free schooling. College should be free to those who want to get a degree and need the funding.

Higher education through colleges and universities has been going on for hundreds of years and can be dated back to ancient Greece. In the United States, it was long the second option for those wanted more knowledge and a better paying job. In recent years it has become increasingly more expensive, and more necessary to make a living wage. This has raised the question of whether or not college should be free. While current system for college payment is flawed in many ways, eliminating its costs would not solve the problem, and instead, create more.

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.

Just about everyone agrees that college should be more affordable. A century ago high school was becoming a necessity, not a luxury; today the same is happening to college. If college is essential for building a career and being a full participant in our democracy as high school once was, shouldn 't it be free, paid for by public dollars, and treated as a right of all members of our country? The average college graduate comes out of college with at least $60,000 in debt and if they went to an Ivy League should that shots up to upward of $100,000 all this debt before they even get their first real job (“Fast Facts”). This is the burden that students have to worry about and then they only have six months to find a job that can cover they loan payments, which can be as much as a couple thousand dollars a month and most working people can’t afford that. These days it is highly emphasized that the responsibility to educate the poor lies on the shoulders of the government. It should be, considering the significant hike in the tuition fees worldwide. In such circumstances, many intelligent and hardworking students miss out on studying in a university due to lack of funds. This not only demoralizes the student, but also has a negative impact on the society as it loses out on its future professionals.

A college education is proven to increase an individual 's earnings, however, women’s earnings are still not as much as men’s, even when they have the same degree (Patten, 2015).

There are many choices and paths to choose when the time comes to attend college however, a question to ask is, is it worth it? If decided to attend college, the following decision to be made revolves around an area of study one would like to pursue and the topic of study that will be available for them. Though many can further their education in different ways, a couple of ways consist of attending a four year college (private/ public) or a community college. Not going to college at all is the other alternative, but is it really a smart idea? Most adults have continuously told young students all through high school to attend college. A student’s chance of economic success in the future can be risen due to a college education. Judith Scott-Clayton, who is an assistant professor of economics and education at Teachers College at Columbia University states, “Individuals with bachelor’s degrees earn about 60 percent more than those with just a high school diploma, who in turn earn about 40 percent more than high school dropouts.” Students who seek higher education, are more likely to experience a better future and a better life. The cost of going to college may seem overwhelming at times however, the experiences and education obtained throughout college is priceless in regards to the way one interacts with others on a global basis, has a stronger job stability, and has better employment benefits.

As the price to attend college increases throughout the years many young adults are experiencing increasing difficulty in being able to pay for such an endeavor and many more are beginning to question whether or not it’s worth the price due to the faltering of the economy. The price tag may be the most common concern about getting a college education but another important factor that many students consider when applying for college is how much time they will need to devote to school. Many prospective students think that the time spent in a college math class is a waste when they are majoring in the arts. This results in many students deciding against getting a college education in favor for finding a source of income to support themselves and due to the lack of employment opportunities available today the decision to choose an income over an education is really a matter of survival. However, this is the beginning of a slippery slope that can easily lead to a population that is severely lacking in education which can lead to a disaster in a country where the nations populace are the ones making decisions with their vote. I believe it is time to make education not only cheaper, but more accessible to more people across the country by eliminating course requirements and majors in order to allow students to seek out an education that is tailored to the subject they are seeking to pursue. Doing so will not only result in a lower cost of college by eliminating useless and

College should be free to attend due to the fact that people who may be smarter than others may not be able to attend college because of their lack of income. In 2010, the average college-tuition bill ate up nearly 40 percent of median earnings in the United States. In 2001, it accounted for less than a quarter of a family’s paycheck.(“Tuition Remission: Costly for Colleges.”). College tuition has skyrocketed the last few years, from 2001 to 2010 the cost for college has gone up 15 percent. Therefore college is becoming unaffordable for the common citizen. ”Every student should have the opportunity to pursue a college education and realize their goals and ambitions,” Owens President Christa Adams said.(“Owens Expands Free College Program to Whitmer Grads.”). If college was free to attend people would realize their goals and ambitions and it might encourage them to achieve their goals. People and parents of kids who pay taxes should be able to attend college free of charge.

The prices the days College students are paying for higher education is atrocious. It is true that universities paint a beautiful picture in on pamphlets because at the end of the college is a business Instead of putting majority of donations to sports universities should them in financial aid to students and towards research. When deciding on a college, families should create a plan and see if it loan is manageable before taking it. Having debt can be a burden, but this will makes students more eager to actually want to get a job and remain focus on school. But I also do not feel college should be given to everyone for free because then a degree would be worthless. There would be an abundance of highly educated people working in jobs below

The outrageous price of college tuition today is making going to school unrealistic for most. The United States government should work to make public universities free to no cost to students in the United States. Many people who are not as fortunate as others, are at a disadvantage for college. College is supposed to be a place where anyone can go to school and obtain a degree for a better future. Now college has merged with capitalism, and its purpose is to collect money from the youth and in the process help earn a education.

In today’s society, the cost of attending college is so high that many students are unable to afford to. Consequently, fewer students from lower-income families attend college compared to those from higher-income families, despite the fact that the federal government supplies financial aid to those that are eligible. As a result of the rise in tuition, many young students no longer can afford college. College education should be free for those living below the poverty line so that they have access to attend college and to lift financial burdens from their families.

This is a classic example of a catch 22. A person needs an education to have money, but a person cannot make money without an education. This is what contributes to the unequal distribution of wealth that is allowing poverty to be a problem in the lives of millions of Americans. If everyone was given the right to a college education, America could finally start to live up to its full potential and end poverty and hunger.

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 students to stay encouraged and focused on their academics.

Among the US college students only sixty percent of them graduate. Sadly, the rest of the students end up not able to graduate. The US has one of the highest college drop outs among developed countries. Most people didn’t really realize how expensive college actually is when they start the college path. However, when it is a time and realize they cannot fund to cover the cost of their school tuition, they forced to change their idea of perusing their dream and dropout college. This country is losing a lot of future leaders and change makers due to a college fee. All citizen regardless of their economical back ground, race, gender or marital status need to enjoy have the free public access. Lack of Opportunity shouldn’t be the cause for the

In the United States of America, college education should be universal and free for all students. According to the department of education, the statics show that at least 60,000 graduate college students will be in debt after coming out of college, and if these college graduates attended an Ivy League their debt will increase even more up to an upward of $100,000 in more debt even before these students get their first job.