Although, people argue that tertiary studies should be free of cost to all learners, as it will push deserving individuals towards achieving their life goals. I agree with others that students should carry the cost, because it won’t be possible for the government to bear the burden.
On the one hand, poverty is a significant reason for people wanting free higher education, as having the required amount of fund will allow a person to gain skillful training from the right source of education. For instance, the top-class universities worldwide don’t offer free education, but they do provide high-end study programs. Additionally, these institutions are armed with core industry connections, which has major benefits for further growth in career. This ultimately shows that if students are open to good opportunities they can surpass their limits and can get placed to higher positions in their professional life.
On the other hand, the government is not capable enough to take the expense of education for all the students, because of the large population. For example, considering a nation like India, every year around 4 crore students enroll in higher studies, if the government cover even Rs 5 lakh per student on average, it would cost Rs 200 lakh crore per year, which is far more than the annual budget of the country. Thus, a better solution would be to provide scholarships to sharp students, which they can pay back to the government later when they get employed. As a result, the students won’t lose the right opportunity and can proceed further on the desired path.
In conclusion, while making education entirely free can promote equal opportunities and bright future, the financial burdens on the government must be taken care off. Therefore, the fruitful solution would be to provide targeted financial aid to the worthy, hence ensuring a sustainable growth both for the students and the nation.