In years past, states contributed a much larger proportion of public school budgets than they do today. Much of that money now goes towards Medicaid. Much of that Medicaid money does not go towards the poor but rather middle class who go to nursing homes. They spend down their assets and transfer them to their children.
Hence, at least partially because of the middle class not buying nursing home insurance, the public universities are being deprived of their funding.
Nowadays, City University of New York tuition reportedly is $3000 per semester. At least in some fields (eg Engineering) you can get a very good education there I am told.
Hence, at least partially because of the middle class not buying nursing home insurance, the public universities are being deprived of their funding.
Nowadays, City University of New York tuition reportedly is $3000 per semester. At least in some fields (eg Engineering) you can get a very good education there I am told.