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Should the federal government pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities?

A 2017 College Board study estimated that the cost of college has increased 100% since 2001. The St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank estimates that U.S. college tuition debt has increased from $480 billion in 2006 to $1.5 trillion in 2018. Several 2020 Democratic Presidential Primary candidates have argued that the cost of college is out of control and that the government should pay for tuition. Opponents argue that the government cant afford it and point to estimates from the Committee for a Responsible Federal budget that estimate programs would cost the government $80 billion a year.

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 @B4C4KVQ from Virginia  answered…1yr1Y

Students attend school tuition-free, and repay a percentage of their income after graduation, contingent on securing a job with a good salary.

 @8V4FMZD from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

if you earn it

 @8CP4G6M from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, the federal government should pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities if it is necessary.

 @9SXJG5L  from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but lower interest rates on student loans and more scholarship opportunities, lower costs on student housing and meal plans.

 @9S2PDWW from Virginia  answered…2yrs2Y

The federal government should Provide to lower income students tuition To four-year universities and colleges, but it must be done in a limited capacity. The issue with college debt, is that Those who are indebted, have to pay it back. This can hamper a college graduates ability to start a life after college. Especially with difficulty finding employment degree. The federal government should be more strict when providing college tuition, but it should provide college tuition so higher education can be affordable to all, but it should also empower public universities and community colleges as a alternative.

 @9F2KKMM from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for everyone except the very wealthy.

 @9F5HTXQ from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Two Year Community College

 @8XLPHP9Independent from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

Yes, but only partial tuition and provide lower interest rates for student loans

 @8KPRPMKProgressive from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes, only for those who can’t afford it.

 @8J7D92T from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

Yes but only for in state

 @8FQ6FLFIndependent from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

yes but it should be earned.

 @8ZMQJQ5 from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but provide lower interest rates and scholarship opportunities for low-income students. The federal government should pay for tuition at community colleges.

 @8X4NQQR from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

remain neutral

 @8F6MN5T from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

No, but lower interest rates for student loans and provide more scholarship opportunities.

 @9F2LY6T from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

They should pay an amount considering the students record. If they need financial help and are a great student and would benefit and work hard at the collage then yes they should help and pay some of the tuition. Same goes for if their record makes them seem like a less benefitable investment.

 @9DYLVS5 from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

The federal government should pay the tuition for 4-year colleges at a basic level that can lead you to get a good job but any additional schooling should come out of personal/company funds.

 @9DBS4HV from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Only if student in question is disabled in any way or many strings of mental illness that are confirmed by doctor

 @8L4XKPH from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

yes and provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

 @9BMHCR6 from Virginia  answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for military members

 @97KW5NX from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

lower college prices

 @95ZFKD4Women’s Equality from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

Only for the people in need

 @95PHW68 from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

No, tuition should be free

 @95K7DJR from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

Yes, by providing more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

 @95D5BYQ from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

depends on the family situation

 @92VKB82 from Virginia  answered…4yrs4Y

No, but the government should pay for free community college

 @8T4PS36 from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

The state should

 @8QCBK9GDemocrat from Virginia  answered…5yrs5Y

There shouldn't be tuition

 @8FWK8B5 from Virginia  answered…6yrs6Y

I think the federal government should pay for tuition for two years.

 @BDV4THSRepublican from Virginia  answered…2wks2W

I think that if the college costs a lot of money for families the government should probably pay some of it.

 @BDS9PPW from Virginia  answered…3wks3W

Yes, but just for community college. Covering 2 years instead of 4.

 @BDJV72C from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only state funded universities.

 @BDDR3V6 from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

No, end all loans and force colleges to offer income-share agreements.

 @BDC4ZCW from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

No and do away with government funded loans.

 @BD8ZXP3 from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only for specific public institutions and specific majors.

 @BD8ZXP3 from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but for certain public universities and certain majors. Partial for non-approved majors.

 @BD8MPVB from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

only if the money is needed.

 @BD8H8KL from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes but only for high skilled degrees and high demand careers

 @BD79GXVRepublican from Virginia  answered…1mo1MO

Yes, but only provide scholarships for veterans and high academic achievers.

 @BD6W38J from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

They should pay for half at least

 @BD5L2ZY from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

The government should assist students, even those who are based on parental income if they don't receive help from parents.

 @BD55VCL from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but only for the financially needy.

 @BD46QB3Independence  from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

No, but more scholarship opportunities should be offered to low-income students as well as universities should implement more work-based systems.

 @BD22F4H from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

No, but make it more affordable and no interest on student loans

 @BCYB456 from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, if a university takes a dime from the government it has a right to provide to the people. Now this could be done through informal methods of education.

 @BCY92DB from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

Regulate universities to be true non-profits and pressure them to reduce the cost of attendance

 @BCWLZJJDemocrat from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

No, but interest rates should be removed for student loans

 @BCV7CP7 from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

Yes, but for public only and for low income students only.

 @BCSYPNX from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

the government should have more public collages

 @BCPQCHQ from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

Bring back state subsidized college funding

 @BCNGHH2 from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

they should cost less

 @BCN5LJS from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

For those determined that they need it

 @BCKJPDXSocialist from Virginia  answered…2mos2MO

No, colleges and universities should not be treated as business, and tuition should be capped by the state.

 @BCC66JW from Virginia  answered…3mos3MO

they shouldn't just pay for your college completely, but if you have made good grades through out high school they should help with some of your tuition.

 @BBQVD6M  from Virginia  answered…3mos3MO

No, but make it much more affordable. Education should be free, but things such as housing, food, and trips shouldn't be.

 @BBDTRQZ from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

No because the government is unable to afford to pay for everyone in America's tuition but I do think they could help more.

 @BB97X5K from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

yes but only with a few payments, like a pat on the back rather than paying thee whole. Put less on our plate.

 @BB8Y4WC from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

No, but the state should for STEM jobs and teachers. The state pays tuition and the student agrees to work in that state for X number of years.

 @BB8BHWPDemocrat from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

They should pay for tuition for individuals to a point where it is actually affordable for the individual. The individual can do their part in paying for college tuition.

 @BB8BC9SProgressive from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

I think the way in which the American education system has progressed has made it significantly harder for a large majority of citizens to be able to afford the cost of college for 1, let alone multiple children. Potentially exploring options where the government alters how much universities are allowed to make tuition cost, and implement some kind of law or program that works alongside with universities to establish a reasonable price to reduce the overall cost universities may request students.

 @BB7LW37 from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

The government should not directly pay for student's tuition. Instead the government should take action to cap tuition and room and board costs, lower interest rates on student loans, and encourage the advertisement of scholarship opportunities.

 @BB7J5TM from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

Yes and no, the cost to attend colleges and universities should be lowered, regardless in or out of state to.

 @BB6VB6Q from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

Yes, education should arguably be free for all, because having to pay to learn creates division between rich and poor.

 @BB3NZH2Republican from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

I believe that the students who can afford to pay it in full or with payments do that, but the ones who do not have a lot of money should be helped as long as they promise and show proof of getting a job, since they're not paying for college

 @B9ZXX2P from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

The government does not need to give away more money, since we are already in debt. However, more scholarship opportunities should be given to middle class children because there is so many for low income families and the rich can afford to send their child to college.

 @B9VVD8BRepublican from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

No, but provide a means for colleges to finance low-interest loans for which they hold shared responsibility.

 @B9TTK35Independent from Virginia  answered…4mos4MO

The government can pay for tuition or partial tuition at four-year colleges for qualifying low-income students or increase scholarship opportunities and provide low-interest student loans for low-income students.

 @B9PHZWQ  from Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, but only in conjunction with regulation that limits the amount a college or university is allowed to charge in tuition per school year to prevent out-of-control inflation of tuition prices.

 @B9JFKPZ from Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, they should pay for half the cost of a public College/University and require no interest rate for colleges.

 @B95QRKQProgressive from Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

It will never happen. So I think the focus should be on addressing the increasing costs of education at universities and colleges, while also removing interest from federal student loans, and creating more opportunities for loan forgiveness, scholarships, and grants.

 @B95QP7Z from Virginia  answered…5mos5MO

The government needs to address the increasing costs of education at universities and colleges. I don’t think free college tuition will ever happen, but federal student loans should haven’t no interest, and there should be more opportunities for loan forgiveness, scholarships, and grants

 @B8ZQVQ7 from Virginia  answered…6mos6MO

Pay tuition for students who have significant academic success that may not be poor but do not have enough money for college and now just give full rides to people with bad grades because they are poor

 @B8W64K8 from Virginia  answered…6mos6MO

I believe yes, but there should be a system in place in order to determine how much people need aid so nobody takes advantage of the system.

 @B8SHY3L from Virginia  answered…6mos6MO

I believe that the college should be a lot cheaper and more affordable than it is currently so yes the government pays a partition of tuition but also offers more scholarships to students who deserve them.

 @B8RFCSM from Virginia  answered…6mos6MO

No but make tuition cheaper or have other execlerated programs to get a degree as quickly as possible

 @B8NVJC2 from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

No, but provide lower interest rates and make more scholarship opportunities for low income students

 @B8KP8VG from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

Because what if there is a lot of people who want to go would the government not run out of money or something having to pay for everyone

 @B8KJPXK from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

College should be free. Education is precious and a fundamental root for a better society. It shouldn't be blocked by how much money someone has.

 @B8JBRHZ from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

The federal government can help pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities for low-income families who can't afford it otherwise, and also provide lower rates for student loans and more scholarship opportunities.

 @B8GQF9R from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

repayment of tuition should be reduced if the graduate works in a low income area for an extended amount of time.

 @B8D8FCMDemocrat from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

I think the overall cost of four year colleges/universities should be dramatically lowered for student. If that means more government subsides, then so be it. The government also need to to promote and support technical schools as well.

 @B8D2DXF from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

People that are in the federal government going to a 4 year college should have to pay partial but not all of tuition.

 @B8B7WKQDemocrat from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

I think family income shouldn't determine how much money a person can get. It should be based off of willingness. Some families don't mind paying, others do.

 @B8B69R7 from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

I think that if we are going to keep the tuition at the same price, the government should pay for some of it. But I think we should just lower the tuition price so then it's more affordable and we don't have to get the government involved.

 @B8B5NF9 from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

Not completely but costs for higher education should be greatly reduced and increase accesability to scholarships. Also, lower interest rates for student loans.

 @B89HC5Z from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

Making people pay large amounts to become more knowledgeable and to fulfill requirements towards important jobs for our country seems like it is harming us more than it is benefitting us. Knowing that there are people discussing a possible solution, I would say that half or 3/4 could be paid by the government. This depends on several complications I'm sure, but I don't have time to throughly do research.

 @B87RDDGProgressive from Virginia  answered…7mos7MO

Over time, possibly. A short term solution would be to bring down exorbitant costs which would allow more students to receive scholarships and bring down student debt

 @B84NJ3Y from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

Yes but only if the student is a hard and working person who has put effort to achieve that and they come from a low income family.

 @B83X7WK from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

No, but make FASFA not expect your parents to pay so your parental income should not matter especially two vs one

 @B7XJJ3P from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

no but make the college system less of a money grab college is very expensive and many smart people can make really good money from getting a college degree but don't have the funds to pay for it

 @B7XHYH4 from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

There is a large population of students who have an income high enough to attend university and be unqualified for aid, but not high enough to attend the university of their dreams that they are capable of attending but cannot afford the ever-increasing tuition.

 @B7XCJQG from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

Yes, get the students to pay back by working for the government or corporations that would pay back the government the cost of the students' education.

 @B7VHK4ZLibertarian from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

No, but work towards freezing tuition or holding universities and loan programs accountable for over-charging students

 @B7TXG4Y from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

yes, but only if the students can't pay for the tuition and that they should pay for their own books

 @B7TL5WK from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

The increase of the cost of going to college should be regulated. College should not cost 100% more over a 25 year period. That's ridiculous.

 @B7S2W3V from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

Maybe for partial tuition, provide lower interest rates for student loans, and provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students.

 @B7RJW7F from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

yes and no. yes because it allows access for everyone to get an education and no because it could lead to debts so like in canada, our education shouldn't be private insitituons, it should be government owned

 @B7PFWV4 from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

The US government'S should. Not soley the federal government but also the states aswell, given that most public colleges in the US are operated by the states.

 @B7PFJBQ from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

The Government should but not only the Federal, state and local governments aswell. Realistically a majority should be paid by the states.

 @B7NCB9CProgressive from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

I don't think the Federal Government should pay for tuition, however, I think that tuition costs should be way lower than what they are right now.

 @B7ML88K from Virginia  answered…8mos8MO

no but they should put regulation on the charge of public universitys because its outrageous affecting people from getting jobs because they cant afford college

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