But why should someone who doesn't go to college or someone who does pay off their loans have to pay for people like you and me who went to the same overpriced college? Why should they have to pay for those loans? Well, There is a problem with costs in higher education and there's no question that the federal policy, including both student loans, Pell grants, absolutely helps fuel the increase in costs. But it's also a real life reaction to it. I mean, it's a simple reaction. College costs too much. So how can the federal government make it more affordable for me? (31:37–31:52)
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Asserts that federal policies like student loans and Pell grants contribute to rising higher education costs.
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