Knowledge is free, just go to the library. However the costs for facilities, equipment, staff, maintenance, etc is not. While college, especially American colle

Knowledge is free, just go to the library. However the costs for facilities, equipment, staff, maintenance, etc is not. While college, especially American college, is overpriced (due in large part to the government), SOMEONE still needs to be paid. As the receiving end of the benefits it is only natural you also incur the burden, ideally equally split amongst your peers.