For this week’s blog, I’m complaining yet again. I’m applying to my first five colleges this Thursday!! Very exciting stuff. I’m also applying to the FAFSA and CSS profile; financial aid. I need as much help paying for tuition as possible. Those who seek a higher education through college or university are often praised for their effort. If going to college is so important and everybody is expected to do it, then why is it so expensive? I’ve toured many campuses and been enthralled by their beauty and opportunities. I want so badly to study and gain the knowledge I need to pursue a career I’m passionate about. I know so many people who share this goal with me, but it’s just too expensive. To get the best and most prestigious education, it seems you need to be a millionaire or have invented the cure to cancer; I sadly haven’t done either. Financial aid and scholarships are the holy grail for college students today. With the cost of living rising rapidly, education has gone to the back burner for many Americans. It’s sad because knowledge is the key to freedom, and so many people are denied this right simply because they need to prioritize putting food on the table or keeping a roof over their heads. Like I previously said, financial aid and scholarships are brilliant, but are they enough? I don’t think so. Education shouldn’t be so expensive. Fundraisers, private donations, campus stores, etc., should fund colleges and universities. Everyone deserves to study at Pepperdine or Oxford, whether or not they have the funds. University is about being smart, innovative, and determined, not economic standing.

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