Increasing Tuition In Canada

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Abstract

Tuition fees in Canada have been increasing over the years with 1990s being the period that experienced the highest tuition rate increase with 1991/1992 experiencing 16.7% tuition increase rate. The causes of the increase include reduced government spending in education, high dependence on tuition for revenue by universities, augmented demand for education, increased cost of living, and inflation. The effects of increased tuition rates include high dropout rates, increased participation in the labor market, and middle and low-income households are unable to access education. Other effects include increased students debts and social inequality. The study recommends reducing tuition fees through making Saskatchewan a low tuition province and making tuition 15% of university revenue.

I. Introduction

A. What is good education?

The cost of funding higher education has increased so drastically that an average Canadian cannot afford it. According to online dictionary, Education is the process of receiving and giving systematic instruction especially at school. It is an enlightening experience and it is essential for everyone
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Students from low-income families are less likely to attend a university; they have less than 50% chance of accessing university education compared to students from wealthy households. The low-income students have an unfair chance of obtaining a career, going to college and accomplishing their goal in future due to financial reasons (“Participation”). Research carried out by University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) shows that for every $1000 increase in tuition; the enrolment rate drops by 15%. This entire drop in enrolment affects the low-income families more than the high-income families. This continuous increase in tuition fees affects students