Though I appreciate aspects of many states’ efforts to keep talent in state, I’m still way down at the most basic level. I’d like to see community college to be free for everyone. Tennessee has made steps in this direction. A public transportation available so that community college is accessible too.
Once someone satisfactorily completes enough of college to continue, aid for a 4 year degree. I’d like to see career type programs and certificates available at the CCs.
NY covers a lot of the tuition costs for SUNYs. A lot of schools so most of our residents do live close enough to a college to commute. Families under a certain income threshold get the Excelsior that can cover most of the already reasonably priced tuition. Top 10% of class gets free tuition if they major in STEM.
But still big gaps. Need FAFSA filed, so those with uncooperative parents cannot get much of the moneys. Limiting rules, Still leaves people full pay.