Do college grants provided by the federal government actually hurt those who want to succeed?

I'm in college now, and it seems like a doghouse out there. See I go to a community college, and I have been in college for a while since I have been going part time. I am seeing a change in college education. I used to believe that if government gave grants ($you don鈥檛 have to pay back) to people who could not afford college then more people would be educated and have more knowledgeable. I feel that i'm wrong now. See when I went to college they were playing loud music and I could not understand the words cause it was in Spanish. People were all over the place yelling and carrying on and dancing to this ethnic music. I thought college was supposed to be for learning and studying, not all this crap. I also think that college may be easier now because it has to be to pass these people and to get more money from the government. Am I right about this? Is our federal government ruining college education?If the government stays out of college education, would it benefit hard working people?

The more college graduates we have, the harder it is to find a job.

I think grants are a wonderful idea. I do agree that it seems like some kids are just there to party and play with the free money. Keep in mind that those are usually the ones who drop out or don't even get ahead in life. Taking away grants and federal help for those who are honestly trying I think would be completely wrong! What about all those who didn't grow up with all of the benefits that some do? Are you supposed to just cast those people aside and say no to them? What about those trying to do what they dreamed of all their lives and finally getting that chance to go back and try it? Can you say no to them? And although I can see where you might think that the more college grads there are, the less jobs there will be, I have to disagree with you there as well. Those who go forth are usually the ones to create more jobs for people who need them. If you don't like the social life of your college, you don't have to be involved. I hope you might change your aspect on this. Grants are wonderful for the people who actually need them. Good Luck and Happy Studying!

So, your objective to college is that some people don't study when they are there? The one social program that almost everyone can agree on is education. Just because some people waste that, doesn't mean the government should stay out.

Now, if you want to change the laws so that the money is a grant if you get certain grades, but must be paid back as a loan if you flunk out, that would make the program better and encourage education.

Education is the key out of poverty. To only allow the wealthy to become educated would only broaden the gap between rich and poor. I am a grant student at community college. I would not be in school if this was not available. I am a good student, as well as a stay at home mom and wife. I am not dancing outside at school to spanish music. I go to class and then come home and cook dinner for my family. Also, there is a great deal more to learn at college than is provided in the classroom. That is why it is called the "college experience". A person becomes exposed to things outside of their immediate sphere. They learn independence etc, etc, etc. Historically colleges have been the birth places of new ideas, revolutions and incredible artistic and philisophical developments. Not just studying books, but life and experience. That is why many employers require a college degree, but not a particular major. If the government stayed out of education it would only benefit you. Probably a wasp male from a wealthy family. The rest of the country would suffer so would the experience of college. Many of the grant students work harder than you can imagine. Plus music and dancing certainly has nothing to do with education.

Hey, I know there is a lot of confusion over college grants. If you check http://www.collegefunder.org you can see what one guy did to get over $40K in college grants.

Think about it and check out that site for sure.