Education Department’s One Child Policy
America’s financial aid framework wouldn’t look much different if it were crafted by the late Paul Ehrlich, the false prophet who warned of overpopulation and mass starvation.
TL;DR
- The federal student loan program's new financial aid formula is criticized for penalizing larger families.
- The updated FAFSA calculation expects families to pay a portion of college costs for each child in college, rather than a total family contribution.
- This change effectively creates a 'one-child policy' by increasing the financial burden on families with multiple children attending college simultaneously.
- The shift aims for 'equity' by abolishing the 'sibling discount,' but critics argue it ignores the different economic realities faced by families with overlapping college costs.
- The new system favors individual students over the family unit, reflecting a worldview that discourages large families and encourages smaller, more spaced-out families.