Argumentative Essay On Free College

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Argumentative Essay There is a direct relationship between college tuition and student loan debt that needs to be resolved. The national student loan debt has grown rapidly as there are low-income students needing loans to pay for tuition. Vermont senator and presidential candidate, Bernie Sanders, appears to have found an adequate way to make college tuition affordable, regardless of income. Sanders’ plan seems to be abstruse to many citizens as it involves making college tuition completely free without any negative ramifications. However, nearly a half-century ago, America had free tuition institutions while having virtually no consequences, whatsoever. Lawmakers should enact laws make public colleges free and there is a plethora of benefiting …show more content…

It does eliminate a few thousand dollars, however, it does not get rid of other expenses that coincide with being a college student. President and professor of economics at Vassar College, Catherin Hills, appears to agree that Sanders’ plans are more intricate than what he makes it seem by stating that, “...there is more to college affordability than lower prices” (Text 2, line 3). Sanders give the impression that a student's main worry lies on tuition. There are more expenses that are needed to pay; fees, supplies, textbooks, nourishments that still cost plenty of money. However, making tuition free will result in students having less to pay. The students are saving tens of thousands of dollars. Even though not everything is free, it can be free for a short period. Small loans can be asked for to pay for these other expenses and once the student is completely done with college, they can go ahead and start paying back these loans. Free tuition is given to students in Germany and clearly, they seem to be doing just fine. While doing his research, Bernie Sanders discovered that with, “...$200 a year, an American [in Germany] can earn a degree in math or engineering …”(Text 3, line 48). Loaning agencies can loan out $200 to virtually anyone with a good credit score. Therefore, colleges should have free tuition since it can make it easier for anyone to attend

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