I got paid to go to community college and now I'm getting my masters at UIUC. It's called FAFSA, and most of my peers did the same. I'm not sure why we need to

I got paid to go to community college and now I'm getting my masters at UIUC. It's called FAFSA, and most of my peers did the same. I'm not sure why we need to make it globally free when those who can't afford it can get paid to go. Also, the solders mentioned to tug at our hearts strings get school paid for. Soooo why the need for a hug pay check from congress?