The True Costs of New York’s ‘Free College’ Program

[livingston]

The True Costs of New York’s ‘Free College’ Program
On Friday, New York decided to become the first state to offer four years of tuition-free public college to its residents.

Starting in the fall of 2017, any student from a family who is making less than $100,000 annually can qualify for free tuition, under certain conditions, such as a requirement to maintain a minimum grade point average and commit to living and working in New York for four years after graduation.

Like all tuition-free proposals, this policy kicks the can down the road, leaving taxpayers and future generations with the bill.

As Education Secretary Betsy DeVos aptly reminded Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., during her confirmation hearing, “There’s nothing in life that’s truly free.”

The True Costs of New York’s ‘Free College’ Program

 

[Catskillkid]

So, what you're saying is, there is no such thing as a free lunch?

 

[livingston]

Is there an incentive to keep costs down in the future ... NO . Cost to attend has been rising way above the inflation rate for decades. Wait until taxpayers pick up the tab..

 

[45mando]

Is there an incentive to keep costs down in the future ... NO . Cost to attend has been rising way above the inflation rate for decades. Wait until taxpayers pick up the tab..

How can taxpayers pick up the tab if they're all moving out?

 

[XP100]

I feel so bad I moved out of NY in Sept. Now I can't help pay for all the snowflakes education. Almost makes me want to move back to help out..NOT

 

[cedmer]

I would have read the whole article .... clicking the link and saw the big photo of the Fuhrer I immediately closed it, hurt my eyes

 

[Mr. terzmo]

Why would costs go up for housing/whatever is above tuition when the State is paying for it....Does not make sense...and..if gouged..the State Attorney General would be interested...I've used him several times with good results

 

[livingston]

I have a relative that needed a required foreign language course .. His college offered a 6 week stay in Spain instead of actually learning college level Spanish. He had to pay for the cost .. Now would the taxpayers of NY pay for that trip ....?If offered in NY State.