I constantly see this point made in articles and on message boards right now since we have one headinf to college next year.
And each time I see it, I wonder why I don't see the value in that observation or mindset.
Costs for college are-
- Tuition
- Room and board
- Books/supplies
- Misc
Free tuition is just that- no tuition. The fact that you still have to pay for housing and food doesn't change the reality that tuition is removed as a cost.
And the stipulation that room and board must be on campus for tuittion to not be charged is a pretty small 'penalty' in cost because everyone has to pay to live and eat.
Room and board at a major state university near me is estimated at $10800 for a shared room and highest meal plan.
At a local small private college that has a free tuition enticement for academics right now, the room and board estimate is $10500 for a shared room and h8ghest meal plan.
If you lived off campus you have tofor pay housing and food.
If you don't even go to college you l have to pay for housing and food.
You use quotes around the word free to make it seem not free and then you immediately agree tuition is free.
Funny.
