College Education and Usage of Tax Revenues - Essay Example

There is justification to have the taxes used for the benefit of the state dwellers and it should not be seen as a burden. I believe that if the students have the means to pay for tuition, then they should pay for it and it is their responsibility. If in the event the students do not have the means to pay for tuition, it is the responsibility of the state to pay for the tuition fees of those in need so that they can pursue a higher education degree.

          The difference between in and out-of-state tuition is appropriate because out-of-state students, in general, will be living in the state while they go to school. Meanwhile, students that live in Texas and are residents, in general, will stay to continue living in the state. Upon graduation, the students that stay will become taxpayers with full-time jobs, if they have not already become taxpayers.

          Generally speaking, the majority of students receive some kind of financial assistance (loans, grants, and scholarships) to pursue a higher education degree. Since this is the case, this would mean that if students do not receive financial assistance, they would not be able to continue their higher education degree. In most cases, these students are first-generation college students.

          Everyone should be entitled to a college education. If public education is available for all students, then why leave them without a college education because they are not able to pay? If financial support is available (meals at school, transportation, books, tuition) for students from kindergarten up till high school graduation, we should continue to help them so that they may fulfill their goals and objectives in obtaining a higher education degree.

          Let us live in a state where we can continue helping those in need. Let those that have more, continue to help those in need. Let us continue a state where education is free of charge from the beginning till the end.

          This taxpayer contribution for students does not have to stop at the baccalaureate level. Fellowships should be made available for students to continue their graduate work as well (Master/Doctorate).