Germany now offers free College tuition to seniors who are looking to further their academic future. It does not make it easier for students to get accepted into college, but allows students to have more of an option on where they would like to study. Money is not a factor as it is for many students in the United States. Germany is not only allowing students to go to college for free but also helping students with lower food prices, transportation and discounted events. The senator of Germany believes that the price of college discourages students who are not from a traditional academic family. All will be exposed to same quality of education but for free.
I believe this offer is smartest because in the United States today, it is not fair to those who are in debt. Student debt is now averaged at $30,000. The price of college determines many kids' future. Tuition being ten times more expensive then what it use to be has caused a very scary future for our generation growing up. For a fact the major part of my college decision will be how much money is given in order for me to be able to survive after college financially.
Let's hope this dreadful situation will be different by the time the next generation comes of age.
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