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.
45% Yes |
55% No |
39% Yes |
38% No |
7% Yes, but only for partial tuition |
9% No, but provide lower interest rates for student loans |
8% No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students |
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Unique answers from America users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8LXMDF54yrs4Y
I think they should help the people who need it but not for everyone
@94Z37B42yrs2Y
No, but abolish interest rates for student loans.
@8KWVHJ84yrs4Y
Yes, but provide lower interest rates for student loans.
@8G5FNF44yrs4Y
No, but they should offer more scholarships and grants for all students of all types of income.
@8DB5PWQ4yrs4Y
Yes, but only for state schools and community colleges
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