As more students around the world enroll in colleges, the struggle to begin paying for college tuition begins. Over the years, attending college has become a bigger expense for students and their families due to the increase in the price of college tuition and fees. Financial aid and scholarships don’t do enough to economically assist students. Additionally, loans merely ensure that students are in debt for hundreds of thousands of dollars after they graduate. During this year’s presidential campaign, certain candidates have come up with a plan to create a better college experience for students. Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican candidate Marco Rubio both share similar and contrasting views concerning college tuition and student loans.
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She further hopes to aid those students already suffering from debt and make sure that colleges provide a more affordable tuition. Her plan includes an income-based repayment program and a cut in interest rates. Although Clinton’s plan aims to help students, its does not propose free college for all. Also, students have to contribute to the plan by working 10 hours a week. This seems fair considering the huge amount of money it will take to carry out this plan, to be exact, $350 billion over 10 years. Clinton’s plan is to be fully paid for by raising taxes on high-income tax
She further hopes to aid those students already suffering from debt and make sure that colleges provide a more affordable tuition. Her plan includes an income-based repayment program and a cut in interest rates. Although Clinton’s plan aims to help students, its does not propose free college for all. Also, students have to contribute to the plan by working 10 hours a week. This seems fair considering the huge amount of money it will take to carry out this plan, to be exact, $350 billion over 10 years. Clinton’s plan is to be fully paid for by raising taxes on high-income tax