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Reply to a look at Texas politics “B Honor Roll” Article

Interesting, I have not also heard about this loan but it seems something students should take advantage. But then again, if the government can not come up with their end of the bargain, how can we be so sure to get this loan. Yes there are other ways to get money to pay for school such as financial ad, grant, and etc. I agree with you, it is not right for the government to deny loan. What is the point of this loan program existing if the start of it was to give out loans that had no restrictions? It seems like the reason this government loan program was established was to help students. This way a student does not have to fit a certain requirement and made it easier for them to get money and get an education. If only a certain number of students can only get the loan, where is the justice to this program?

-“They should assume the responsibility and "forgive" the loans that have been given out, and in the future, prevent this from happening.” – A fellow Colleague K. Huynh

The Orginal Article I Replied To:

B Honor roll
The state of Texas has agreed to nullify loans given out to students who maintain a B average and complete their college education in 4 years, or 5 depending on their major. There is no interest rates, no restrictions on family background, just finish school and do well. This year, the legislator has not been able to allocated enough money to fund the program, consequently, some students will be denied the loan this year, which is about $5,000.

I had no idea this loan existed. Finish college on time with a B average is a grand idea. The government has decided to deny some students loans, and I believe this is not fair. There was an agreement and the government is not following through. Bob the students entered college relying on the government to pay a portion of his tuition, the government backs out halfway through, where will Bob get the money to finish his college education? The agreement was broken by the state of Texas and I believe that all loans prior should be forgiven even if the student does not meet the requirements.

There are options to attain funds to pay for college. Personally, it's difficult for me to get scholarships because I do not meet the requirement of being an American citizen. Fortunately, I have been able to receive grants and loans to pay for college. Other options I've discovered was to participate in the work study program or jst go get a high paying job.

Many of my friends do no apply for financial aid because they believe they're family is too wealthy to be considered. I'm not really sure if this is an unfortunate case, but generally the parents are paying for off the college tuition. If their family decided not to support them, they're financially independent and should be able to apply for financial aid.

It's clear there are alternatives and it's not the end of the world for students who are in this loan program, but this doesn't make denial of loans by the government right. It's a breach of contract and they're at fault. They should assume the responsibility and "forgive" the loans that have been given out, and in the future, prevent this from happening.