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.
No, but they should offer more scholarships and grants for all students of all types of income.
No but provide lower interest rates for student loans and consider starting programs to fund cheaper community college
Yes, for people who need help paying.
Yes if it for. Jobs where there are shortages no if otherwise
No, but local communities should find free community college and state/federal government should assist in expanding community college coverage areas
Yes, and include trade school as well
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No, promote trade schools and offer reduced tuition.
Yes, at public colleges and universities only
Yes, but only for educational pursuits that are needed - i.e. not liberal arts - pursuits such as business, medicine, IT, engineering, chemistry, math, etc. would be perfectly acceptable.
Yes, but only for jobs in the public sector with expected minimum 4 years of service (teaching, medicine, engineering, etc)
Tuition should be commensurate with the ability of the student, and tie the assistance with National Service.
Only if a student is actually has qualified for college
no but for two year programs yes
Gov should offer loan reduction assistance for graduating college
It’s nice in theory for the government to pay for it but I don’t want it to risk the legitimacy of some great public schools and risk high taxes
Yes, increase government funding so that all public universities give grants that every student receives that will cover most if not all of their education
No, but Universities and State colleges should be better funded by the government to lower tuition. And Stop paying their board members and presidents so much money.
Government should pay for the first two years and allow the younger generations to decide if they want to pursue a higher degree
No, state colleges should be funded at a state level for people who live in that state and plan on living in that state after a degree is earned.
Yes but make grade standards and opportunities for lower income families and students
Tuition in general should be far cheaper. Those who wish to further education should not have to choose between education and living expenses.
No, a degree is an investment in oneself however the federal government should not be allowed to require a degree for a job that is at least capable of the same training being administered by a company. By requiring degrees they are reinforcing the high cost of university. Essential worker degrees that are required for safety regulations should have more access for students of any background, for example, reduced living regardless of income. Dual responsibility of a government requiring degrees should guarantee the students background plays no role in their success to obtain that degree.
Only if potential students have demonstrated that they are competent and capable of achieving and succeeding at the college level. Plus, college should be made more inexpensive to begin with. And, there should be student loans available to everyone with very low interest rates.
I think students filling out FASFA should not have to include their parents income.
Government should pay for professions or skills that are needed in this country with some sort of work pay back prigram
Yes, for low and middle-class people.
Yes, but make the requirements to get in harder.
Yes, for disabled veterans. However, trade school tuition would be good by providing tradesmen for much needed areas.
Yes for those students that qualify educationally and are from low income homes.
Government getting involved was what raised the price of tuition in the first place. Get government out of it
They should pay for it. But not force everyone to go to college.
Yes, but only for state or public schools.
Yes, for students who meet the academic qualifications
No, but the high costs of tuition need to be evaluated
If you want free education, support businesses with incentives so that government can increase the tax collection from lets say higher exports. First support economy before spending and yes everybody should have equal right to study but it has to be paid for in organized and sensible manner.
Yes, but only for community college for up to 2 years which will allow them to save money for the college they transfer to
Regulate public university administrative costs and other spending
The government should not pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities. However, we need to update and reform our education system and adopt something similar to the German model.
Provide more free education for needed technical, mechanical, and environmental jobs that also support rebuilding infrastructure
College tuition is way too expensive and increases every year... the tuition should be affordable to all
yes, at public colleges and universities but only for those students who have earned it through a minimum GPA at a community college and only if they maintain that GPA while in the four year college.
Federally granted tuition should be based upon multiple factors, with at least 3 different programs.
1) Tuition on a merit based scholarship should be within reach of all racial demographics, not just minority demographics.
2) Tuition for minority groups should be expanded, providing tuition for basic 4 year curriculum, with options to file for merit based scholarship for higher degree seekers of high merit.
3) Tuition for trades and other high-demand vocational attainment should be expanded, and made readily available. A rapidly changing workplace requires high availability of quality education for returning students.
Yes, but in the form of grants. where they must be passing all classes, and pay back classes they failed.(not due to hardships/struggles)
Have free public options available in each state with admissions based on academic achievement
Yes, for state and city colleges and as a credit equal to average tuition at state schools in their state.
Public colleges and universities with gov't funding could quite possibly reduce or allow free education, I don't think it is incumbent on the government to pay for college at private universities.
Yes, partially, and have 0% interest rates on student loans, more scholarship opportunities for talented kids.
Yes, but only for students who carry a full course load and get a 3.0 grade point average or above. If they get below that average, they must pay for those particular classes themselves.
No, government needs to stay out of post-secondary education.
Yes, but only for in-state students attending in-state colleges and universities.
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