College costs are too high and will continue to increase as long as student loans are easy to get. The loans should be harder to get, especially for degrees that do not provide the earning potential to pay off the loan. Also, more work/study degree programs should be available, so the student can earn money while they are getting a degree.
Also, I don't agree with those who say that not everyone should get a college degree. Anyone can earn a degree, regardless of intelligence, and it will be an asset for your entire life. Often, having a degree will enable you to get a job even if you don't know anything. I have seen many people, especially in the Government, earning huge incomes with little or no talent at all, just because they have a college degree.
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