What if I am too broke to afford to go to college? College is expensive and the costs are continuing to rise. I ask myself this question everyday and wonder is going to college actually worth it. The future of higher education is continuing to evolve and I believe that college is affordable to anyone who truly wants to go. The future of traditional college is in jeopardy. Sometimes going to college and spending the money is not always the best option.
To begin with, I believe that college is affordable. I believe that if a person really wants to go to college than that person will achieve that goal by any means. A person who is determined to achieve higher education will exhaust all resources to make sure that this happens. There are many options to achieve this goal. These options include starting at a community college and transferring to a four-year college, applying for financial aid, obtaining a grant or scholarship, and taking out loans. These are all options that are available to anyone who wants to achieve higher education. Depending on the student and his or her goals, the best option may be starting at a community college. This gives the student an opportunity get general education courses out of the way and save money before transferring to a four-year college. If the student chooses to attend a four-year university, the student can apply for financial aid. Grants, scholarships, loans, and financial aid can help the student financially. The money will be applied towards expenses such as housing, classes, food, and books. If a person truly wants to attend college then that person will try every option before giving up. There is more to getting into college than just applying and hoping for the best.
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...the traditional college is in peril. The traditional college is becoming less and is transitioning more towards accelerated online courses. This allows students to even obtain a degree over the Internet. This paper provides information on both sides of the argument and allows the readers to make their own decision after. Depending on your goals and what you want to achieve in the future, you should ask yourself is college really worth the trouble.
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