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Maybe a hybrid system is something to consider - those who pay as they do now, full pay people, partial pay people, etc., would continue on the same as now but those who would currently fall under need-based assistance, rather than essentially just being handed the money gratis as they are now, would need to commit to paying back the cost of the particular grants they received at a maximum rate per year (5%, 10%, or whatever) until it’s paid off. This sounds like a win/win and let’s the person with the need-based grants have the satisfaction of knowing they’re not taking a handout and will pay the same as anyone else for their education even if it means paying back for 10 or 20 or 30 years. It also might make people give some thought to what they want to major in, job prospects, not becoming perpetual students, etc.</p>