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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That's insane.[/quote] I don't think it's insane, but not too smart either to make public education another income-based entitlement. Other states have one in-state tuition, not several based on parents' income.[/quote] Other states give significant need based financial aid to in state students, which amounts to different tuitions based on parents' income. The system right now comes close to providing equity for high income DC families, as they can take their $10K, and bring tuition down to full instate tuition at a selection of universities, albeit far from every state university. But for low income kids the $10K doesn't even come close because their counterparts in other states are getting instate tuition PLUS financial aid reserved for state residents. [/quote] You are assuming that low income DCPS students don't get additional financial aid at state universities. [/quote] You're right. I am assuming that based on the data I have as a high school teacher, looking at outcomes for my kid. Where do you get your information that tells you otherwise?[/quote] The same source. My kids don't go in without a lot of financial assistance. If you are a bright student coming out of DCPA with very limited means there are plenty of smaller state schools which will offer major financial assistance. I had great placements at St. Mary's last year. Between the DC 10k and assistance from the school I had two go for less than 4k for the year. In previous years I have helped with great placements a state schools from VA to KY. With some guidance these kids can do very well and cheaply! [/quote]
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