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Student debt in the United States has grown to well over a trillion dollars. Some policymakers propose making public colleges tuition-free; others argue for different solutions.
Advocates say free college would expand opportunity, especially for low-income students, and that an educated workforce benefits the whole economy. They note that many countries in Europe offer free or low-cost university education.
Critics argue that free tuition would be very expensive for taxpayers and could disproportionately benefit families who would have paid anyway. Some suggest targeting aid to low-income students, expanding apprenticeships or holding colleges accountable for costs.
Data from states that have experimented with tuition-free community college offer some evidence on enrollment and completion, but researchers caution that results depend heavily on program design.
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Worksheets › Grade 11 English › Reading Informational Text › Reading Informational Text
Free Grade 11 English worksheet (Common Core RI.11-12.1): read the informational text "Should College Be Free?", find the main idea and answer questions with evidence. Skill: Key ideas and details in informational text. Level: Grade 11 — also suits Year 12 (UK).
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Key ideas and details in informational text.
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