<p>“Can I send my 21 year old to Europe and expect government aid for college from any of those countries?”</p>
<p>teachandmom,</p>
<p>You can send your kid here and he/she can study for free:
[Study</a> In Finland - Tuition and Scholarships](<a href=“http://www.studyinfinland.fi/tuition_and_scholarships]Study”>Fees and Costs | Study in Finland)</p>
<p>Also, check out what higher education costs in other European countries:
[Compare</a> tuition fees schemes in Europe - StudyinEurope.eu](<a href=“http://www.studyineurope.eu/tuition-fees]Compare”>Compare tuition fees schemes in Europe)</p>
<p>So, yes, yes you can.</p>
<p>Also, the rationale of helping a student who gained permanent residency is that this student will graduate, get a job, and pay taxes back into the system. Which overwhelming majority do.</p>