<p>In my state (NH), there is little support for public higher ed and UNH still has to turn away a lot of students. It used to be a safety about ten years ago for NH students but it no long er is. Students want to go there from other states and from NH. I believe that there are some merit and need-based scholarships.</p>
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<p>I still think that improving K12 would provide more benefits overall, and even for those
that couldn’t afford tuition - many probably go to college and don’t get that much back
from it. Better K12 could give them the skills that they need to actually succeed in college (later) and keep them out of debt.</p>
<p>The idea is to get an education. Going to college is one way to get there but it shouldn’t be the current path if it is unaffordable and unattainable with current skills.</p>
<p>In MA, state school prices are going up and up and up as the state has to deal with more and more budget shortfalls. I imagine that this is happening all around the country. I do believe that it is ultimately cheaper for taxpayers and families to provide the proper foundation in K12 so that learning in college will be more efficient and effective.</p>