MONEY=EDUCATION?

According to John W. Gardner "The ultimate goal of the educational system is to shift to the individual the burden of pursuing his education." So if the system should help us in lifting  this educational burden from every Filipinos why does millions of youth are out of school? One of the main reasons is that they cannot afford to pursue a higher form of education. Let us admit not all students are intelligent, most are average so it means that the "most" mentioned are not qualified to enter a public university. Some just don't want to continue studying because they have money not only to provide for their education but also in their everyday needs, so they end up working and stop going to school. Some are really determined to finish their education and get a degree, but "some people" are not like others, so this where the government should enter, this is the point where they should be the one to carry the burden the others cannot lift anymore.

Actually the government didn't lack laws about pursuing affordable quality education there are just some group of people or institutions that are so selfish. It has been declared policy of the state to protect, foster and promote the right of all citizens to affordable quality education at all levels and to take appropriate steps to ensure that such education shall be accessible to all.If a student is not qualified to enter a public university he/she has no choice but to enroll to a semi-private or private university. Semi-private universities also has a qualifications and number of students to be entertained. So they'll end up enrolling to a private university which costs Php 15,000-100,000.00 per semester. Can you see the burden now a low class-middle class family is facing? And the transportation, books and food allowance is not yet included plus the apartment rent is not also included yet. This is already a heavy burden for the Filipino low class-middle class family. But still there are some institutions that go for the 'no permit no exam policy' even if the government already provided a law for this. Last April 19, 2013 the Commission on Higher Education has ordered all 1,800 higher education institutions (HEIs) in the country to make sure low-income students get access to financial aid if they can not meet the deadline for paying tuition. Colleges and universities can no longer enforce “no permit, no exam” policy. 

Just like the Adamson University, they still have this 'no permit no exam policy' causing the students to pay for they monthly balance so they can take their major examination. And not just that if they are granted to take the examination by promissory note their balance is boosting to Php 87.50 per day. Why do you think a student cannot pay the dues on time? Maybe the incoming money or budget is delayed or they just don't have enough money during that time. As you can see one of the mission of the Adamson University is to follow the example of St. Vincent De Paul who led and organized his contemporaries in creatively responding to those who are in needs but it looks to me that Adamson is not doing their mission. Is this just a mission by name and words? Come one ADU do what you are saying in your mission. Your students are already drowned by your very high tuition fees plus interest, dude you need them out you are a Catholic school you should know what your community is feeling right now especially those your are not financially stable.

 Study now pay later is not just a phrase in a 500 peso bill, it is an act so do it. Help your students to finish their education and they will help you too when the time comes when you need help. Education should not be limited for those who can afford it, it should be for everyone who needs and wants it regardless of their status in life. This is not just for Adamson University it is for all the Colleges and Universities that stay blinded of the needs of their students. 

Education is one of the most important needs of our country and this is also one of the best solutions we can contribute to Juan Dela Cruz burden so help those in needs cause they will help Juan to overcome its poverty, this is a Domino Effect. Remember what G. K Chesteron said "Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another."