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Should students have to pay for #college?

College should be #free for everyone. If the world is focusing on a better society, # education should be free.

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Noah’s Answer

I think that aside from the fact that providing free college would be economically difficult to do, it's not a good way to create ownership for the individual. Think of the times in your life that you had to invest in something, someone, and/or yourself compared to the times when effort/investment on your part was not required. I know for myself, the ownership and experiences I gained in the scenarios that I had to invest time and money were more meaningful and long lasting.

I paid for my own college with no scholarships or support from my parents. It was not easy and I did carry some student loan debt into my professional career, but I learned how to own my future in a way that I wouldn't have otherwise. I think this experience has taken me further in my career and enabled me to handle stress and money management better than I would have otherwise. I also gained a deeper appreciation for my education and took it more seriously knowing I was paying out of pocket. In the short run free college sounds nice, but in the long run the value and dividends you get from paying for it are worth much more in my opinion.
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Jonathon’s Answer

As it stands many colleges are already receiving tax-paid subsidies, resulting in lower tuition for students living in the area. Colleges also receive grants for government research projects to assist in funding the universities. Revenue also comes from sales from sporting events, contests, etc. So even though it would be wonderful for college to be free, the funding to provide such would be extremely draining to our tax systems, and those who do not choose to go to college and receive higher education would be left holding the bill through their taxes. Want fries with that $3 + $10 in tax cheeseburger?
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