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Trish | Is this a fair and proper use of tax revenue? |
Texas has an extensive program of tuition subsidies for higher education. In-state tuition at colleges and universities is considerably lower than that for out-of-state students. Loans, grants, scholarships, etc. help students to afford college education. All taxpayers contribute to this subsidy, even those without children or any probability of attending college in Texas.
Is this a fair and proper use of tax revenue? Is there justification for this tax burden or should tuition cost be an individual responsibility? Are differences between in and out-of-state tuition appropriate? Should everyone be entitled to a college education?
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Can anyone offer more than yes and no questions? I'm writing an essay for my government class and I need opinions. Yes and no doesn't do me much for quotes. |
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Steve D
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The first easy answer is - differences in in0-state and out-of-state tuition is justified, since in-state people already pay taxes that support the school/college system and out-of-state folks don't.
As for fair and proper use, one could argue that in fact, even those folks without kids benefit by the subsidy. An educated workforce (which is what you get through the higher education system) is more productive and contributes to higher standards of living. These higher earnings and standards of living benefit all residents by keeping money in state, contributing to higher wages across the board and further contributing to either increased personal/property tax receipts or (if the extra tax receipts aren't needed) lower tax rates. College educated workers over a lifetime make twice as much as high school educated workers. This extra income that you may have subsidized is taxed and spent. |
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PennyLeeD2
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The state has a compelling interest in providing its businesses with educated workers and supporting communities with a stable citizenry. College educated people are more likely to be employed, less likely to be a burden on the taxpayer. By providing educational opportunities for its citizens, funding research into issues important to the state and providing services such as the (Cooperative Extension Service), state-funded universities further the interests of the state. So yes, it is a fair and proper use of tax revenue.
Out-of-state students come from families that don't pay into the tax fund and are unlikely to settle in the state after graduation. Since the state is funding this for selfish purposes, it is fair to favor in-state students.
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wyldfyr
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Education is a proper use of tax revenue. Businesses hire people who are educated. They reap the benefits of hiring people who are educated and should pay taxes to train their potential employees. Every person whether or not they have kids reap the benefits of education every time they interact with someone else. Business wise education is the best investment our country can make. One of the reason we are falling behind China, India, and Europe is because they value and invest in education more than we do. We're in danger of becoming a third world country due to anti intellectual, anti tax, and anti progressive attitudes. |
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Dont_taze_me_bro
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All taxpayers contribute to loads of things of which they get no direct or indirect benefit. It's customary for the State to subsidize college tuition and make differentiation between in-state and out of state students.
Any further education of a society is a benefit to all (Conversely having uneducated people is a downfall see: third world country).
Everyone is entitled to apply for college, but there are restrictions on entry. College isn't remedial and shouldn't be. |
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censored711man
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Yes.
If it was voted upon by a group of people elected to make decisions on behalf of the people, and it is what the majority of people want: it is just and fair.
Also, you too can take advantage of this benefit. Perhaps you'd like to attain a higher level degree. You'd essentially be funding yourself. |
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starsdelite
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1. yes 2. yes there is justification 3. yes 4 Especially yes. |
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Judy1
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Each person has his or her own definition of "fair", but it's certainly legal.
Since states contribute to their higher education systems, it seems reasonable that out of state students pay a higher tuition since they didn't pay into the state taxes that are subsidizing the schools.
Everyone entitled to a college education? Or a FREE college education? Anyone who can get admitted to college can get a degree, but they might have to work to earn the money to do it, there is no entitlement to a FREE college education. |
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Jenny R
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I think it's all fair, I think that if there's government contributions to education more students have the ability to go to college. |
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gardengirl
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I don't think it's right that the tuition should be different. What difference does it make if you live in or out of the state where you want to attend college! And yes! I think everyone should be entitled to higher education. Public universities should be cheaper to attend. |
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ACE
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no it isn't fair. |
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