[antidisestablishment]

The ridiculously high cost of college is directly proportional to the availability of "student" loans. If it weren't for Uncle Sugar, most students wouldn't be in college and the world would be better for it. It makes no sense to pay 50-100k to get a 35k job afterward.

College has become de rigueur, but the educational standards have degraded such that the degree is almost superfluous. Colleges used to grant degrees for a well developed curriculum; today most are no more than a capstone of socialist indoctrination.

[Arguendo]

I completely agree about the effect of government aid. Still, individuals have a responsibility to make sure they can afford the degree before they choose to take on the debt. Just because it’s available doesn’t mean it’s free.

[Marie]

If it weren't for Uncle Sugar, most students wouldn't be in college and the world would be better for it. It makes no sense to pay 50-100k to get a 35k job afterward.

My daughter spoke to a manager at Walmart. She could get a two year degree in Business Management or Accounting, while working summers and weekends at Walmart. She could then start working full-time "on the floor". Within three years she'd have a management position in the $30k range. No student loans. No hassle. Actual work experience. The opportunity for advancement, especially if she took one or two classes every semester while working full time (paying as she goes) and fluffed up her resume. The same could be said for Lowes, Home Depot, etc. She sees opportunity everywhere. She's not a stupid girl.