Some people argue that university education brings about more advantages to students than to society, so they should cover all of their school fees. However, I disagree with this perspective.
Advocates of students paying the entire expense of tuition fees may assume that university education can guarantee students’ career prospects. By pursuing academic studies, they can gain a high level of specialized expertise, which is one of the most important criteria when applying for stable and well-paying positions in the future. Nevertheless, I believe this to be a shortsighted view. An educated and skilled workforce significantly contributes back to societal well-being and economic development because their profound knowledge and capabilities would enhance the quality and productivity of products and services they create. Therefore, students should be given financial support and encouraged to attend higher education.
If the grants and scholarships were to be made more available, undergraduates would most likely spend their free time engaging in activities that benefit society. Instead of having to work part-time to shoulder their college costs, they can divert this effort and time to social and community projects that are associated with their universities, or they implement by themselves. For example, voluntary clubs frequently provide free meals for the underprivileged, and open tutoring classes to help children who cannot afford education. Furthermore, the attractiveness of scholarships can widen educational opportunities for a larger number of individuals, resulting in a more abundant and higher-quality work labor. This could reduce the poverty and crime rates in communities, as root causes behind these problems lie in the lack of education.
To conclude, supporting monetary aid to tertiary education does not only do individual undergraduates a service but also society as a whole.