Education has always been a necessity, but in today’s society it is impossible to get ahead without it. A Higher education is no longer a luxury for the privileged, but a necessity for a better life and economic opportunity in America’s global economy. Jobs can travel anywhere in the world and education, and skill can determine an individual’s success. President Barack Obama says, “By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world.” To this day college education remains essential and is the best investment that a student can make for their future. ” The U.S. Department of Education”
K-12 was education free because it is good for individuals and the society. This is also true for higher education. Recent studies show that a college degree is a pathway to a more stable life, financially and otherwise, even for students who struggled in high school. College graduates smoke less, commit fewer crimes, draw less attention on social welfare …show more content…
Older students realize that a higher education is the key to success, but the higher education system isn’t delivering the tools that are needed. Because of the rising cost of college students are unable to enroll to complete their degree. many college graduates feel the weight of their student loans holding them back from reaching their destiny, and too many prospective college students think that a higher education is out of their price range. Half of Americans from high-income families hold a bachelor’s degree by 25. 1 in 10 people from low-income families receive that level of education. Regardless of income, high school graduates who enroll in a four-year college fail to finish and barely half will earn their degree in the standard time. “The U.S. Department of