College Athletes Deserve to Be Paid

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College athletes should be paid! College athletes are often considered to be some of the luckiest students in the world. Most of them receiving all inclusive scholarships that cover all the costs of their education. They are also in a position to make a reputation for themselves in the sporting world preparing them for the next step. The ongoing debate whether student athletes should be paid has been going on for years. These athletes bring in millions of dollars for their respective schools and receive zero in return. Many will argue that they do receive payment, but in reality it is just not true. Costs associated with getting a college education will be discussed, information pertaining to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and benefits student athletes receive. First, I’ll start with costs associated with college and most of all why student athletes should be paid! Graduating from high school is a proud moment in every student’s life. They must prepare what comes next for them whether it’s to get a job, start a career, or pursue continuing education. The cost for a college education can be overwhelming. There are many factors that play into the cost of going to secondary education. College tuition, fees, books, supplies, transportation, personal expenses, room and board. These expenses can vary for public community colleges and four year universities, public or private universities, and state residents or out of state residents. Community college tuition can range from $1,000-$12,000 for state residents and $4,000-$30,000 for non-residents. Four year college tuition can range from $4,000-$16,000 for state residents and $10,000-$35,000 for non-residents. Private four year institutions can cost as much as $25,... ... middle of paper ... ...multi-billion dollar deals the NCAA has with television networks and how they benefit from commercial sales of their product. Finally, showed the benefits student athletes receive pertaining to top notch tutors and facilities. Even though the student athlete receives a more than the average student they should be entitled to a little more thanks in part for what they bring to the school. College student athletes need to start being paid immediately! Works Cited "College Cost." CostHelper. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2014. "National Collegiate Athletic Association." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 14 Mar. 2014. Web. 14 Mar. 2014. "The Value of College Sports." Dthomas. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Mar. 2014. "USA TODAY." USATODAY.COM. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2014. Wilbon, Michael. "College Athletes Deserve to Be paid." ESPN. ESPN Internet Ventures, n.d. Web. 15 Mar. 2014.

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