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Originally Posted by Bay Kid
Exactly. Why should responsible, working people pay for the irresponsible, nonworking people? $10,000. forgiveness is $10,000. too much.
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Most colleges have merit scholarships open to any qualifying student. If you have a certain GPA and test scores, you'll be eligible for a break in tuition and sometimes a full ride. Bright Futures in Florida is a great option at the Florida colleges, universities and trade schools, too. Bright Futures is paid for out of the proceeds from lottery sales. How great is that?
Also, some employers offer tuition assistance. I'm pretty sure Walmart is one of those places but I haven't checked into it. My husband completed his degree with tuition assistance from his employer.
Add in any savings the student has from summer jobs, PT jobs and even full time work, plus any savings that parents or grandparents might contribute (Florida prepaid is excellent from what I've heard).....If college is a high priority for you can find a way to go to college and graduate with little to no debt.
I don't understand this mentality from the some of these graduates who feel as though they can take on enormous debt and then unload it onto the taxpayers.