First he starts out his article saying, "A strong school system is a top priority in the U.S. However, school isn't always cheap, especially not college." He then makes the argument that affordable colleges should be accessible in the U.S. There is little possiblility to attend a college and gain a degree without having an overload of debt. He explains how tuition costs have increased significantly over the years, and even though there our opportunities for financial aid assistance and scholarships, it is still extremely difficult to attend a University without obtaining a massive pile of student debt along the way. A problem with this situation is that because of the high cost of attending a university, our culture will eventually become less educated.
I highly agree with this article. The cost of going to College these days is outrageous. Affordable colleges should be accessible here in the United States. Taking out student loans will still leave you with a big load of debt to pay off in the end. In an article posted by the Huffington Post, it states that the "soaring tuition and shrinking incomes are making college less accessible." Also, in another article known as, College Costs Out Of Control, it talks about how education is the "equalizer" in this country. That it's "the facilitator of the American Dream." How are we supposed to pursue the american dream if we cannot afford to do it? The price of Universities today is out of reach for most Americans. It's higher than our other needs of food, transportation, housing, and medical care. Something needs to be done. Attending a University and gaining a college degree needs to be made more accessible to those who want it. We need education in this country so that we can stay competitive in the global economy.
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