Taylor Warren Prof. Hurla English 102 9 April 2023 The Burden of College Debt College provides a lot of things for all their students. It teaches them how to function in society, how to become your own person mentally, and provides them with a leg up in interviews against people that may have not gone to college. It does these things and many more, but the price of learning has never stopped increasing. College has become increasingly more expensive in recent years, which makes a college education one of the highest financial investments a person makes in their lifetime. It creates a significant and long-lasting impact not only in their work life but in their financial health as well. The high cost of college education leaves tons of families …show more content…
Colleges are charging students fees for things that they may never see, and it is causing those future students to begin to see college as unnecessary. The high cost of college education leaves tons of families and individuals struggling to make ends meet but also struggling to understand why they put themselves through this instead of jumping straight into the workforce. The rising cost of college tuition is a multifaceted issue that cannot be fixed with just one thing. It would require lots of restructuring and time to bring down the cost of college tuition. college education offers numerous benefits to students, including teaching them how to function in society, developing their mental and personal growth, and providing them with a competitive edge in the job market. However, the increasing cost of college education has become a significant burden on the families of students and the students themselves. The factors contributing to the rising cost of college education include increasing tuition prices, room and board expenses, unnecessary fees, higher salaries for university staff, and the demand for higher education. Despite these challenges, states have yet to contribute more funds to help lower-income individuals achieve their higher education goals. The rising cost of college education is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted solution. It is essential to address factors such as administrative spending and the need for better policy in college administrations. A large effort from all, including universities, states, and federal funding is needed to ensure that college education is accessible and affordable to all, regardless of their families or their own economic ability. By working towards a more sustainable and accessible education system, we can help build a better future for the next