<p>The problem is that today’s college students are much less likely to be able to “work their way through college”. A generation ago, many working students were be able to self-support their room and board while also paying the then-nominal tuition at the in-state public university.</p>
<p>These days, the amount of money that a college student with no other specific skills can earn part-time is less likely to cover room and board costs, not to mention that the in-state tuition at the public university is much higher now than before. So a student is more dependent on either his/her parents or some form of financial aid or scholarships to be able to attend college.</p>