Affordable higher education seems to be a thing of the past. I made a joke a few years ago when I was married that wasn't to far from the truth. I said "We should get divorced so that I can afford to go back to school". I was joking!!! Though, this statement of not being able to afford school holds true for many Americans. College education cost more now than ever before. Tuition is up over 8% this year alone,including room and board. When my daughter is of college age, tuition will cost 3x the amount it does now.  

          College is getting to the point that only the rich will graduate with minimal debt. An article from CNN clearly outlines these rising statistics. School loans are so huge that it takes years to pay them back. And unless you are a minority, single parent (preferably a female), or have some sort of disability, financial aid will not cover cost or be available. With the dilemma of tuition going up and lack of financial aid, more Americans find themselves working and going to school. College is no longer a students full time job.

          At one time America was at the for front of education. Our lead in education produced an educated workforce, that led the world. The American Dream was affordable and attainable. Now we struggle to pay for our education. Let alone our children's. Is the struggle worth the education?