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Originally Posted by scottmandue
And don't give me that "oh some kids just need to go to trade school"... do you want YOUR kid to grow up to be a blue collar worker?
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I agree with you that college is more than trade school. I would be proud to have my kid grow up to be a good tradesman. I have the greatest respect for the trades.
I do believe whoever is handing out these loans needs to look at the earning potential of someone with, say, a BA in art history. They may be well rounded and delightful people, but well rounded doesn't pay back loans.
There is a theory that college is so expensive because it is so easy to get money to pay for it. An educated populace is essential for the future of our country, and it is in our best interest to encourage kids to go to college, but I think the availability of guaranteed loans should be dependent on the course of study and performance of the student.