DB....

Short and simple:

Though there are few parallels between Jude’s life and mine, I can relate to his frustrating financial hardships. Like Jude, I am my provider- this means food, cloths, random necessities, and college.

In order for Jude to attend college, “…fifteen years (would) elapse before (he would) be in a position to forward testimonials to the Head of a College” (Hardy 93).

In order for me to attend one year of college I have to barrow around $13,000.

I’m arguing that the inaccessibility of college in Jude’s time is nearly the same, perhaps slightly easier, as in our time. The elitism that prevents Jude from attending University still surrounds economically disadvantaged people today though in a more abstract way.

For example- Someone from an economically disadvantaged background will, most likely, find it difficult to be approved for a loan. Loans require co-signers (FYI- being a co-signer is a big commitment), and co-signers require good credit. First conclusion, the economically disadvantaged person won’t be approved for a loan because the only people who will be their co-signer have been denied. Second conclusion, the economically disadvantaged person won’t go to college.




This video isn't about unaffordable college, however it hammers in the idea that being poor holds you back.