Introduction
A Brief Look into the topic of College Tuition
Jeffrey Trinh
College as we imagine it today is very much in contrast to the traditional college that existed in prior periods of history. For instance, these higher educational institutions (and often formal education in general) was originally intended for the rich and elite, leaving little opportunity for common folk, save for those few with highly exceptional prowess and intelligence, to further and uphold the stability of their names and legacies. It is only over time (very recently in fact following WWII) that college become an open opportunity for all individuals with the right amount of motivation and will, regardless of their background and socioeconomic standing, at least in the western world.
For every individual ever wishing to enroll into college, they must and will understand that becoming a student is an investment, not only in terms of hard work and effort, but also money. We go to college expecting to learn and develop our skills in a career or field that is most interesting and valuable to our preferences. With the formal development of these specialized skills, one will hopefully graduate and find an occupation that will stabilize their lives both financially and emotionally. One of the first steps that are always and most importantly taken into consideration by the majority of prospecting students how much the school will charge for its services, AKA tuition. Tuition is unavoidable for any future student and many have different methods of tackling the costs, either by means of federal financial aid, seeking aid from close ones, or even scholarships and grants for exceptional students, and by borrowing student loans. This website mainly focuses on the subject of college tuition, how it affects students, the current issues that it is involved in such as its relation to student debt, and proposed solutions to alleviate these issues. |