Florida Governor Supports Tuition Hike

The United States' government wants to raise Florida universities’ tuition, so the total cost of tuition equals the current national average, which is about $6,585 for every thirty credit hours. Currently Florida universities charge less than $4,000 for the same amount of hours. By continuing to increase the tuition, students applying for the Bright Futures Scholarship will be judged more harshly on their qualifications. However, if universities raise their tuition above the base price, students pay the difference out of their own pocket instead of Bright Futures.

As a student at the University of South Florida, raising the costs of Florida tuition is detrimental to my financial status. My family has already had to take out two loans for my first semester at the University of South Florida. I thought my family had enough money to support my college finances; however, to my surprise, attending college costs more than I could ever imagine.

In another perspective there is a great deal of young people who are very intelligent and have immense potential to succeed in college. The only problem for these individuals is that many families do not have enough money to help their children attend a university, earn at least one or more degrees, and further their knowledge and personal experience as an adult. As a result of raising the costs of Florida universities’ tuition, this action will discourage underprivileged families with children desiring to attend a university and succeed to be something greater than they ever envisioned possible.

Rachel of FL 11:10PM December 09, 2008