A Student Perspective to the Rising Cost of Tuition Fees

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2012-02-03

Given the state of rising tuition costs and administrative fees, measures to counter the situation come from an unlikely force - the students. Students from the University of California at Riverside, submitted a proposal that aims to deal with two rising problems at educational institutes from across the globe: rising tuition costs and unpredictable and decreasing appropriations of government funds.

The move is significant not only in terms of the financial model of higher education costs, but introduce a philosophical perspective shifts the burden of education costs from a myriad of stakeholders - such as family and government - to the students themselves. The proposal would require students to pay no up-front cost to their higher education, and pay 5% of their annual income for 20 years after graduation and engaging in employment.

While there are practical issues to resolve if the proposal gains traction, such as modes of collection, legislative regulations, international students, there are implicit behaviors that are encouraged - such as more benefits for students studying near their hometown and those engaging in public services. (by WPN reporter)

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