It's not a simple binary choice between going to college on a loan or not going because the parents can't afford it or don't want a loan. I worked my way throug

It's not a simple binary choice between going to college on a loan or not going because the parents can't afford it or don't want a loan. I worked my way through college over 5 years with only a small loan. One can spend the first two years at a community college for very low tuition then transfer to a university. Large state universities have lower tuition than small private universities. There are other means of financial aid besides loans, like grants and scholarships. But, not everyone needs to go to a university. Society needs to encourage more vocational education for the trades, and encourage apprenticeships.