tuition is rising because the colleges can charge more. why can colleges charge more? because a big chunk of the tuition is paid for by the government. price

tuition is rising because the colleges can charge more. why can colleges charge more? because a big chunk of the tuition is paid for by the government. price is set by supply and demand. supply in this case is inelastic, and when the government helps people pay for college a larger number attend, hence demand increases.