decades. During the 2014-2015 year private institution’s tuition increases at a rate of about 3.7% and at public institutions at a rate of about 2.9%. Imagine if something you eat/drink regularly like a McDonald’s cheeseburger or a Starbucks coffee price increased at that same rate of 5%. Would it be worth purchasing? Would you find cheaper alternatives? Would you treat it as a luxury? All of these same emotions go through a person’s mind when making college decisions. These are also thoughts when deciding whether to go to a community college before going to a four year institution or even when deciding whether to pursue higher education as an option. Total cost of attendance, cost of housing, meal plans, even things like transportation are all taken into consideration when making tough decisions about higher education. Have you ever thought deeply into these costs? A better question is have you ever thought about whose decision it is to decide these cost tuition, what qualifies them to do this? What is there info source? Do they consider the thousands of students that attend the University and their families that are forced to make essential changes to allow said student to…
1. The purpose of the Military Tuition Assistance Program (MTAP) is to provide financial aid to active duty service members earning college credits.1 The Tuition Assistance program is one of the most frequently cited reasons for re-enlistment among the enlisted corps.2 In recent weeks, a Department of Defense (DoD) family council has recommended expanding the MTAP to include licenses and technical certifications.3 As stated by the Sergeant Major of the Army, Dan Dailey, “one of his…
Tuition at selective private colleges and universities has risen yearly by two to three percent more than the speed of inflation (Ehrenberg 1). Tuition raises at public colleges have decreased lightly, but the price is still out of grasp for low-income students. Financial aid has diminished. A select group of colleges and universities are slashing their tuition; nevertheless, student debts can stick with a person, even later graduation. The burdens of college tuition can impact a person’s life,…
College Tuition Costs Should Be Lowered “It is believed that the prices of college tuition are climbing faster than the U.S. inflation rate”, according to Average Rate Growths. A student degree makes a big difference in a person’s salary. However, having a degree is a key to making much more in any type of field. With the demand of a college degree rising, tuition costs are also being raised. This is making it more difficult for people to be able to afford a college degree. It seems even some…
arrangements to lower the high costs of college tuition, allowing individuals to afford paying for the courses and expenses without falling into debt, with the effort of the Congress, College boards, and the President, because these executives are able to contribute a budget for funds, make orderly changes with the educational regulations, help students regardless from a rich or poor family, and take action even in the most difficult situations. BODY PARAGRAPH 1: The effort in lowering college…
The costs of college tuition are rising across the nation. Many families are struggling to afford the steep price of sending their children to a college. As the cost of attending college increases, many students opt for loans, which is leading to a huge economic crisis. This problem is a huge consequence of the rises in college tuition, which is driven by inflation. This is, therefore, causing some students to avoid college by opting for a job right out of high school or going to a less…
College tuition is a nightmare among people seeking a higher education. Tuition is not decreasing; in fact it has been on a rapid nonstop rise since 1978. College tuition is a growing concern since many of the job openings require some sort of college education to even be considered for the job. Today’s society has made college appear as requirement in order to succeed in life, but in order to succeed one must go bankrupted paying college tuition to prove ones successfulness. Even after…
but their complaints are completely justifiable. Over the past decade, tuition fees have risen over 80 percent, and that isn’t all. College textbooks have also become more expensive, increasing over 79 percent in a matter of a decade (Kurtzleben, 2013). With the cost of college slowly increasing, how is the average student expected to pay for college without using more loans than needed? The solution is to lower tuition, which many people advocate. This will encourage students and allow more…
President Barack Obama recently proposed a bill to provide free tuition for full and part time community college students who maintain a certain grade point average. His proposal hopes to benefit less fortunate college students by giving them an opportunity to receive an education. According to the article “Expanding Community College Access”, the program is set up to help around nine million students and encourage them to continue studying to earn degrees in advanced level of education.…
In a Time article, Steven Goodman shows why and how college tuition should be regulated: There are many different reasons for the rise in tuition, including better student residences, the best and latest laboratories, security improvements, and “cuts in state subsidies and administrative growth”. “Ironically, the accessibility of student loans, while admirable at first glance, has contributed to tuition growth.” This shows that when students take out loans, they are figuratively adding more fuel…