Short thread on why cutting the paid public college threshold at $100K household income is just not smart

It should be *universal* regardless of income

For sake of ease I focus on the 21.5% of US households (27.6M HH) who earn $100K-$200K—as 100K cutoff would hurt them most

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Here's the United Way ALICE report on a stable household income for 2 working adults w/2 kids in VA—$110K/year.

That's not "get ahead" income. No luxurious house, car, or vacation. These are for basic necessities w/minimal savings.

NOW—let's add the cost of public college:

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The average college of public college in state tuition + room & board is ~$22K/year.

The average college of public college out of state tuition + room & board is ~$38K/year.

Now imagine if your 2 kids are going to college at the same time. An extra $44K - $76K/year

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Suddenly, even at $200K/year household income, you're maxed out simply b/c you want to send your kids to college.

And God forbid you want fly your kids home to visit, give them spending money, or have an emergency

Can't imagine why America's birthrate continues to fall

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In conclusion—the problem isn’t kids of millionaires/billionaires going to public schools. Problem is millionaires/billionaires not paying a fair share of taxes.

If they pay their fair share—public college can be covered for *all* kids

Focus on that—not an odd $100K cutoff

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