High tuition, high aid won't work

State legislatures debate on the viability of high tuition-high financial aid plans. Its proponents state that the additional revenue generated by higher tuition fees can provide more financial help to students who cannot afford increased costs. However, critics contend that this set-up will only work if there are more high-income students than low-income ones. Moreover, further economic downturns and political use of financial-aid funds will only worsen the situation. It may cause upper- and middle-income students to flock to private colleges while daunting needy students from pursuing a college degree.