Do american college students pay their own way through college?
It’s not a Western thing, although many students do end up paying for their education simply because the parents can’t afford it. This is especially true in the US, where the cost of tuition is so high. I was fortunate that my parents were able to afford my undergraduate education (they did so using a special type of bond called a “zero coupon”, but that’s another story). They also paid for my housing, and gave me pocket money every month. Now that I’m a graduate student, the university has offered to pay my full tuition up until my PhD, and even provide me with a stipend that will pay for my housing and food. My girlfriend, on the other hand is $250000 in debt just from graduate school alone! Her parents paid for her undergraduate education. Out of state tuition can cost tens of thousands of dollars per year, and very few parents can afford this. They might like to be able to support their children through college, but simply can’t due to the high price. In state tuition is cheaper, a
