should students pay for university fees?

Answer 1

IN scotland our Scottish students don't pay any tuition fees, they are paid by the Scottish Executive. Education should be available to all and not exclude those who cannot pay. A well educated society is a bonus to all in that society.

Answer 2

No, it is wrong to have a system where only the well-off can afford to go to University. Remember that the British MPs who voted for this all benefited from a non-fee paying university stint. I was lucky in that I started University when not only were the fees paid by the government, but I qualified for a grant as well. If there are far larger numbers of graduates than there are graduate jobs, then you will end up with a lot of people doing poorly paid jobs and not being able to pay off their debts, despite being highly educated. It would make more sense to have fewer places (and less Mickey Mouse degrees) with government paying the fees, and wider opportunities for school leavers eg. more training for plumbers etc.

And those of us who did a proper science degree starting mostly with 9AM lectures and often not finishing until after 6PM needn't be accused of doing nothing for 4 years, laurence r.

Answer 3

I'm on the fence on this one. As a student, I wish there were some way my education could be paid for or at least lowered. But as a tax payer, I don't think the government should pay for everyone's education. I mean, what about all the students who go to college for the "experience". You know, the ones who party too much and drop out after the 1st or 2nd year? Do you want your taxes paying for people to live free and party like that? I sure don't. I just think tuition costs should be lowered and the government should create a wider range of grants and scholarships. They also need to help out the students who fall in the middle, like me. My parents aren't rich by any means, but they make just enough money that I don't qualify for most financial aid. I'm funding 75% of my education through loans. So when I graduate, I'll be several thousands of dollars in debt and that's no fun.

Answer 4

I think that if you meet certain criteria, then fees should be lowered or waived. I believe that a great way to start would be to adhere to an attendance accordance (the teachers are getting paid to be there, and if you aren't it is a waste), and exceeding or maintaining a certain GPA. There are many directions to go with this, but I won't take up more of your time than I already am. At community colleges, there are financial aid programs available which do help, but aren't available to some who need it. I went to a community college fresh out of high school, and wasn't able to receive a paid education there because my parents (who I lived with at the time) made too much money for me to be able to receive it. This is sad, because the money that we paid for a community college should have been spared, and rolled over towards my University education, which was rather expensive. If it weren't for scholarships I would have been screwed, and not able to receive my degrees. The system has good intentions, but not the best guidelines. There were many people that I graduated High school with who should have continued their education (they were intelligent kids), but were not able to do so financially. I am doing fairly well at this point in my life, and can't help but wonder how the people who weren't able to go to a University have fared. I know how my education has affected mine. Now there are other programs available that were not in effect when I was in school, so I hope that these instances are not so common now. Take care, and good question!

Answer 5

This depends.

personally i think the government should pay, the idea of people going to university is that they can expand their knowledge and there for get a better job and thus pay more taxes.

But this is what SHOULD happen.

When you think about the courses that people do at university not all of them are "job worthy." So the person taking the course only grows in knowledge and doesn't get a better job, should the government fund this? The government will only fund what is beneficial to society, and this isn't.

Personally i think not funding education will lead to people not going on to higher education, meaning less trained people, and more economic migrants.

This is to complex an issue to give a short answer.

Answer 6

Most of them, no. Education should be free. The government don't like to have people unemployed and want more things like doctors and stuff but they give very little encouragement for further or higher education. I have looked at some part time uni courses and could not afford them. I have trouble getting a job because I don't have a lot of relevent qualifications but how can I get them when I can't get a job good enough to afford to pay for them and how do I get a good job when I don't have the relevent education?

Answer 7

If the government pays, you are virtually saying the man on the street is paying for your fees, seeing as our tax goes to the government, and if this is the case why would I want to pay my money on someone who will waste it on beers, etc? And at the end of it, might only end up working in McDonalds or somewhere (Not criticising those who do)

Answer 8

Student places should be free , but far more limited in number.Places could then be limited to subjects that are in demand by business , and selection of students purely on ability.
However while colleges/unis get paid via the B.O.S method (bums on seats) there is little prospect for change.

Answer 9

no all education should be free BUT ..only untill students are 21 as some adults would take the mickey and stay in uni just so they wouldnt have to get a job...trying to live and pay rent is bad enough for students so the course should be free.......(uk)

Answer 10

What kind of fees?? Be more specific. Yes to Lab fees, housing fees, food service fees, and things like that.