Essays on College Tuition

Why do Some Students Fail to Finish College in the U.S.?

Introduction

One of the major reasons why there are individuals who could not attend or finish college is poverty. In the United States, for example, poverty is the biggest hindrance to successfully completing college. Over the past several years, college tuition has increased dramatically. As compared to other primary goods, tuition fee increases almost twice as much while the average income of the majority remains almost the same. In just two decades, it has been observed that college tuition fees have increased by 500% while basic commodities increased only ...

We have recently come to a time where college education has grown to mean little apart from the increasing concern over high college tuition. Maybe it is only fair given the unreasonably huge cost which the colleges are charging, one which is rising even faster than inflation itself. But it is worth exploring the true benefit which is beyond the monetary cost itself here. College is far beyond its worth in money and people from previous generations are quite likely to be in agreement of what college meant and the benefits that it brought into their lives. With all ...

Assignment 1A

Ivan T. Formality

Dear Sir, I am Xyz the employee of WTF and been working since last two years in the marketing department. I have decided to take ENGL 4091 Business Writing and avail the company’s college tuition reimbursement program. Could you please consider my request and approve the college tuition reimbursement that improves my knowledge and education level? I am writing this to get your permission for taking ENGL 4091 Business Writing. I want reimbursement after successful completion of the course as per company policy. The course will help to improve my business writing skills and knowledge. ...

The national student debts level is 1.2 trillion dollars. This is a staggering amount considering that the student loan program only started around the late 1970’s. The purpose of loaning money to students is to help those with financial difficulty to graduate from college and find a well-paying job in order to pay back the loan. The bill started from a good moral cause, but has resulted in disastrous consequences for the students. The loan program has had serious consequences for students, such rising tuition, delaying home ownership, and slowing the economy. The rise of student loan debt ...

Problem Solving- Scenario One

Problem Solving- Choosing between completing college and taking up a job.

The problem present here is a choice between two options; college education or a job. The new job is out of state which in turn means that to take up the job. I would have to quit college. The job offers attractive benefits including car, housing, and relocation allowances besides an attractive remuneration. The current job does not offer college fees reimbursement but supports my present studies. I am nearing the completion of my studies and nearly taking my last exams, which would be cut short, should I ...

(Student’s Full Name) “For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong”—H.L. Mencken The above statement made by H.L. Mencken reveals that problem-solving is a complicated process. Furthermore, it shows that the answers or the solutions that arise from complex problems are often complicated. While pursuing my degree at the university, I have noticed that there are some challenges that I need to overcome where that is concerned. An important challenge that I need to overcome is to be able to have sufficient finances to cover all the expenses related to my ...

The exorbitant amount of college education is an issue that has been widely discussed in the past several years. According to reports, more students are discouraged to go to school because it is simply too difficult to do so, especially for median and low-earner families. Those who push through end up saddled with the responsibility of paying staggering school loans and interest for decades, making it difficult to enjoy the fruits of one’s hard work and labor. Some of those who decides to attend school chooses to enroll in narrow technical and job- focused training under the prevalent ...