“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world” (Nelson Mandela). A proper education is a major stepping stone in achieving the skills needed to become successful. Unfortunately, millions of teenagers across the nation are unable to attend college because they come from low-income households. Their parents are financially incapable of paying for their kids' costly education. These impoverished students should not be hindered by this disadvantage and deserve a quality education sponsored by the government. We, the future of this nation, should be given the chance to apply this “powerful weapon” of education through tuition-free college guaranteeing the continual success of our nation as a whole.
Some officials suggest college admission should not be free for students. The primary reason being financial limitations. The cost of paying for a large number of students to attend college is exceptionally high and will continue to …show more content…
The student loans debt altogether in America is at 1.2 trillion dollars (Friedman). This staggering amount is equivalent to five percent of the national debt. Not only did these college graduates experience challenges while going through college but also after graduating. Instead of saving for the down payment on a car or house, these new grads have to first worry about paying off their student loans and interest borrowed from the government. On average, it takes 21 years to fully pay off the average student loans debt. By implementing government funding of college tuition, the need to pay off student loans will be eliminated. This allows for increased economic spending power since they don’t have to worry about student loans. Graduates can use the money saved from loans to purchase consumer goods creating a higher GDP (Growth Domestic Product), ultimately benefiting our own
Some officials suggest college admission should not be free for students. The primary reason being financial limitations. The cost of paying for a large number of students to attend college is exceptionally high and will continue to …show more content…
The student loans debt altogether in America is at 1.2 trillion dollars (Friedman). This staggering amount is equivalent to five percent of the national debt. Not only did these college graduates experience challenges while going through college but also after graduating. Instead of saving for the down payment on a car or house, these new grads have to first worry about paying off their student loans and interest borrowed from the government. On average, it takes 21 years to fully pay off the average student loans debt. By implementing government funding of college tuition, the need to pay off student loans will be eliminated. This allows for increased economic spending power since they don’t have to worry about student loans. Graduates can use the money saved from loans to purchase consumer goods creating a higher GDP (Growth Domestic Product), ultimately benefiting our own