Essays on Free education

The introduction of free education in South Africa is considered a positive move, despite concerns about its potential impact on the economy. The call for free higher education has increased since 2015 and led to the establishment of the Fees Must Fall campaign. In 2018, former President Jacob Zuma announced that all first-year students would…

Is Universal Free Education Worth It? Many believe that the higher education system is flawed, as attending public and private post-secondary institutions has become exorbitantly expensive. Consequently, students often graduate burdened with significant debt. The financial strain brings along various challenges, such as the uncertainty of being able to afford education due to limited finances…

The articleI chose to respond to is called “a more prosperous future” because I believe there is deeper levels of processing happening when determining the claim of free education. Where does this “free” form of education come from? What happens to the other college students already enrolled in classes? Who is the one to decide…

Independent. Leadership. Equality. All of these are three characteristics as to what free university education can provide to citizens. Higher education should be free of charge for the citizens of the United States. In the US the average cost for colleges per year is $8,893. Many middle class and under class people cannot afford such…

While it is commonly said that if education is considered costly, one should understand the consequences of ignorance, the drawbacks of providing free education outweigh its benefits. The provision of cost-free education entails three primary concerns: funding, moral hazards, and limitations on universities’ roles. Making education freely available to all students poses a financial challenge…

Hence education should be affordable and available for everyone who wants to study. As far as most talented, but financially not stable youngsters are left unfortunately uneducated. Higher education – paid or free? Surely each of us at least once had this question coming to mind. Some people think that education should be free, others…