Some people believe that free education should be extended to all members of society, without considering their income. While I acknowledge the benefits of no charge education, I believe that there needs to be balance. This essay will examine both perspectives and give its own opinion.
Admittedly, there are many advantages of free educations. For instance, there are majority of young people can’t study in higher education institutions because of their financial conditions. If universities were free, they would have opportunities to study. Additionally, one of the main advantages of making universities partially free is that it promotes social equality. When students from low-income families can access higher education through grants or subsidized tuition, they have the same opportunities as wealthier peers. This ensures that talent and hard work, rather than financial background, determine academic and career success. For example, countries that provide financial support to disadvantaged students such as Germany and Norway have seen higher enrollment from all social classes, contributing to a fairer and more equitable society.
Despite these arguments, I remain convinced that universities should not be free. There are usually more than 150 universities in a single country. The government can not afford to provide each university with money. Because running a single university can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars per day, which makes fully free education financially challenging for governments. For example, the Harvard university, there are around 25.000 students and the operational costs are extremely high. Secondly, if students do not pay for their studies, they do not understand the value of education. As a result, many people might leave the colleges.
In conclusion, as much as I recognize the significance of no charge education, I maintain that a balanced system is preferable. Because it ensures equality of opportunity without overburdening taxpayers. By charging reasonable tuition fees and providing grants or loans for disadvantaged students, governments can maintain high educational standards while still allowing everyone to access higher education.