2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Clinton's Argument That Free College Is Bad Because Rich Kids Can Take Advantage Makes No Sense [View all]monicaangela
(1,508 posts)Two-thirds of American college students graduate with college debt, and that debt now tops $1.2 trillion. By every indication, college is now more expensive than it has ever been, out of reach of not only poor Americans, but even middle class ones. While various reforms made in the past few years may have helped slow the growth of college costs, they continue to outpace Americans ability to pay.
Although this is happening in the worlds richest country, there are many places abroad where college is virtually free. The Washington Posts Rick Noack points out seven places where Americans can study for free or at very low cost and in English! Students just have to be willing to leave the country:
1. Brazil: Brazils universities charge registration fees, Noack notes, but they do not require regular tuition. Many of them also offer courses in English.
2. Germany: Germany has 900 programs in English, and is eager to attract foreign students to tuition-free universities due to the countrys shortage of skilled workers.
3. Finland: Finland doesnt have tuition fees but the government does warn foreigners that they have to cover living expenses. Imagine going to college and only worrying about room and board.
4. France: France does charge tuition but normally around 200 dollars at public universities. A far cry from what youd pay in the United States, even in a state school.
5. Norway: Norwegian students, including foreigners studying in the country, do not have to pay any college tuition. Be forewarned, however, of the harsh winters and high cost of living.
6. Slovenia: If Eastern Europe is more your thing, Noack notes that Slovenia has 150 English-language programs, and only charges a registration fee no tuition.
7. Sweden: Sweden, a country which has so successfully solved so many of its social problems that there are now U.S. Sitcoms about the glories of moving there, has over 300 English-language programs. Although college there is free, cost of living may be pricey for foreigners.
http://www.salon.com/2014/11/02/7_countries_where_college_is_free_partner/
If these nations can find a way to do it so can we.