A high school junior sits down with her parents to discuss her plans for the future. Her parents argue for a standard four-year college experience, while she, like many in her generation, does not see the value in secondary education. She would much rather go right into the workforce than risk being thousands of dollars in debt once she receives her diploma. The rising strain of attending college has led to a re-evaluation of its overall worth. The impact of rising tuition on students’ financial well-being and overall economic success cannot be overstated. Therefore, it is important to address the root causes of the college financial crisis and develop sustainable solutions to reduce and prevent its effects. While rising tuition costs have…show more content… What used to be the strongest choice for success after high school has become a controversial topic among young adults. Despite the rise of differing opinions when it comes to this issue, the value of secondary education has not fallen in any way; but rather, the tuition prices have skyrocketed, making it difficult for students to even attend without going into thousands of dollars worth of debt. In Paul Tough’s “The Inequality Machine,” he reports the sad truth that many intelligent, determined, and hardworking students are unable to overcome the great financial debt and other obstacles that prevent them from achieving their degrees. in Adair and Sesanker). The problem that many students face is that the benefits of colleges have not changed, but the cost has. While many young people see the value of college education, they do not believe that it is worth the cost. Not only that, but even as tuition increases, some find that great opportunities found in colleges have decreased. Stephen Adair openly demonstrates that “As students pay more, they often receive less. Nationwide, nearly 75 percent of all faculty positions are off the tenure track, often without benefits or long-term job
