Recently, President Obama has announced that he is planning on making community college free for students who are responsible adults and for those who want to have the opportunity to enjoy the college experience.
Due to college tuition being so expensive, there are many students who wish to be able to attend school.
Because of the cost of many universities, dreams of being able to go to school are far from reality for some.
Obama trying to make community college eligible for those who want to get an education happens to be one of the best ideas for our country.
This potential opportunity gives the next generation hope for millions all over the country.
On average, an estimated cost for a state college school such as University of California costs $12,192 a semester for state residents.
Let’s be honest, a person who works a 9-5 regular job, does not have even half of that money to send their child to school.
Jon French, junior communication major, said that he thinks it’s a very good idea. After he graduates and get’s his bachelor’s degree he has hopes to go back with no tuition or fees for the last two years if it’s possible.
“It is a great opportunity for our country,” French said.
He would like to see an improvement in our generation, especially for the minorities.
Many challenges that President Obama faces include the backlash on budget cuts that would take place if most community colleges become free.
According to the Los Angeles Times University of California had no tuition for state students until Ronald Reagan demanded it in the early 1970s.
“The second major issue that President Obama faces against his proposal of his bill is that the Republicans fear that free college would be another entitlement—a dirty word nowadays. That many Americans will be locked into paying for two years of college forever, we’re told.”
Another source from the Daily Beast said, “Another problem with the Obama plan is that it doesn’t call for blowing up the existing guidance/advisory system, which is a scandal.”
Moving towards the future, if President Obama plans to act on his proposal, the Republicans should strongly back him and give him the opportunity to show our country that this can work. Especially for millions of our young adults who cannot pay they’re way through college.
