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.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
Yes
@9GXB6PM 5mos5MO
I don't think college should be free to all because I feel like college should be something that people have to earn, people should earn the right to be able to go to college and work hard for it. If college was free to all than people could just coast by in school, and not even try.
@9GXFYB3Independent5mos5MO
i dont think college should be free for everyone, however i do believe that more scholarships should be available to lower income households or maybe even first generation college attendees
@9GXK7GT5mos5MO
I believe that the prices of community college are reasonable enough for anyone to find an odd job or savings in order to attend. There should be federal aid for people in situations where this is not affordable though such as being a teen parent or under a certain living wage based on income/hours worked yearly. Private universities should NOT be free as this would propel our country into more debt…
@9GXG3WHRepublican5mos5MO
College should never be free because college is a choice and it's known that college is very expensive. Students need to pre-plan and budget for college. They can also use their education to work towards scholarships to help pay the prices.
@9GZZSZ2Republican5mos5MO
College should be free to all, because not everyone who "earns" their way into college has the appropriate funding to let them carry out their college career. It is one person's own choice to not try in school, but those who earn their place in college, obviously will not decide to do that.
@9FZMX3CIndependent 6mos6MO
Studies have shown that countries with free or heavily subsidized higher education have higher college enrollment rates and lower student loan debt. It can help alleviate the burden of student loan debt, which has reached record levels. By making college more accessible and affordable, we can empower more individuals to pursue higher education, increase their earning potential, and contribute to the economy. It's an investment in the future of our society and the success of people in my generation and the more to come!
@9FWH74LWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
Free college for all is a need since because colleges are too expensive many U.S. Citizens do not have a opportunity to have their studies on their resume therefore there would not be many people willing to hire them although being better options that people that could afford going to university
@9FWHSJ37mos7MO
Free college for all is a need since because colleges are too expensive many U.S. Citizens do not have a opportunity to have their studies on their resume therefore there would not be many people willing to hire them although being better options that people that could afford going to university
@9GFZ7Z36mos6MO
Free college for all gives students a chance to do something with their life for no cost, some people want to experience college but can't because it's too expensive
@9GFZNL36mos6MO
How the world is set up today you need college to be successful and there is a lot on low income people with not a lot of opportunities who is really smart and cant attend college because of the funds it take to attend and then is stuck working at a job they don't even like.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
No
@9FFPFR77mos7MO
Free college for all is good because our society can have less stress on getting education and our country can be more advanced if more people are able to get education.
@9FFRCGMLibertarian7mos7MO
If the government decides to pay for college, colleges will raise their prices by however much the government is providing.
@9F8MWQ67mos7MO
Education is key to moving forward. Many people choose not to go to college because of financial reasons. Having put 2 kids through college, it is not easy. It is a financial burden on all parties: parents and students. The focus should be on obtaining an education.
@9F866NT7mos7MO
Free college for all is good because our society can have less stress on getting education and our country can be more advanced if more people are able to get education.
@9FXP5NN7mos7MO
If colleges are been paid for by the government, it will benefit a lot of people and there will also be little or no excuse for people not to go to school or get an education.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students
@9GXB6PM 5mos5MO
Providing more scholarship opportunities for the low income less fortunate students is an amazing step for the future, Low-income students naturally work harder because they don't really have the things required to excell in life.
@9GXFD7Y5mos5MO
I agree because it will provide equal opportunity to low-income students so they don't have to work as hard and they can still excel in life being low-income
@9GXFPDX5mos5MO
yes because not everybody has money to go to college and get a education so yes we should go to college for free or have a public college.
@9GXF8NN5mos5MO
I absolutely agree with this. They do not have the same chances at life because of their upbringing, and that is not fair. "Life is not fair" does not apply when it is something that can be fixed.
@9FZMX3CIndependent 6mos6MO
Providing more scholarship opportunities for low-income students is a step in the right direction, but it may not fully address the issue of accessibility and affordability for all students. Free College for All would ensure equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of their financial background. It would create a more level playing field and help break down barriers to higher education.
@9FZNFH36mos6MO
The kids of today are meant to be tomorrow's leaders. How are they supposed to do that if they can't afford college? There is all this potential for them and all they need is the opportunity to be able to try.
@9FZNXDVPeace and Freedom6mos6MO
Yes, I agree with this statement because if someone is dedicated to getting good grades and focusing in school than I believe their college tuition should be for free.
@9FTJW64 7mos7MO
Expanding access to higher education through free college for all can bridge the socioeconomic gap and promote equality. Studies indicate that countries with tuition-free or heavily subsidized higher education, like many in Europe, have higher rates of college graduates, leading to a more skilled workforce and economic growth. By eliminating tuition fees, students from low-income backgrounds can pursue higher education without the burden of debt, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. Additionally, investing in education at this level can lead to a more informed citizenry, fostering innovation and progress. Providing scholarship opportunities, while valuable, might not be enough to address the systemic inequalities that free college for all aims to rectify, making it a more comprehensive solution.
@9FTNY46Republican7mos7MO
College affordability is at its lowest point in history, but the need for a college degree only increases. The weight of a degree, even an associate's degree, determines a job even at entry level. Low-income families know there aren't many options when choosing a college because they know the need to go to a cheaper one and take out the dreaded student loans is the only option left. Free college gives everyone the chance at higher education and allows for our people to flourish with knowledge, to bring up the average for those who take the chance to learn because they have the choice but also for those who don't.
@9FTP5BPIndependent7mos7MO
I agree with this comment about free college for all. Students should have the right to pursue a higher education regardless of their background and income records. If we gave free education for those students we would be highly advanced in today's technology with people's potential. Become more educated and be civilized which can reduce violence and unacceptable behaviors in public.
@9G2JJ64 6mos6MO
Many students who get into colleges get into huge debt because of how much money they had to borrow from the government. Scholarships may give funding, but only if the student wins. Doing scholarships takes time, and people who don't have as much time to do it don't get equal funding. When students get into debt, they take most of their lives paying it. It's like the federal government made sure to lure the young students into a trap where they will have to be paying off a huge debt for the rest of their lives. The federal government has to make sure that all students have equal chances of graduating from a college.
@9G3JD3ZWomen’s Equality6mos6MO
yes because higher education is more expensive than it needs to be and so many citizens are still swimming in their college debts because they can't pay them all off so either reduce tuition by thousands or make it free.
@9G3J7GP6mos6MO
yes I agree with the author the government should give people the right for higher education and chance at it
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
No, but provide lower interest rates for student loans
@9FT8J9V7mos7MO
while lower interest rates do help, in the end it would overall be more beneficial for the government to pay for all of college because many students still cant afford college even with lower interest rates.
@9FM5XPB7mos7MO
Students don't want student loans or college debts because then they would have to pay it off later and that could rack up to a lot of money and they probably wouldn't be able to pay it off. They would have to worry about that on top of whatever else they have to do. Having Free College would put less stress on the person and they wouldn't have to worry about debt or paying back student loans.
@9FSJK377mos7MO
By the time kids get out of college they are not gonna want to pay off all of the loans and debts that they have carried from college
@9FGR8FGWomen’s Equality7mos7MO
The Federal government isn't responsible for providing individuals with a college level education. However, the government should strive to help improve the number of citizens who are able to obtain a college education by helping lower student loans rate. School should be an investment that you can realistically pay off. Such as how we paid for failed businesses during COVID and how we paid to help bail out big banks. Why not give the money back to people who could also use the help.
@ISIDEWITH5yrs5Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition
@9GLFMSY 6mos6MO
Top Agreement
Many students do not come from a wealthy or even stable family. These students also have limited resources and are not able to find scholarships. Students who have experienced more hardships than average kids should most definitely have free college opportunities. Other students should also have the opportunities for a more affordable college.
@9GLHW9RRepublican6mos6MO
there are many options to have free collage through the work of the student. there are many scholar ships giving chances to people of this nature. if a student is willing to work hard enough to go to collage they can do it for free already.
@9GLHVCYRepublican6mos6MO
Students who come from a poorer family have financial aid, scholarships are available for students the ACT is given to students for free. You have to work for what you get. It is the students job to pay for college no matter where you come from.
@9GLMJGJ6mos6MO
I agree that many students do not come from a wealthy or even stable family. Students should have the opportunities for a more affordable college.
@9GLJ8BF6mos6MO
Everyone has the right to an education and it should be affordably available to all in order to jump start a career.
@9FT8J9V7mos7MO
partial tuition allows for many people to receive help paying for college without taking to much funds out of the government that is either payed by taxes or used on other important events.
@9H56RQP5mos5MO
Most would agree that college isn't for everyone. While I believe college should be offered for free to all for the first four semesters (two years), those who take advantage of the free ride or slack off should be held to strict penalties / academic probation while offered educational assistance & tutoring. If they continue to meet the minimum standard or fail most or all of their classes, then they will be barred from further educational aid after two consecutive semesters of failure.
@9FMKY937mos7MO
Only giving students who receive partial tuitions "free college" excludes those who have to pay the full tuition.
@8LXMDF53yrs3Y
I think they should help the people who need it but not for everyone
@94Z37B42yrs2Y
No, but abolish interest rates for student loans.
@8G5FNF4Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, but they should offer more scholarships and grants for all students of all types of income.
@8KWVHJ8Women’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide lower interest rates for student loans.
@8DB5PWQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for state schools and community colleges
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