A 2017 College Board study estimated that the cost of college has increased 100% since 2001. The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank estimates that U.S. college tuition debt has increased from $480 billion in 2006 to $1.5 trillion in 2018. Several 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary candidates have argued that the cost of college is out of control and that the government should pay for tuition. Opponents argue that the government cant afford it and point to estimates from the Committee for a Responsible Federal budget that estimate programs would cost the government $80 billion a year.
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@96F4XYTIndependent3yrs3Y
no, but the government should provide lower interest rates on student loans and more scholarship opportunities.
@8TKMJXN4yrs4Y
Only for public universities and community colleges.
@8NBR72Z5yrs5Y
no but force colleges to lower tuition costs
@B5F85RW1 day1D
yes if your doing something actually good for the world and no if its usles no one will ever use or need
@B5549BTProgressive2wks2W
Providing oppertunities like forgivness for certain jobs like government offices, Teaching, Buisness managment or scientific research should be mandatory, otherwise scholarships should be open to those looking for other oppertunities.
@B53MYHB2wks2W
No, but the federal government should pressure colleges and universities to lower costs. they are out of control.
@B4R7CK84wks4W
They should contribute more to lowering interest rates or helping with loans when it comes to PUBLIC schools
@B4D78YX1mo1MO
Yes, depending on the student's correlation with the federal government, what they're courses are, etc.
@B2Y7MQ23mos3MO
The federal government pushes college as the only option after high school (that helps you better yourself) besides going straight into the non-corporate work force or the military. But they don't do anything to help with the cost, interest rates, repayment or ability to pay them off. The requirements for federal aid makes it so some people going into college (community or 4 year) have to take out private loans they will never be able to pay off at high interest rates. The federal government should make the cost more accessible ($60,000 a year is one of the cheapest 4 year schools) and lower interest rates, as well as, re-go over the FAFSA requirements to make higher education more accessible.
@9XY268C6mos6MO
Students should have the option to choose between public or military service such as active duty, reserve, national guard, AmeriCorps, or peace corps with the reward of education benefits for if having served for minimum of 4 years.
@9XT9ZVT6mos6MO
Either tuition costs need to come down as they have increased drastically, or everyone should receive the same relief amount whether it be 5k or 10k or whatever no more, no less.
In-state tuition for public state schools should be free and funding should be supplemented by federal support.
@9XHVVPD6mos6MO
No, but high school teachers and counselors need to be able to better prepare aspiring college students for the potential financial implications of taking on a large amount of debt.
@9XDS6YB6mos6MO
I think no, because they cant pay for everyone but they should definitely offer more scholarships to everyone because the price of college is so expensive.
@9X9MTQN7mos7MO
No but it should be so much easier for people to be educated and go to college. There should be no interest rate, and it should be less expensive. It is your choice to go to college though and nothing in life is free.
@9X2M7GQ7mos7MO
I think it should be half and half. The parents and student pay half and the government pays the other half.
@9VZBCYKProgressive7mos7MO
I believe that the federal government should improve more scholarship opportunities for students of lower income while also lowering interest rates for student loans.
@9VQBZM4Independent7mos7MO
In a perfect world. Colleges and Universites are completely paid for the government, and tution fees are non existent, free education. however that is not how the USA works.
I think that the best way to solve this problem is to lower the interest rate on student loans, even if it's only a couple decimals lower. and not forcing every College student to apply for FAFSA, especially if they don't need it or want it. and honestly put restrictions on colleges on how much they can charge for tuition fees.
again though, we need to strike the right balance. we must consider both sides of this issue carefully and find a solution that most people on both sides can get behind.
@9VQ744W7mos7MO
No because then the taxes will go up and if people want to go to college they should pay themselves. If the government pay people could start to be lazy because they pay for them therefore they will be more careless and treat it unimportant.
@9SHMYS7Independent9mos9MO
No, but male college more accessible to those who are not able to afford it. Also if it will be funded by government funds in part or whole then useless degrees should not be permitted.
@9SCC3649mos9MO
No, but provide no interest rates for student loans and provide more scholarship opportunities for all
@9S4T75H9mos9MO
Yes, but it needs to have criteria like attendance, grades or a term of service back to the government
@9RTFJWS9mos9MO
No, college is a privilege, not a right. The government should mandate that schools teach financial literacy in high school allowing for students to then make better decisions regarding their future.
@9RMQK8B10mos10MO
Yes, but only based on performance. Students with a 4.0 gpa receive 100% tuition free, 3.5 gpa pay 50%, everyone else pays full price.
@9QRHXRS10mos10MO
No, but tuition costs should be drastically reduced in order to be affordable to the majority of citizens
@9LJFT3K1yr1Y
No, but cover Community College tuition on a sliding scale AND provide more scholarship opportunities.
@9KRH49F1yr1Y
Have more funding available or work to increase funds during school or work program post grad to pay with no interest
@9JX895V1yr1Y
Depends on the students' major. If it is going to help the country improve yes, if it's something they will never use then no.
@9JBJ22CIndependent1yr1Y
No, the federal government should not pay for tuition at ALL four-year colleges. However, I would support free tuition for students at select public universities that are already receiving federal funding.
@9J9QKR61yr1Y
Yes, for partial tuition for a non-profit institution with the additional option of a 2-year college or university, or trade school.
I think that it depends because you don't want them to run out of money paying for you or someone else to go to collage so i think sometimes but not always like if they are rich i don't think they should be paying for them because they have plenty of money but if they are poor then i think you should because they need to go to school and learn about things in life that happened and happens
@9J8Q6JP1yr1Y
I think they should work to making schools more affordable for all. That way students don’t drown in loans after college. If they owe less to colleges there is money being saved by government and student and families.
@9J8G7MG1yr1Y
This only applies to public universities and the student must maintain an overall grade point average above 3.0 (on scale of 4.0). This is minimum grade allowed if students are offered merit scholarships.
@9HYT8P31yr1Y
The Federal Government should heavily subsidize public universities (so they are much more affordable) and make every effort possible to reduce the cost of private ones.
@9HYSYW61yr1Y
No, but colleges need to stop taking advantage of government funded student loans and charging unfair tuitions to young adults that don't acknowledge the cost
@9HPH3GMIndependent1yr1Y
The government should work to lower tuition as much as possible, and also create more scholarship opportunities for low-income students.
@9HKZSVQIndependent1yr1Y
No, but I believe that interest rates should be lowered and there should be more scholarship opportunities provided.
@9HBD4MF1yr1Y
Yes, but every American should have a predetermined lifetime amount they can use for college, paraprofessional certification, vocational rehabilitation, or trade school.
@9GH7WFY2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for public colleges and universities. Private schools should not receive public funds unless they are directly for the public good.
If the government can't afford to pay the 4-year tuition then they should help reduce interest rates for student loans, & provide more scholarship opportunities for students with low or no-income.
Yes, but have a small select number of schools that offer free tuition
@9FK8K4MIndependent2yrs2Y
No but eliminate the Federal Guarantee of Loans
@9FC5SWT2yrs2Y
Yes, but only for careers that are needed to move our country forward.
@9F2NNFV2yrs2Y
We could transition into a tuition-free country such a Germany however their taxes also are much higher.
@9F2NDB42yrs2Y
yes depending on the situation certain students are in at that time in their life like disabled parents or parents who's credit was ruined by national economic issues
@9DZZFT72yrs2Y
College should be cheaper, doesn’t have to be free but should be much more affordable
@9DZNZK62yrs2Y
no interest, first two years free, college or trade school
@9DCKVJ7Independent2yrs2Y
No. Tuition has gotten so bad because the government got involved. If they backed off we could get the cost of tuition back under control.
no, but there should be more programs to help students pay their student debt
no, but there should be more programs to help students today their student debt
@92FDYLC3yrs3Y
Yes at Public Colleges and Universities
@8G3985B5yrs5Y
Private college you should pay but state schools should be free for residents.
Yes, but only for public universities. There should probably be some split in funding between federal and state too.
@9B9265H2yrs2Y
Yes, but for public institutions. Not private Universities.
@9B7JVV22yrs2Y
no, but lower the cost of colleges in general
@98NZPBJ2yrs2Y
yes, but only for those who make under $100,000 a year
@97J2Z4P3yrs3Y
Partially for public university, per request of student
@9747SPB3yrs3Y
Yes, through certain programs for less fortunate families.
@96DN82J3yrs3Y
Form some sort of application with some rigorous guidelines or just add this onto the FASFA to allow for low-income students to go for free.
@968828B3yrs3Y
people who have financial issues
@9678TKC3yrs3Y
No, but costs should be regulated
@95SYF7B3yrs3Y
Yes, federal government pays tuition for 4 years at a public university or community college or trade school. Pays only 2 years or has cap on amount for private universities.
@95R8X9W3yrs3Y
Yes but only for STEM fields and only for people that are committed to working within the US for some number of years
Tuition for state schools should have a cap on them so schools stop raising costs when the education stays the same
@95GP684Independent3yrs3Y
Reduce the cost charged by schools or provide more state funded support
@95F3BQ43yrs3Y
Yes, But only for public colleges.
@95DKDKNIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but create checks for tuition increases that are vastly outside of inflationary rates.
@957MLKC3yrs3Y
Yes, but only for low income student who would otherwise have an extremely hard time paying for college.
@9568S8X3yrs3Y
I think the college should only take money from you when you use your degree.
@952CY4D3yrs3Y
Two year college should be free for those who want to attend. Maybe an extension of highschool by years. More grants and scholarships, and get rid of interest rates on loans/lower 4+ year tuition costs. Quit giving sports and administration officials big payouts.
@94XNQL53yrs3Y
The education system should be restructured so that general education is concluded before college, and then higher education is a free option for those who wish to specialize in their field.
@94XNL5S3yrs3Y
Public Colleges and Universities should be free, Private Universities and Colleges should have some financial assistance
@94X7FVC3yrs3Y
@93YZTMP3yrs3Y
No, colleges and universities should be audited regarding their tutor ion rates and how that money is being spent. Put a cap on tuition rate inflation instead.
@93PB3ML3yrs3Y
College should be less expensive, but not paid for by the government
@93N8RB6Progressive3yrs3Y
Trade schools, community colleges, and four year state universities.
@93N7YSB3yrs3Y
If we’re going to pay for it, there needs to be accountability
@93FKVRN3yrs3Y
No just set a standard that colleges can’t go above an “x” amount of money
@93DK7MK3yrs3Y
Yes, but for disadvantaged students who merit it
@938Y8PS3yrs3Y
Only for public colleges & universities
@92VXPM93yrs3Y
In state community college should be free
@92GZ6C53yrs3Y
The Federal government should not be involved with education, but the States should be permitted to do as they wish.
@92FQQGS3yrs3Y
No the federal government should remove itself from all forms of public education.
@phillycheese3yrs3Y
Yes, but There should be regulations about how high the cost of tuition can be, as for many people it is unacheivably expensive. If there are caps on how expensive tuition is, then more people will be able to go to college, and the government won't have to pay as much for tuition or scholarships. As it is now, poor people have an extremely hard ladder to climb (so to speak) just to get out of poverty. Especially with inflation, and greedy corporations.
@8ZPJRNH3yrs3Y
the federal government should put restrictions on colleges and universities so that tuitions don't go overboard
@8YPPNBD3yrs3Y
You should not have to pay college tuition at all.
@8YCGNZ53yrs3Y
Yes, but mainly pay for people who live in low income households and live in high crime communities to encourage them to get further education instead of going into crime.
@8YCBRPG3yrs3Y
No, but they should be allowed to moderate tuition costs.
@8YCBKKS3yrs3Y
yes, at least the public colleges
@8YCBJQH3yrs3Y
yes, but only for (lower-income) students who qualify.
@8YBMFJKIndependent3yrs3Y
No, but provide lower interest rates, and add more scholarship opportunities.
@8Y9F4J53yrs3Y
Cheaper tuition all around!
@8Y82LH53yrs3Y
Tuition as a whole should be cut down at least 50% across the board for everyone and student loans shouldn't be as punishing as they are
@8XSK56X3yrs3Y
No, but after public universities and colleges provide a summary of spending a cap should be placed on these institutions for how much can be charged for an education that would be equitable with inflation.
@8XKJWFW3yrs3Y
yes but for kids who are eligible from being in low income homes
@8XHX59S3yrs3Y
Tuition rates should be heavily reduced. Education shouldn't cost so much.
@8XBY25PIndependent4yrs4Y
they should just lower the cost of college so its easily affordable.
@8X7XRCT4yrs4Y
Yes, but not fully. Some spots should be paid for by the government, but others should pay themselves.
@8X4G82V4yrs4Y
Yes, but only through the expansion of scholarship opportunities and increased taxation on the rich
@8WV65YPIndependent4yrs4Y
Public colleges should have increased government assistance, private colleges can be exempt.
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