{"id":2143111,"date":"2024-01-08T08:08:02","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:08:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/higher-education-policy-shouldnt-punish-big-families\/"},"modified":"2024-01-08T08:13:03","modified_gmt":"2024-01-08T13:13:03","slug":"higher-education-policy-shouldnt-punish-big-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/higher-education-policy-shouldnt-punish-big-families\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t penalize large families in higher education policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhigher-education-policy-shouldnt-punish-big-families%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2143111&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Our Nation&#8217;s Higher Education System: In \u2064Need of Urgent\u200c Reform<\/h2>\n<p>Our nation&#8217;s higher education system is in dire need of \u2063fundamental reform. It\u2063 has \u200dnot only lost the faith of the public but\u2062 also relies on constant fraudulent bailouts from the federal government. Moreover, it fails to adequately prepare students for the jobs available in today&#8217;s rapidly evolving economy.<\/p>\n<h3>The\u2062 Urgency\u2063 for\u200d Reform<\/h3>\n<p>The unfortunate reality is that\u2062 the political\u200d consensus required to \u200creform our higher\u200c education system is still years away.\u200b However, in the meantime, it\u2062 is crucial for\u200d Congress to \u2063take action and prevent the current system from deteriorating further. Regrettably, \u200brecent changes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/christian-university-fined-37-7-million-for-misleading-students\/\" title=\"Christian University Penalized .7 Million for Deceiving Students\">federal student \u2064aid programs<\/a> not only demonstrate\u2063 negligent implementation but also actively\u2062 penalize\u2062 families with more than one\u2064 child. This ill-advised policy comes at a time when our nation&#8217;s\u200b fertility rate is already declining.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>ANOTHER POLITICAL COVER UP AT \u2063BIDEN&#8217;S DOJ<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>The Impact of Recent Changes<\/h3>\n<p>The Higher \u2062Education Act of 1965 \u2062authorizes various student aid\u2062 programs, with\u200c the largest ones currently providing $112 billion\u2063 in \u200ddirect loans and $26 \u2064billion in \u2063Pell\u200d Grants annually. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid Simplification Act, passed as part of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dems-threatening-to-pass-year-long-stopgap-spending-bill\/\" title=\"Dems Threatening to Pass Year-Long Stopgap Spending Bill\">comprehensive spending bill<\/a> in 2020, aimed to streamline the application\u200b process for aid\u200d from the Department of Education. However, President Joe Biden&#8217;s mishandling of the rollout has caused significant stress and wasted\u2063 time for families \u200bacross the \u2064country. \u200bOriginally promised to be\u200b available on December\u200b 1, the \u200drollout \u2064was delayed until late\u200d December, \u2062and even now, it \u2063is only\u200d accessible\u200b for a few hours a day and frequently experiences\u200b technical issues.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration&#8217;s focus on implementing its illegal college debt amnesty has\u2064 led to a complete neglect of the legally mandated overhaul of the application process.<\/p>\n<h3>Punishing Large Families<\/h3>\n<p>Putting aside \u200dBiden&#8217;s incompetence, the new financial formula mandated by \u200dCongress unnecessarily penalizes large families precisely when our\u200b country\u200d needs them to reverse our demographic decline.<\/p>\n<p>Under \u200cthe previous FAFSA system,\u2063 a\u2062 family&#8217;s ability to pay for college was\u2062 determined by an &#8220;Expected\u2064 Family Contribution&#8221; formula, which \u2063considered the \u200bfamily&#8217;s income, assets, and cost of living. This EFC number was then divided by the number of children in college at that time. For example, if a family of \u2063four could afford \u2063to spend \u2064$30,000, once both children were in \u2064college, the EFC\u2062 number \u200bfor \u2063each child would be $15,000.<\/p>\n<p>However, the new FAFSA system replaces the \u200bEFC with the \u2063&#8221;Student \u200dAid Index&#8221; (SAI).\u2064 While the SAI still\u2062 considers income, assets, \u2064cost of\u200c living, and family size, \u2063it no longer \u2062allows families to divide\u2063 the \u200cfinal SAI by each child in\u200c college.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, a family \u2063of four may have\u2063 a slightly \u2062lower SAI for their children\u200c compared to a family \u2063of \u2063three, say $30,000 instead of $34,000.\u200b However, the \u2064family \u2064of four is expected to pay $30,000 \u2063for each child. This new system systematically \u200bpenalizes large families for every additional child\u200d they send to college.<\/p>\n<h3>The Importance of \u2063Large Families<\/h3>\n<p>In a world where individuals are seen as disconnected from\u2063 families, \u2064the new system may seem logical. \u2062However, conservatives\u200b understand that \u200bwe are not isolated beings but rather part\u200b of\u2063 families \u2064and\u2063 communities. \u2063These\u200c communities \u200dthrive when \u2062they consist of large families.<\/p>\n<p>Encouraging, Not Punishing, Large\u200d Families<\/p>\n<p>If anything, the federal government \u2062should\u2064 be encouraging\u200c large\u200b families, not\u200b punishing \u200cthem. Larger families contribute to larger and younger populations, which are\u200b essential for \u200ddynamism and\u200b economic \u2063growth.<\/p>\n<p>Immediate Congressional Action<\/p>\n<p>Congress must act swiftly to rectify the SAI formula, ensuring\u200b that \u2063it does not penalize\u2064 the large\u2064 families our nation needs to continue \u2062growing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CLICK HERE TO \u200cREAD \u2064MORE FROM THE WASHINGTON EXAMINER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-one-ups-biden-on-education-announces-american-academy-plan\/\" title=\"Trump outshines Biden in education, unveils 'American Academy' proposal.\">current higher education system<\/a> be\u2062 reformed to encourage\u2062 population growth and \u2064support families in pursuing\u200d higher education for their children?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Needs to encourage population growth. Under the new formula, families with more than one child are \u200cforced \u200cto allocate a larger portion of their income towards education expenses, leaving them with less financial flexibility\u200c for \u2063other necessities. This is a significant \u200dbarrier for families who are already struggling to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/under-trump-americans-have-seen-their-best-wage-growth-in-40-years\/\" title=\"Under Trump, Americans Have Seen Their Best Wage Growth In 40 Years\">make ends meet<\/a> and discourages them from\u2064 pursuing higher education\u2062 for their children.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this punitive policy fails to acknowledge the importance of family dynamics and the unique challenges that\u200b larger families face.\u200c It\u2063 is unfair to\u200b punish families for their\u200b size and hinder their ability to access higher education opportunities. Our nation should be focused on creating an inclusive and supportive education \u2064system that fosters \u200cequal opportunities for all students, regardless of family size.<\/p>\n<h3>Preparation for the Job Market<\/h3>\n<p>Another \u2062critical issue with our higher education\u2062 system is its failure to adequately prepare \u2062students for the \u200cjobs available \u200bin today&#8217;s rapidly evolving economy. The traditional university model remains focused on \u200btheoretical learning and often neglects the practical skills required to \u200cthrive in the \u2062modern workforce. As a result, many graduates find themselves inadequately equipped to enter the job market.<\/p>\n<p>To address this, we need a shift in\u200b focus towards vocational \u2063and technical education. Programs that emphasize hands-on training, \u200dinternships, and \u2064apprenticeships\u200b can provide students with the practical skills and experience\u200d necessary for success \u200cin the job \u2062market. We\u2062 must also\u2063 encourage collaboration between educational institutions and industry leaders to ensure that curriculum and training align with industry demands.<\/p>\n<h3>A Call for Action<\/h3>\n<p>The urgency for reform in our nation&#8217;s higher education system cannot\u2063 be overstated. Without immediate action, \u200bwe risk \u2064further deterioration of the system and limited opportunities for future generations. \u200dIt is imperative for Congress to prioritize this issue and engage in meaningful discussions to craft comprehensive reform that addresses the current shortcomings.<\/p>\n<p>Reform should focus on \u2062simplifying the financial aid process, eliminating punitive policies \u200cthat penalize large families, and promoting\u2062 vocational and technical education. By doing \u200bso, we can create a higher education system that is accessible, inclusive, and equips students with the\u200b skills needed to succeed in today&#8217;s\u200c economy.<\/p>\n<p>Our nation&#8217;s future depends\u200d on the quality \u200band accessibility of higher education. Let us\u2064 work together to enact the necessary reforms and ensure that \u2062every student has\u200c the \u200dopportunity to reach their full potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our higher education system urgently requires reform as it has lost public trust, relies on fraudulent bailouts, and fails to adequately prepare students for today&#8217;s job market. 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