Rhetorical Analysis

In the research paper “Plan Ahead - Set Our Students Up For Success”, Laura Moreno emphasizes the importance of organizations that not only provide financial aid, but also mentor and encourage students academically. There is no doubt she believes encouraging postsecondary education is important. However, her position reflects that free community college is not the solution to this. She presents and analyzes useful organizations with additional guidance for students, in hopes of demonstrating their effectiveness over handing out free passes to college. The author speaks for the benefit of students and parents to the best of her ability, giving credit to the opposing view of this topic and stating common ground is significant to maintain the correct tone. The writer of this piece takes a friendly tone by organizing her ideas in a mix of classic and rogerian form.

The voice of this writer is very much of a one with genuine hopes for the success of all students. With this, the reader is most likely to listen and connect through pathos. In the third paragraph Moreno gives a summary of the opposing view. Here the writer takes a closer look at Tennessee State. This state is one that has taken the lead on Obamas ambitious proposal for tuition free college. The wittier includes the positive statistics that indicate increase in enrollment, in order to support the opposing side. When trying to find common ground and benefit for both parties all sides of the issue need to be addressed. The paragraph can be broken into three piece. The first, recognition that postsecondary certifications are becoming more necessary. This point is valid and indicates the reader that the writer understands why this topic is significant in the first place. Second, giving a current example with concreate evidence that perhaps taking away the pressure of tuition will lead more students to pursing college. The percentages here are clear and support their side completely, letting the reader know the author has done research and is not looking to shun any refuting points. Third, addressing the insecurities, not just students, but parents have on paying for these courses. This gives a tone of comprehension that can also appeal to the pathos of the reader. The approach taken in this paragraph is to catch the reader’s emotional appeal to easier present a helping hand in the proposal and persuade effectively.

Informing the reader about organizations that provide more than financial aid assistance was the most important pieces to Laura’s essay. Presenting specific information about the exemplary organizations like OHLAP and GEAR UP, were done to once again let the reader know, that research had been done to find more effective ways to promote college enrollment. In other words, build credibility and appeal to ethos. These programs directly link to all the reasons the opposing side wants free community college. Logically, accessibility and affordability still are factors that drive these organizations.  The writer emphasizes the helping hand of financial aid still given, along with the academic and disciplinary benchmarks that keep students on track and that help develop stronger academic values.

With this in mind, we can see that rhetorical techniques, pathos, ethos, and logos, were all used. All with the intention of persuade parents and students that free tuition would not be nearly as beneficial as these state funded organizations. The reader is left well informed of the benefits for the students; to not only get rid of nightmares caused by tuition but further more give students the right tools to believe, plan, excel, and succeed.

Plan Ahead - Set Our Students Up For Success

Just as she brakes open the heavy door of the dark room, to find her mother tied in a far corner cold and hungry, a loud siren pierces through her thoughts. Emily falls to the ground, restrained and unable to open her eyes, she kicks and forces until she realizes her alarm had gone off and it was time to get ready for another day of junior high. She decorates her lashes with heavy coats of mascara and coats her lips with pink gloss. Takes a last glimpse in the mirror before turning off the lights, not knowing the great opportunities that she would turn down that day. She grabs her bags full of books and heads out the door. At lunch all the students’ notices tables lined up with poster boards labeled “Sign up for scholarships now!”, “Save and Plan for College”, “FASFA Information”. Emily and her group of friends walked by quickly, but she slowly fell behind. She grabbed the brochures and listened to the young man explaining the high cost of college and the great financial helps offered to the students. College is for smart people, she thought to herself, I could never pull that off. Senior year of high school came around, Emily had a GPA of 3.0. She was an organized and self-efficient student, with all the capacity to take on a college course. Emily was of the many students that shut down the thought of postsecondary education because it seems like a farfetched dream. Further more than the overwhelming thought of tuition, students and parents need to know of the many organizations and fund options available like the ones in Tennessee and Oklahoma. Free Hand outs and proposals for free community college are not what will drive our graduates to succeed. In order to go to college these students must be well informed, guided, and encouraged academically. The best programs will help students plan and reach their educational goals, not just provide financial assistance. Without a doubt, it is in our best interest to promote postsecondary education to the youth in the upcoming generations. Tuition free community college may seem like the best idea to open student’s opportunities and increase enrollment rates in the institutions. However, college bound programs that are available in some states are a more effective way of encouraging higher education in the United States, promote better academic performance, and help students plan ahead and prepare for success.

Obama’s college proposal is undeniably an ambitious project with the great intention to promote higher education. Affordability and access are both huge factors that push this debate of free college, forward.  Higher education benefits our society in many aspects. As pointed out by Sara Goldrick, these higher academic degrees mean, greater income for families, decrease in unemployment, and provides us with better skilled workers. Someone with an associate’s degree, will be compensated a higher salary, runs 25 percent less chance of unemployment, and is better prepared with technical skills for the job at hand. (Goldrick, 2016) Students state wide, deserve the opportunity to study for desired degrees after high school. Tuition can often times be a barrier between students and their academic goals, which is why we love our community colleges. These two year institutions offer flexibility to those lower income students, making college much more assessable. Katrina Trinko, a member of USA TODAY’s board, shines light on the helping hand already given to struggling individuals who would otherwise “have no other way to attend college”. (Trinko, 2015) The reality of the matter is, Americans that find themselves with the inability to pay tuition because of very low income, already have government help to pay for college. However with this in mind, are these families aware of the helps they qualify for? We take a closer look at a program being used in Oklahoma State called, GEAR UP.  This outstanding organization enrolls students from early as eighth to tenth grade whose parents make less than 50,000 dollars a year. GEAR UP does not only advise their students in the right direction for financial services, but also provide assisted college planning to help them build their education step by step. (Marin, 2005) Every student is different, one may find themselves discouraged that the financial plan that works for a friend, but does not work for them. The sooner students are listed options, the faster they can decide the best path to their academic achievements.  Planning ahead, sets students up for success. Another exemplary organization used in this state is the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program. In order for the students to be part of the financial benefits, they are required to complete a 17 unit-core curriculum during high school, attend class consistently, and demonstrate responsibility for school work. Apart from this, refrain from drug consumption and obey the law. The program even requires the students to attend programed activities intended to seek other forms of financial aid and guide students through the process of college enrollment. (Mendoza, 2009) In a sense, these students are paying from college with their hard work. Programs like the ones mentioned reward students for good conduct and discipline.

(Alex, 2016) Affordability and better access to college are still both strong key factors to these programs. But, in addition to that, more than promoting the importance of college and the free opportunity to attend, they promote better academic performance, prepare college ready students, leading them to a better future.

Low income and affluent students both deserve the chance to attend college institutions in order to earn their degrees. Many would emphasis that free community college means greater pursuit of academic certifications; and the importance of serving everyone equal opportunities to reach these achievements. Today, these achievements and certifications have become more important than ever. Goldrick presents us with the changes and turns taken by the economy, twelve years of primary education will no longer uphold you to middle class living. The relatively high-paying jobs for high school grads in the years 1940’s through 70’s are far gone. (Goldrick, 2016) The call for associate degrees are indisputable and stretches the urgency to find an efficient way to encourage further education after high school. We take a closer look at Tennessee, a state that follows Obamas proposal very closely and already has taken a head start to open the doors for free community college this past year. Tennessee, takes pride in the increase of enrollment rates thanks to this movement; specially, the 70% of students from low income families, and 65% of which were first in the family to attend college. Their records also indicate nearly 90% of the high school graduates enrolled as a result of the program. (O’Brien, 2015) The numbers presented indicate how beneficial this initiative has been for the state. It is clear that by taking away from the pressures of paying tuition, many more students have taken the first step of registering for college courses. Incapacity to keep up with payments, scams, and or falling into debt are all fears that prevent students from pursuing a career. Antonio Olivo, referred to this as a financial nightmare, one that leads many parents to believe there is no way they can handle the cost of college. Long term debt causes many to shy away and feel intimidated by college education, back in the time when he was in college, just as much as it does now. (Olivo, 1998) Tuition free college would be a solution to this dreaded aspect of debt and unobtainable goals for the students and their guardians. It is clear this solution would help students take the first step, but how do we assure that these students finish the extra two years with an associate degree in hand.  

Turning away from Obama’s proposal, is not to say we will turn away from the students in need for higher education. Granting two free years of community college will not bring the students nearly as much benefit as investing in state organizations like OHLAP and GEAR UP. These programs do not just focus on handing student the money for their courses, but prepares them with knowledge and skills needed to better accomplish their academic goals. Academic support, allows students to believe in themselves, aspire greatness. As emphasized in the study by Pilar Mendoza, Jesse Mendez, and Zira Malcolm, from the pell grants, the loans, and the state level initiatives like OHLAP, the learning access program had the greatest impact on the student’s persistence. Persistence being, the students drive to stay in school. These programs include academic and disciplinary benchmarks. There was a push for challenging courses that better prepared the students for college classes. Also encouraged students to be responsible and stay out of trouble as well. (Mendoza 2009) Combing need-based, merit-based, and mentoring for students is what gives this project a leg over free community college. Florence king, the author of “Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady” mentioned college in the time of the 50’s as almost a trend for the women.  They filled the classroom seats because that was the expectation. (King, 2015) As important as a postgraduate’s degree may be so someone in their future, college is not for everyone. That being said, making free community college may initially fill seats and classes all the way, but what percent of these students actually want to make the honest commitment of two more years of school. Programs and organizations that help guide the students in the right direction will inform the individual enough so they can make the right decision for themselves and even look into other options. There are hundreds of ways to pay for college and students need to learn about the different routes as early as possible. The ultimate scholarship book, written by Gen and Kelly Tanabe list websites that offer scholarships for people of all interest, backgrounds, religious, etc.. Detailed programs with scholarships for athletes, non-athletes, students interested in the medical field, students interested in performing arts. Information for every state is available, striates and programs that help you save for college, even contest that you can enter to win tuition money. (Tanabe, 2013) The truth is there are endless amounts of strategies available for students to pay for their education after high school. The problem is not being well informed. Spreading awareness off these approaches through state programs will make better use of the funds available to students already.  Thinking about college can be overwhelming for young adults, but the sooner they are given options the more likely they are to take initiative and work toward a solid objective.

It is in our best interest to encourage that first step into college. However government handouts is not the solution. As shown by the test scores of the public school system and the Head Start preschool program, government spending and management doesn’t correlate with success. (Trinko, 2015) Simply funding the students will not assure their academic excellence and achievements. This movement may call to the interest of many, but of the people that come running to take advantage of this new opportunity, how many people will pull through the work? What will we gain if 90% of high school graduates sign up for college, when only a fraction of that actually finishes and receives a degree. Often times when we make things too easy, there is little appreciation, at that point we will begin to waste these government fuds. Much attention should be given to the progress and preparation of the student for what they want to major in. This first step is essential, forty percent of students who earn an associates, continue, and go on to earn higher degrees. (Goldrick 2016) Getting students on the right track early will continue to give positive results. This percentage is significantly high and could continue to increase. State initiative programs that early on help teach college bound scholars how to navigate through the financial aid system, will be see a bigger result in those students who take on the tools learned along the way.

Planning for community college can turn into a nightmare without the right guidance. The high cost of tuition is of the common reason students become discouraged and don’t make the initiative to register. Students should be informed of the hundreds of ways there are to pay college tuition. Better yet, find the options that best fit their personal situation. Educating parents and students about this topic, helps take away from the fear and anxiety of paying for these courses. This project is not about filling classrooms with as many students as possible. It is about opening doors of opportunities for those students who are ready, driven, and committed to continuing their education after high school.  The Guidelines and requirements for programs like OHLAP, serve as not only financial help, but an incentive to work hard throughout high school and work hard for set academic goals. The benefit of the student is much greater than a free pass, investing in these programs will lead us to greater achievements in the long run. Encouraging higher education in the United States is just as important as promoting better academic performance, and help students plan ahead and prepare for success.

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Alex. (2016). Oklahoma's Promise. http://www.alex.k12.ok.us/highered/ohlap.jpg

Does free community college work? (2015, January 10). CNN Wire. Retrieved from

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Goldrick-Rab, S., & Kelly, A. P. (2016). Should community college be free? Education next

talks with Sara Goldrick-Rab and Andrew P. Kelly. Education Next, 16(1), 54+. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/AcademicJournalsDetailsPage/AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&displayquery=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Journals&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA441690176&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=b66df6f5b4f5c2a8b24dd088144cebeb

King, F. (2015). Higher ed [not equal to] higher class: do we know why we're sending more

Americans to college? The American Conservative, 14(3), 8+. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/AcademicJournalsDetailsPage/AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&displayquery=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Journals&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA411015082&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=07b7ce9f407b8910a80acf052227cd58

Marin Kennen, E. (2005, Aug 15). GEAR UP: Creating college students in 7th grade. The

Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 15, 18. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219215909?accountid=1327

Mendoza, P., Mendez, J. P., & Malcolm, Z. (2009). Financial aid and persistence in community

colleges: Assessing the effectiveness of federal and state financial aid programs in oklahoma. Community College Review, 37(2), 112-135. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/213204852?accountid=1327

Olivo, A. (1998, Mar 13). FINANCIAL AID: Financing a college education; creative ways to

search for funds. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 8, 5. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219202191?accountid=1327

Tanabe, G., & Tanabe, K. (2013). 1001 Ways to pay for college. Belmont, CA: SuperCollege,

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Journal Article - Response 2 - Physician-Assisted Suicide

Legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide is not a subject that I am too familiar with. However, the summary presented, highlighted well the main points of the article. The importance of preventing this service is clear. Individuals who suffer painful, debilitating diseases and infections for years and years may feel like this is the only way out, but giving them an option to quite is awful. It is even more awful to think that after legalizing this, health care providers would take advantage and view it as a cheaper and less painful treatment. There is still a lot of discrimination for people with disabilities going on, it is important to encourage these fighting patients to push forward to reach their objectives, not set back and give up. Initially when people find they have a tough illness, they feel like a problem to the family and are not emotionally stable. Better health care, jobs, home and community services should be looked at as the best solutions, not PAS. This article was very informative and stands strong with points against legalizing Physician-Assisted Suicide. The summary written shows a good understanding from a reader, making me sure those points will be used well in future prompts.  

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Journal Article - Response 1 - Sex Education

Peeking into a class room of young kids, pre-teens, and teens, you see individuals of various backgrounds. These students may walk in with more or less knowledge of a certain subject than the peer sitting next to them. However, the teacher’s lesson plans in the class room start from zero. They cover the basic and build up to more complex concepts appropriate for that age group. The same applies to sex education, some students may have had a conversation with a parent while others would never think of touching on that subject with anyone. This is a problem. The reason I bring up the lesson plan starting “from zero”, from its most basic form, is because in the rally if this text reminded me of just that. Teens walked in rally thinking a “girl couldn't get pregnant the first time she had sex”, others had prior knowledge about STD’s. The informative readings on teen pregnancy and other health-related issues are important for teens to go over. The games listed in the article and summary are a very engaging way of informing teens about early pregnancies and the consequences of having unprotected relations. There exciting activities, taking away from the uncomfortable classroom lectures. Fun rallies and fairs like the one in Orange County, California really is a good example to follow by the other states. The summary covered important points like the decrease in birthrates. From the summary, one can tell the reader fully understands the main points of the article and will be able to use this information correctly in future prompts.

 

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Journal Article - Summary - Community College

Author: CNN wire - Sara Ashley O'Brien

Title of Article: “Does free community college work?"

Date Published: 10 Jan 20016

Database: Opposing Viewpoints  

What benefits could tuition free community college bring our way? In this article, Sara Ashley O'Brien takes a closer look at Tennessee, a state that has taken the first steps towards testing out this proposal. The author very much stretched the importance of giving low income students the opportunity to obtain a college degree. Requirements for the program (Tennessee Promise) are listed and the increase of enrolled high school graduates in college. Having 90% of these students begin their journey for an associates after receiving a GED is incredible. This number is high and shows that a lot of students could benefit from not having to worry about the cost. These programs dependent on the Mentors that keep the students motivated and informed.  This ambitious proposal can be a lot to take in, but is demonstrating great changes in Tennessee.

Article Link: Does free community college work? (2015, January 10). CNN Wire. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA396741082&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=3645adc1499978cd5244be97b4876017

Research Paper - Outline - Free Community College

Intro

The demands for associate degrees and certifications are growing.

The controversial issue, Free Community College fights for a good cause; the benefit of all students in the United States and better prepared workers.

Even though the proposal for free college may seem like the best way to open doors of opportunity for students, those resources should be invested in programs that educate them about scholarships.

Background

Free community college is a 60 million dollar project (video source)

Financial aid programs such as the ones in Oklahoma, are an extremely effective way to encourage persistence in education. 

Mendoza, P., Mendez, J. P., & Malcolm, Z. (2009). Financial aid and persistence in community colleges: Assessing the effectiveness of federal and state financial aid programs in oklahoma. Community College Review, 37(2), 112-135. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/213204852?accountid=1327

Summary of opposing view

Tennessee is a state that has already put this proposal in practice. Positive feedback has come from this state like the significant increase of enrolled high school graduates into college and the opportunity that these students would not have without free tuition.

 Does free community college work? (2015, January 10). CNN Wire. Retrieved from

Position  

There are many different ways to pay community college (Book Source) INFORMING students about these alternatives can take away from the fear of paying tuition.

Handing over the tools is much better than handing over the money.

Marin Kennen, E. (2005, Aug 15). GEAR UP: Creating college students in 7th grade. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 15, 18. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219215909?accountid=1327

Thinking about college can be overwhelming for young adults, the sooner they are given options the more likely they are to take initiative and peruse a carrier.

Proof

Often times, the lack of resources can causes many students to discard the idea of college.

Olivo, A. (1998, Mar 13). FINANCIAL AID: Financing a college education; creative ways to search for funds. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 8, 5. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219202191?accountid=1327     

We know that if college was free more students would enroll. However, this proposal may not be sustainable. Giving options to students and parents can open a doors of opportunities as well. These organizations would bring better use to the funds that already exist.  

Conclusion

-        Money used for the proposal of free community college should be invested in guiding our students in the right direction to pay tuition.

-        Giving students the right tools and information will lead them to success.

-        All students and families are different, but there is an option for everyone.

Common ground

With this idea possibilities will open up and take away from the fear and anxiety of paying tuition off. Planing ahead means success!

Organizations that inform students early on about how to pay off education is a much more realistic way of increasing the number of students receiving higher degrees and reaching their goals.

 

 

 

Annotated Bibliography - Free Community College

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Does free community college work? (2015, January 10). CNN Wire. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA396741082&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=3645adc1499978cd5244be97b4876017

This news article from CNN very much stretched the importance of supporting low income students and like Tennessee, make the two first years of community college free. Sara Ashley O'Brien gave examples of how beneficial this initiative has been to Tennessee; one being the significant increase of enrolled high school graduates into college. Also the opportunity that these students would not have otherwise, these were strong points to the report. This report was made last year and comes from a credible news source. I really liked that this piece was rooting for free community college, gave me an idea of my opposing side. Including points that stand against my thesis will be important for me to address and respond to.

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Goldrick-Rab, S., & Kelly, A. P. (2016). Should community college be free? Education next talks with Sara Goldrick-Rab and Andrew P. Kelly. Education Next, 16(1), 54+. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/AcademicJournalsDetailsPage/AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Journals&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA441690176&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=b66df6f5b4f5c2a8b24dd088144cebeb

Here, Sara Goldrick-Rab emphasizes the need for associate degrees and the difference that it makes in someone’s life. She fights strongly for free community college; presenting a benefit to the student, the economy, and colleges. Less unemployment, more income, and bigger opportunities for our children were strong points that she made. On the other hand, Andrew P. Kelly, presented that tuition is not the main issue students are having to continue school after high school. He pointed out the low and middle income students that are already don’t pay tuition. He referred to current funds as unsustainable and the proposal very flawed. These opposing views were very well structured. This scholarly article gives me counterargument to respond to, such as the benefit to the student. Andrew’s points about unsustainable funds can also help make my paper stronger.

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King, F. (2015). Higher ed [not equal to] higher class: do we know why we're sending more Americans to college? The American Conservative, 14(3), 8+. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/AcademicJournalsDetailsPage/AcademicJournalsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=Journals&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA411015082&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=07b7ce9f407b8910a80acf052227cd58

Florence King, the author of “Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady” talked about the American Dream. She looked back to the 50’s on the reasons which woman went to school and how that has changed. Instead of choosing a carrier as a backup plan in case they did not find a man to support them. Now, we attend school to reached greater achievements than the last generation. King ends with the possibility of reducing unemployment with Obamas proposal that she supports so much. This academic journal from The American Conservative is recent and gives a different turn on the topic than other articles. There are counter arguments to my paper, but not so much in an argumentative way, these piece tells a story and gives a word in favor of free community college. From here I can take King’s examples and find a way to support her main points with my twist on the subject.

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Marin Kennen, E. (2005, Aug 15). GEAR UP: Creating college students in 7th grade. The

Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 15, 18. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219215909?accountid=1327

Marin sees our young children as seeds that need to be nourished and given the right tools to grow. She recognizes the fears that come with going into college can create a barrier between the student and their opportunities. Early awareness of these funds and guiding programs will set up our children for success. This scholarly article was published on the magazine “The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education” that pushes the idea of higher education in the Hispanic community. This reading helped me stick to my topic, more than other articles it directly addressed informing young children of their possibilities after high school. This backed up the thoughts I had about encouraging young students to work hard and be disciplined in order to gain government help regardless of their income. I feel with these piece, I help me make strong points in my paper.     

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Mendoza, P., Mendez, J. P., & Malcolm, Z. (2009). Financial aid and persistence in community colleges: Assessing the effectiveness of federal and state financial aid programs in oklahoma. Community College Review, 37(2), 112-135. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/213204852?accountid=1327

Jesse Perez Mendez, Pilar Mendoza, and Zaria Malcolm come together to better look at the effectiveness of state level initiatives. These individuals take a look at attrition rates because of student’s inabilities to pay tuition and furthermore, analyzing one by one three financial aid programs. These programs being the state's financial aid program (OHLAP) the federal Pell grant, and the federal Stafford loan. Their research lead to state that programs such as these allow and encourage student persistence in Oklahoma.  This source is a scholarly research article created by assistant professors of Educational Administration at the University of Florida and School of Professional Studies in Oklahoma State University. Also a doctoral candidate from the University of Florida. The information given and the additional sources presented gave me a good idea of programs out there at this time that inform young students of the help they will receive if they choose to continue their education.

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 Olivo, A. (1998, Mar 13). FINANCIAL AID: Financing a college education; creative ways to search for funds. The Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education, 8, 5. Retrieved from http://moe.highline.edu:2158/docview/219202191?accountid=1327
 

Even though this piece by Antonio Olivo was written in 1998, he makes very good points about having students and parents get involved in finding all the options applicable for them to receive government funding. The thought of paying tuition can be overwhelming, preventing students to seek scholarships and helps they could make use of, this is a huge point made by Olivo. Despite the lack of information about the author in this article, I know that this comes from a credible magazine post. This scholarly article falls perfectly in the points that I would like to make about informing yourself correctly about the scholarships and grants that already exist. Educating the students and parents about helps will be more efficient than making college free.

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Trinko, K. (2015, January 16). Community college plan just a boon for wealthy. USA Today, p. 07A. Retrieved from http://ic.galegroup.com/ic/ovic/NewsDetailsPage/NewsDetailsWindow?failOverType=&query=&prodId=OVIC&windowstate=normal&contentModules=&display-query=&mode=view&displayGroupName=News&limiter=&currPage=&disableHighlighting=false&displayGroups=&sortBy=&search_within_results=&p=OVIC&action=e&catId=&activityType=&scanId=&documentId=GALE%7CA397636690&source=Bookmark&u=highlinecc&jsid=6f5f5ee226471ae912e9b8dfa9ae5c33

Katrina Trinko, stood strong against Obamas proposal of free community college. She touched on the lack of accountability it would cause from the students. In order to appreciate education, you have to see and feel the true cost. She emphasizes on the Pell Grants already offered to pay community college. Even though this member of USA TODAY's board did not have much written about her she had very strong points. Her personal example about tuition being a reason for not skipping class, helps support my ideas on the negative student attitude free college would bring.