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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@8DK67NK5yrs5Y
The federal government should subsidize post secondary education so that more students could afford to pay a modest tuition.
@5643HNN4yrs4Y
Yes, however tuition costs have gotten out of control and should be greatly reduced overall
@8RBQDDP4yrs4Y
No, but the federal government should intervene to make sure all colleges substantially lower tuition to increase affordability and erase the need for loans
@8TQHNB44yrs4Y
no but provide lower interest and more scholarship opportunities for low-income students
@8CFLXGH5yrs5Y
There should be some kind of regulation to how expensive tuition for colleges and universities.
@8VC2Q883yrs3Y
Yes, but only for in-state colleges
@8SFDLS64yrs4Y
Yes, but the federal government should pay only partially to significantly reduce the cost of schooling for an individual. Otherwise if the government paid in full it would harm the integrity of some of the world's most prestigious schools.
@3868DQW4yrs4Y
Yes, state colleges and universities should be free for those who qualify academically and financially and the qualification standards should be reasonable for middle class and lower socioeconomic status Americans.
@34477B53yrs3Y
Yes, but on a sliding scale based on household income.
@6RW5J4M4yrs4Y
No, but increase Pell Grants to their original levels and expand them to more students
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, total tuition for students who's annual family income is less than $50K and partial tuition for the remaining student population
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition. Lower interest rates for both existing and new student loans as well, and provide more scholarship opportunities for middle-class and low-income students
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but as a percentage of total annual tuition costs and based on preset family income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, and expand scholarship opportunities as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition. Lower interest rates for both existing and new student loans, and provide more scholarship opportunities for middle-class and low-income students
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, tuition should be paid by percentage based on preset income brackets. Trade schools should be included alongside public colleges and universities
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, with a maximum income cap of $75K per family. Provide lower interest rates for student loans taken out by students who's family income exceeds this cap.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition and increase taxes on the rich to provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition and increase taxes on the rich to reduce interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families, based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined income guidelines.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families should be paid as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families. Income guideline amounts should first be pre-determined.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from families with a gross annual income of less than $75K, and partial tuition of a gradually decreasing amount based on incomes thereafter
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the federal government should pay the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from families with a gross annual income of less than $50K, and partial tuition of an amount based on determined family income brackets thereafter
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families, and partial tuition of a percentage based on family income brackets thereafter. Also lower interest rates for student loans and expand scholarship opportunities for all students
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, but we should also lower interest rates for student loans and expand scholarship opportunities for all students
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, and expand scholarship opportunities for all students
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined income guidelines.
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition that is percentage-based according to preset income brackets
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but only for partial tuition as a percentage that is based on preset income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but on a percentage basis based on pre-determined family income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but a percentage of total annual tuition costs based on pre-determined family income brackets
@7PTCG382yrs2Y
Yes, but partial tuition based on pre-determined family income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, percentages of tuition should be paid based on preset income brackets. Trade schools should be included alongside public colleges and universities
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from families with a gross annual income of less than $50K, and partial tuition of an amount based on set family income brackets thereafter
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, total tuition for students who's annual family income is less than $50K and partial tuition for the remaining student population. Lower interest rates for both existing and new student loans
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for students from low and middle-income families who enroll in public four-year colleges and universities as well as trade schools
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for public four-year colleges and universities. Pay partial tuition for students from low and middle-income families who attend private learning institutions, and lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but make it a percentage of total tuition based on preset income brackets. Trade schools should be included alongside public colleges and universities
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but the percentage of tuition paid should be based on pre-determined income brackets. Trade schools should be included alongside public colleges and universities
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but the percentage of tuition paid should be based on pre-determined income brackets for the student's parents
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but as a percentage of tuition that is based on pre-determined income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but as a percentage of total annual tuition costs based on pre-determined family income brackets
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families should be covered as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined income guidelines.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families should be paid as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families. Income guideline amounts should be pre-determined.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families should be covered as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for students from low income families and partial tuition for students from middle income families, based on pre-determined income guidelines.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, pay full tuition for students from low income families and partial tuition for students from middle income families, using pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, it should pay full tuition for students from low income families and partial tuition for students from middle income families, based on pre-determined income guidelines.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, total tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students based on pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for students from low income families and partial tuition for students from middle income families, using pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, total tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students, based on pre-determined income guidelines for their parents
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle- income families, using pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families, using pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families who attend public colleges, universities and trade schools as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families, based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, pay full tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students based on pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, pay full tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students, based on pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, total tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students based on pre-determined income guidelines. Also lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, pay partial tuition for low-income and middle-income students based on pre-determined income guidelines and provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, but not for Americans in the top 10% of income earners
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for low-income and middle-income families based on pre-determined income brackets
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for low-income and middle-income students based on pre-determined income brackets
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but only for lower and middle-income citizens
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for low-income students and partial tuition for middle-income students should be paid based on pre-determined income guidelines
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, for low and middle-income families and also provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for low income families, partial tuition for middle income families, and also provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition for low-income families, partial tuition for middle-income families, and also provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, full tuition should be paid for low-income families, partial tuition for middle-income families, and also provide lower interest rates for student loans
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, but the percentage of tuition paid for should be based on preset family income range limits. Interest rates should also be lowered for all student loans.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, full tuition should be paid for low-income families and partial tuition for middle-income families. Lower interest rates for student loans should also be included
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, for students who attend state colleges and universities and qualify if their family's income falls below a preset financial limit. Interest rates should also be lowered for all student loans.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, for students from low-income families. Pay partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set financial limits, and lower interest rates for student loans.
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, full tuition should be paid for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families. In addition, interest rates for student loans should be lowered
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG385yrs5Y
Yes, for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set financial limits, and lower interest rates for student loans.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families who attend public colleges, universities and trade schools, as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the government should pay half the cost for tuition, none at all for Americans in the top 10% of income earners, and lower interest rates for both existing and new student loans
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, the government should pay half the cost of tuition with the exception of students whose families are in the top 10% of income earners, and lower interest rates for both existing and new student loans
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families who attend public colleges, universities and trade schools, as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families, as well as partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-determined financial limits. Lower interest rates for student loans as well.
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families. Lower interest rates for student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but not for students who's parents fall within the top 10% of income earners
@7PTCG384yrs4Y
Yes, the entire tuition for students from low-income families and partial tuition for students from middle-income families based on pre-set income guidelines. Lower interest rates for student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, but not for the top 10% of income earning families
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, with a maximum income cap of $75K per family
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families, with a maximum income cap of $75K per family to qualify. Lower interest rates for all existing and new student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families that earn a maximum of $75K in annual income. Lower interest rates on new and existing student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students from low and middle-income families with a maximum cap of $75K in annual income. Lower interest rates on new and existing student loans as well
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students who's annual family income is less than $100K
@7PTCG383yrs3Y
Yes, for students who's annual family income is less than $75K, and partial tuition for the remaining student population
@8J9SW6X4yrs4Y
Provide lower interest rates for student loans and provide more scholarship opportunities.
@8JZHKVX4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for public universities. Private and Ivy League universities with inflated costs should not be covered. We should also move away from the "for profit" university model.
@8LC8PCL4yrs4Y
for those who qualify, yes.
@8LJD4FT4yrs4Y
Yes, but allow an option for private school
@8M98FV94yrs4Y
Yes, but only for public college. Private universities can operate how they choose.
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