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TUITION HIKES

Throughout childhood and young adult life, students are preached to about getting good grades and participating in programs so they can go to college and get a good job. However, receiving good grades and participating in extracurricular activities is not always enough. Like most things in life, one obstacle stands in the way and that obstacle is cost. The students that are eligible to get into the college of their choice are often stymied by tuition costs and don't qualify for grants or financial aid because their parents earn too much or if they qualify for aid spend years in debt paying it off. If children are supposed to be our future, then how can they achieve their goals if they are unable to afford the means of achieving those goals? As a student myself, making college affordable for not only myself but for other students as well is significant for not only our generation but for future generations as well. Studies have shown that the cost of higher education has more than tripled over the last decade outpacing both inflation and family income. College education is seen as a key to prestigious and highly paying jobs which culminate to better living standards. However an increase in college enrollment has led to increase college fees hence difficulty in accessing higher education. In reciprocate rising college fees have left many colleges to control as it depends on the number of students who are willing to meet these expenses. In order to stem the rising costs, government proposes to shift aid away from colleges that fail to cap the rising tuition. Colleges cite different causes of rising tuition beyond their control. They cite declining state support as one of the major reasons. This paper seeks to establish plans that colleges have put in place to help them get back on track in light of increasing tuition. The paper also looks at the governments strategy on how to help struggling higher education sector with more funding. Finally the paper addresses possible challenges that may arise from both of the above measures by colleges and universities With the recent global financial crisis, it is evident that education sector, like any other sector in economy, has not been spared either. Research has found out that more students are leaving colleges more than ever because of cost related reasons. Hook and Blevin note that unavailability of financial aid to low-income students leads to their drop out from colleges. They further note that this problem is fuelled further by the failure of colleges and universities to come up with cost effective ways to deliver education that could get an average student to graduate in a certain period of time. Analysis by an education concerned group shows that tuition has tripled over the last one decade. In response more and more students have turned to loans to pay for their education. Kosters notes that this is evidenced in the increase in the governments expenditure related to education. In response further, the government has come up with proposed plan that require colleges receiving government funding to create a score

sheet that will reflect the actual costs of running the institutions, the rate of graduation and the potential earnings for graduates. On the other hand, colleges are faced with the challenges having to ensure they maintain high standard of education delivery in a very competitive but unfavorable environment. For instance, Allen points to increase in homeschooling and the availability of technology advancement like the internet as the environmental factors that make service delivery by colleges tricky. He adds that efforts by stakeholders to save the reputation of public education have been unsuccessful due to the unavailability or inadequate funds to improve the services of universities and colleges. Furthermore, the traditional modes of aiding need students such as work study programs have been dwindling. Matthews further explains that problems facing colleges and universities are further compounded by the governments proposal of punishing col leges that will fail to control rising tuition or fail to provide value through shifting the money to other sectors that are ready to account for their expenditure. However, determining what amounts to good value becomes difficult as the government has not yet established the measuring index for such decision. Kosters says that such step is likely to bring a rift between stakeholders. He says that the back then stops with colleges to persuade the government to review its proposal concerning its proposals. Agreeably, it is possible that the actions by the government could be justifiable but that does not mean that there are no unexploited channels to resolve this stalemate. The government has just set a stage for a long discussion whose impacts on education sector are not yet conceptualized. On their part, students and parents continue to watch helplessly as they struggle with the reality of continued increasing costs even with lower incomes and less job security. Kosters argues that the answer to these challenges is not an easy one as it combines the state funding declines, increasing college valuations and a record high student enrollment which puts pressure on college tuition prices amid economic recession.[6] Wise & Hauser note that many more students are applying for loans and financial aid. According to a finding by the duo, 9 out of 10 colleges have seen an increased number of applications seeking for financial aid received each subsequent year with more than a third experiencing a dramatic increase if 10 percentile and more. In order to attract more students with strong academic profiles, colleges and universities have changed their structure of recruiting and have put emphasis on the need based rather than merit based scholarships. As a result, the amount of scholarship given by public college to students exceeds the average amount of an award given to student in the low income quartile. Unfortunately, the gap in scholarship has grown over time. In conclusion, college education is one of the important pillars of economy which should be addressed by all stakeholders if the country is to benefit from the sector. Colleges and universities should device means and ways to ensure that their services are not only accessible to the common citizen but also affordable to many students whose parents cannot meet the rising college tuition. Being one of important pillars of economy

and development in any nation, there is need to devices measures that will ensure everyone is accessed to higher education. Research indicates that there is the possibility of higher education becoming a preserve of a few rich individuals who can afford to pay for tuition. It is also probable that the tuition will continue to be on the rise and various measures and interventions not only by the government but also colleges themselves will be handy. This requires the intervention of stakeholders both at the college and the government levels to put measures in place to facilitate the counter of such escalating tuition in the future. SAME SEX MARRIAGE Same Sex Marriage also known as gay marriage or equal marriage it is marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or gender identity. In the 20th and 21st centuries various types of same-sex unions have come to be legalized. Three reasons why other person wants to legal the same sex marriage: First is, they have said all have a sin nature, with weaknesses to sin in particular ways and some people express their sin nature is one way, other people express theirs in other ways. Homosexuality is just one way in a fair and balanced way. Secondly, Marriage is a basic human right and an individual personal choice and the State should not interfere with same-gender couples who choose to marry. Thirdly, ending discrimination enhances the human spirit and makes all our lives better. To refute these three reasons why sex marriage should be legal I would say that the truth is even though all of us have a sinful nature it does not mean we will take advantage of the grace of God. We made by God to glorify Him and to do of His will not to do what we wanted because more of the time what we wanted are not supposed to do. Also, the Pro says that they have the right to be married. Yes, it is right that marriage is a personal choice but it does not mean that you are able to be married with your same sex and not considering the laws of God about marriage because it is the Sacraments of Matrimony so it is sacred and Holy. The next one is they have said that it is a discrimination part to them if it will not be allowed but not legalizing the same sex marriage proposal does not mean gays and lesbian are being discriminated it is just their decision is not acceptable with God and also in the Christian country like Philippines thats why same sex marriage in the Philippines cannot be approved or be legalized in our country. In addition, there are four other reasons why it should not be legalized in the Philippines. First, becauseGay/Lesbian marriage violates traditions; Secondly, Gay/Lesbian couples can't produce children; thirdly, having a mom and a dad is better for children than having two moms or two dads and the last one is homosexual behavior is immoral and should not be encouraged . Same Sex Marriage is marriages compose of either same man or same woman.

There are three reasons why they have wanted Same Sex Marriage will be legal in the Philippines. First, all have sinned so it is their way to commit it; Secondly, Marriage is a civil liberty;thirdly, to end distinction and to have freedom. It should not be legal because of three reasons; first, we should follow God because He is our Creator; secondly, choosing your partner in life should consider Gods will; thirdly, you can have freedom but you should understand that it has limitations, discipline and responsibilities. In addition, there are other reasons why it should not be allowed: it is a violation to our traditions; partners are not able to have a child except if they will adopt a child and lastly it is debauched so it should be prohibited in the Law. Many people have their own beliefs and reasoning's when it comes to Gay/Lesbian Marriage. God made a man and woman to join hands together and say vows in the right way but however in some states it is a legal to get married with your same sex. So, a man is for woman and woman is for man.

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