2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I Will Die With Student Loan Debt [View all]angrychair
(8,594 posts)Yes, that is a component of her plan.
This is working for "free" i.e. not getting paid, as a requirement for the program. While also carrying a full class load. While also likely needing a part-time job for other expenses.
Do people get an education under tougher circumstances than this? Yes. I doubt they enjoy it. The point is if you can set a student up to be as successful as possible, you improve their chances for a positive and stress free educational experience.
Yes, I am sure people walked 5 miles, up hill, in 3 feet of snow to get to school, both ways. What you could drive them. Get them to school, dry, clean and not sweating from a long hard walk, why would you not do that? Would it not set them up for a more successful school experience?
It is also not a requirement in tuition-free programs in any other country. It is not a requirement in Sanders plan. We have to think smarter about how to be successful. "Tough like my grandpa did it" is not a plan.