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Should the ghetto people take welfare and go back to school?

Community colleges are free for all U.S citizens or the permanent residents. There are financial aids, tuition fee waivers, loans(no credit score is required to apply), and grants. In addition, the low-income people can get Food Stamps and other housing support from the government. It is more than enough for a person to go college.

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1. that sounds like a good idea... but they're too busy cleaning the hood
2. It is common for young people to think that what works for one- works for everyone. In fact, this is not necessarilly true. I'm glad the community college works for some people, but it just doesn't work for everyone. Every community college I know, has tuition and fee charges, plus virtually course taken at community college, requires the use of textbooks and supplies (normally at some cost) - so isn't it a fallacy to say that community colleges are FREE? Aren't there some people with family obligations, or other commitments, that make college attendance unlikely? Aren't there some communities that don't have community colleges nearby?
3. What's "ghetto people?" Ghetto people are not the same as low income or poor people. Not everyone can go back to school. If they're on welfare, then how will they be able to afford day care? Not all day care centers are open 24 hours, so who will watch their children while they are at work or school? Or maybe they received a low quality education that really didn't prepare them for college. And some people just aren't smart. And can't really handle the pressures of college. And lastly, you don't have to go to college to get a good paying job.
4. you really need to stop generalizing....just because someone is low income, or is on food stamps or other support doesn't mean they are 'ghetto'. and i've never heard of a 'free' community college. and yes there are scholarships and stuff, but they can't give them to everyone who applies!
5. The problem is (aside from the "ghetto thing") that in order to go to school AND receive cash assistance- it's hard. It's hard because there are no exemptions for students from participating in the work program due to the welfare they receive. A student has to choose- get benefits and look for a job- or go to school. How about we push for deadbeat dads to meet THEIR responsibilities, and the income the mom receives from that would probably supplement grants/loans enough for her to go to school. And where are Community Colleges free? grants are based on previous income. tuition fee waivers are based on the availablity of funding. I'm going to assume you've never been in the position of having to care for 1 or more children AND go to school AND work. It can be done- but only with a reliable support system- which is often lacking in these families you are talking about.