Is the cost of higher education justified?

I think that I would not miss it for anything. HOWEVER.... I think that the prices SHOULD be lower--- as you say it enriches you as a person and helps you make better choices! Shouldn't everybody be allowed to have this opportunity to even the playing field a bit? There a many hard working people who wish they could have gone to university but it is too expensive and they aren't smart enough for a scholarship. Is this fair?

Yes, as the person said above me. It is worthless to go to college if your probably just gonna end up working at the Cash Register down at 7-11. Also, if money is really a big burden on you, think about Community College. It won't put a big dent in your bank for the rest of your life + most the time, if you've graduated from a high school in the area and have had good grades, you can get in pretty much free. I know this isn't exactly the "college dream", but it defiantly is an alternative.