Should student debt be covered by the tax payers? [I Have Student Loan Debt]

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One of the more popular discussions brought up around the United States is student loans, student debt, college tuition, etc and of it should be free as it would be paid for by tax payers.

Some say yes, college should be absolutely free.

Some say no as perusing high education isn’t a necessary feature for financial success.

Some with a moderate so so believe that those majoring in degrees that indefinitely benefit society should have their college paid for so long as they stick with a career that pertains to their major for a few years after graduating.

Majors in fields such as Engineering, Health Care, Science, etc would be deemed acceptable.

However, degrees that don’t benefit society in a demand should not be covered, such as liberal arts.

What are your thoughts? Should college be free? Should it not? Or should there be requirements and stipulations to having your college career paid for?

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Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

The problem with American education beyond High School is that folks wishing to be seen as 'Middle-Class' regard it as 'essential' and those from poorer economic backgrounds probably aren't even considering university because of the costs involved.

Then you get into the business of what a college course actually involves.
If we were talking Classroom; Students; Lecturer; Textbooks four or five days a week that would be one thing.
But enrolling Students into courses where they never SEE a tutor and are expected to effectively 'educate themselves' via 'e-mail written instruction' while continuing to pay university fees. THAT is a con ! And should stop !

Actually that goes for the UK too !

As to whether one field of study is any more 'worthy' than another...... There you just get into a mess !

I have no idea what a 'Web Wizard' does or whether 'it' is essential to everyday life !
But if 'Web Wizard wannabe can get government funding for his course, why shouldn't there be courses for those in 'blue collar industries' like Retail sales/Management/project Management/Care industry/Construction...... ?
Why shouldn't working class kids get a crack at college life too ?

As to the costs, well, most first world nations have some sort of deferment system. Pay the exam fees yearly then the educational course costs post graduation over a period of time.

But even then, this is how some colleges get a bad rep. because their graduates are seen as 'lesser' than the exact same course and degree grads from a more 'prestigious' school of learning.

MarineBob · 56-60, M

@Picklebobble2 well if they can afford parties and spring break why can't they honor their loan agreements

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@MarineBob Oh loans are a different thing altogether !
Student loans are the biggest con ever devised by government !

Wasn't that long ago when Bursaries and grants were what 'put food on the table' as you were learning.
Then they handed the whole thing over to private firms who use it to screw ten times the money borrowed while at college AFTER the event.

Thereby deliberately ensuring only the wealthiest could realistically afford to go