Addressing the Mounting Cost of College Education

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When thinking about college the same fear is established in just about every student’s mind. How am I going to pay for college? With an increase in college tuition in the past ten years, that question has become more frequent. Whether it is a private or public institution, the price is still no pocket change and how to pay for it has become harder and harder to accomplish. In today’s society, the average person can not get as far as they’d hope without a college education. With that accomplishment of receiving a college education, comes the dreaded loans that some students have and pass on to their children.
There are ways to try to minimize the cost, but only to a certain extent. A student can receive both merit and local scholars that …show more content…

By taking on a part time job while continuing to study a major can allow students to learn how to balance and plan a busy lifestyle. This could lead to life lessons that can only be taught through experience. The student can also use this opportunity to help other students. Instead of taking on a part time job of campus, A student can give back the knowledge that they have received by being a tutor. Being a tutor allows a student to work hands on with another, while making money that can go towards their tuition. Leading to an end result with two gains, money and possibly a new friend, but there are greater problems than one’s social life. College tuition is on the rise and the best way to combat this pressing issue is to improve the financial aid system. RADD, a program sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates is a program that can improve the financial aid system through student loan reform and streamlining/improving consumer information.
On the other hand, not all students can balance the hectic lifestyle of taking on a part time job while in college. Some need more support before they step foot on campus. That’s where the RADD program, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates foundation becomes relevant. RADD is a program established by the NASFAA that is designed to help redesign the financial …show more content…

Author Melissa Campbell stated, “All jobs, regardless of what they are, involve some level of stress”. Some may say that the stress a student endures throughout college, can prepare them for what the future holds, but in actuality stress is stress. No matter what form can take a tole on a student. Students will be stressed for many years to come in their future. Whether it be their first job interview, marriage, or welcoming a new member to the family. The possible four years at college need to be as stress free as possible. Their needs to be some types of fun involved even though they are students first. Lastly, “Jobs produce stress not just in terms of the actual work itself but also in terms of dealing with your co-workers”(Cooper). College is suppose to be about meeting new people, forming a social life. There could be enough possible stress with roommates or professors, there is no need for stress from co-workers or management making the college experience less

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