I think you should read the study[1] more deeply to be sure to check what other countries are already doing and what the results of their policies are. Anyway,

I think you should read the study[1] more deeply to be sure to check what other countries are already doing and what the results of their policies are. Anyway, there are already lots of demands on government spending, and if the same level of government spending can provide more benefits to the populace by some participation of private spending to meet the goal, that allows government revenues devoted to some other worthy purpose to be spent in greater amount, perhaps for something that cannot be as well provided with participation by private spending. [1] "OECD research suggests that student financial support systems that provide both loans with income-contingent repayments and means-tested grants not only promote access and equity at the front end of higher education, but also lead to better outcomes for students at the back end." http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/49729932.pdf http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/49729932....