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Should tuition at public universities be free?

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78%
Yes
22%
No
77%
Yes
13%
No
1%
Yes, tuition costs are currently too expensive
4%
No, but tuition costs should decrease based on family income
3%
No, but free for low-income students with excellent grades
1%
No, but tuition costs are currently too expensive
0%
No, not until we balance our national deficit

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 @Wombattius_  from Texas  answered…3mos3MO

Yes, as tuition costs are currently too expensive. However, the government should also focus on decreasing tuition costs for all citizens.

 @B2Z8HRZfrom Michigan  answered…3mos3MO

If they can't afford it, yes. If they're able to afford it I personally think no. But that's only if necessary.

 @B2S4VPMfrom California  answered…3mos3MO

Free for very poor students with outstanding academic abilities, but also adjusting tuition costs across the board based on income.

 @B2C9S4Danswered…4mos4MO

Free tuition, but only for in-demand degrees in the STEM fields, medical professions etc. Cut enrolment numbers for useless degrees in the humanities such as gender studies.

 @B269C9Hfrom Florida  answered…5mos5MO

Yes, the school system should be revamped however to engage with everyone. Some younger students may not receive the best support at home or lack language skills when they’re younger to enter the track for university.

 @9F2DHJNanswered…2yrs2Y

The current system for public universities suffices

 @9DLJ5FCfrom Georgia  answered…2yrs2Y

No, but abolish interest rates for student loans.

 @9NVRQCKanswered…11mos11MO

Yes, but only to students that come from a family earning less than €200,000 per year. If a student comes from a family that earns over €200,000 but less than €600,000 then the school should cost 50%. But if the student comes from a family that makes over €600,000 but less than €1,000,000 then the student should have to pay full tuition. (Or another plan like this)

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