It’s the end of the school year, instead of getting excited, I’m stressed out because of my student loan debt and how I’m going to afford it.
“I’m pretty sure some of my schoolmates are hyped right now making their summer plan.”
For me, my summer plan is getting a job. Many high school students who come from a low-income family never go to college due to lack of school tuition. For those who attend, they’re either at a 2-year college or they were lucky to have had a scholarship. I’m in my first year of college while preparing for the second year and when I look at what lies ahead of me, I always ask myself if all of this is worth it. I know that education is important, but to what end I’m I willing to go for me to earn my college …show more content…
For individuals, education beyond the high school level is presumed to be the way to white-collar jobs, better-paying jobs, expanded life options, intellectual capabilities and frequently a good time in the pursuit of any or all of the above. For societies, higher education is assumed to be the key to technology, productivity, and the other ingredients of international competitiveness and economic growth. Higher education also shapes and preserves the values that define a culture. And it is believed to be a main impact of social justice and equal …show more content…
Everything has now transitioned to student loans (Best Value Schools). Let’s face it, we all know that without a college degree nowadays you’re bound to loose in life. Current analysis shows higher education is becoming more valuable each year. Clearly, if you want to have a college degree from the top colleges, you’re going to need someone to pay for it whether it’s your guardian’s or scholarship funds.
According to National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of higher education has surged more than 538% since 1985. Meaning the cost of higher education is almost 4.5 times as expensive as it was 30 years ago (Best Value Schools). For the 2012–13 academic year, the annual prices for undergraduate tuition, room, and board were estimated to be $15,022- 19,339 at public institutions, $39,173 at private nonprofit institutions, and $23,158 at private for-profit institutions (National Center for Education Statistics).
Here at the University of Tennessee, the cost of attendance for 2015 was $ 27,962 for in-state students that is an increase of $825 from the previous year (One Stop Express). If that keeps happening this will be a massive increase in 5 years from
“I’m pretty sure some of my schoolmates are hyped right now making their summer plan.”
For me, my summer plan is getting a job. Many high school students who come from a low-income family never go to college due to lack of school tuition. For those who attend, they’re either at a 2-year college or they were lucky to have had a scholarship. I’m in my first year of college while preparing for the second year and when I look at what lies ahead of me, I always ask myself if all of this is worth it. I know that education is important, but to what end I’m I willing to go for me to earn my college …show more content…
For individuals, education beyond the high school level is presumed to be the way to white-collar jobs, better-paying jobs, expanded life options, intellectual capabilities and frequently a good time in the pursuit of any or all of the above. For societies, higher education is assumed to be the key to technology, productivity, and the other ingredients of international competitiveness and economic growth. Higher education also shapes and preserves the values that define a culture. And it is believed to be a main impact of social justice and equal …show more content…
Everything has now transitioned to student loans (Best Value Schools). Let’s face it, we all know that without a college degree nowadays you’re bound to loose in life. Current analysis shows higher education is becoming more valuable each year. Clearly, if you want to have a college degree from the top colleges, you’re going to need someone to pay for it whether it’s your guardian’s or scholarship funds.
According to National Center for Education Statistics, the cost of higher education has surged more than 538% since 1985. Meaning the cost of higher education is almost 4.5 times as expensive as it was 30 years ago (Best Value Schools). For the 2012–13 academic year, the annual prices for undergraduate tuition, room, and board were estimated to be $15,022- 19,339 at public institutions, $39,173 at private nonprofit institutions, and $23,158 at private for-profit institutions (National Center for Education Statistics).
Here at the University of Tennessee, the cost of attendance for 2015 was $ 27,962 for in-state students that is an increase of $825 from the previous year (One Stop Express). If that keeps happening this will be a massive increase in 5 years from