Initial Topic Idea - Rushil Patel

Abstract This paper examines whether college’s effectiveness and value still remains with the rising costs to attend throughout the nation. Rising costs of college have become customary and expected with the current educational demand. While this may seem to be a pressing issue, the hardest hit tend to be the low income students as well as the middle class. The middle class typically tends to be underserved when it comes to receiving financial aid and resources. On the other hand, low income students don’t have the proper support around them and typically experience worse graduation rates. The current system of providing aid is flawed and does not equally provide the level of support that is necessary for all students. With proper amends to the grant and aid system, colleges can ensure that they are providing the proper financial assistance.  Works Cited Akers, Beth, and Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. “A New Approach for Curbing College Tuition Inflation. Report.” Manhatt...

Author: Drew Anderson C itation: “When Financial Aid Is Scarce: The Challenge of Allocating College Aid Where It Is Needed Most.” Journal of Public Economics, vol. 190, Elsevier B.V, 2020, p. 104253–, doi:10.1016/j.jpubeco.2020.104253. https://bit.ly/388bDPj https://www-sciencedirect-com.proxy.libraries.rutgers.edu/science/article/pii/S0047272720301171 Summary: Discusses options for college to allocate aid properly.  FAFSA- FEderal student aid The point estimates for increases in enrollment were near one percentage point increases in both EFC groups, from a baseline of 55% enrollment in the zero EFC group and 64% in the middle EFC group. 1 There is no way for students, schools, or the state to know precisely when the Wisconsin Grant cutoff date will be set. By the time the cutoff date is chosen, it is typically about two weeks in the past, making it impossible for applicants to retime filing in response. The date is not made public, other than through HEAB's board meeting...

 The argument for my essay is that college prices have been increasing at a rapid pace and colleges and the government can implement strategies to better assist students. The counterargument is that colleges have been doing their best and that college still hold value.  Leonhardt, D. (2014, May 27). Is college worth it? Clearly, new data say. Retrieved February 19, 2021, from https://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/27/upshot/is-college-worth-it-clearly-new-data-say.html?_r=0

This details what students can do from now on forward.  Colleges can implement effective resources to effectively engage and help their students prosper in meaningful environments. In a study conducted at Amarillo College, effective college resources and assistance was demonstrated. Amarillo College’s collaboration with non profit organizations to raise funds for their students resulted in a significantly higher retention and graduation rates. Amarillo implemented strategies such as removing life barrier, providing an accelerated learning platform and presenting a deep and systemic culture of caring towards their students and prepares them for success." (Lowery-Hart 1). All of these strategies resulted in positive effects towards all students as shown below,  "In five years, AC has seen a 75% growth rate in first-generation students graduating with a degree/certificate (21% growth rate in transfer) and a 64% growth rate in Pell students graduating (29% growth rate in transf...

Solution:  Demographic: Assistance needs to be accommodated in ways that are suitable for all demographics across the board.  Financial Education: Proper financial education will assist students includes resources such as counseling and proper guidance on forms of finances behind college.  Student loans: More can be done to inform students that studnet loans have advantages and disadvantages. Many students often regret taking out loans later on as they are pressured into taking them.  Financial stress: All of the decision making behind finances can cause stress and anxiety for many students. Finanncial: self- efficacy will allow students to determine and make effective and good decisions on their own. 

Akers, Beth, and Manhattan Institute for Policy Research. “A New Approach for Curbing College Tuition Inflation. Report.” Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, 1 Aug. 2020. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=eric&AN=ED608414&site=ehost-live. Summary: Colleges can do more to showcase the return on investment with education.  Author: Beth Akers conducts research on higher education for Manhattan Institute.  Key Terms:     Inflation: Increase in Prices         Oligoplastic: Leading over all Nearly half are over  25 when they first enroll in school. More than one-quar -  ter of college students are parents. Almost half (46%)  of college students don’t live on campus. The majori ty (62%) hold jobs while they’re enrolled, with many working full-time (26%). With the added challenge of  managing work and parenthood, it’s no surprise that  38% ...

This visual is a pie chart that was a poll that students answered in response to a question about their forms of payment for college. It details how the majority of students pay for college with their own funds. However, it also showcases how scholarship and aid is still a necessary form of the payment process for college. As a result of this, colleges and governments can do more to assist their students in paying for college.