apollo2015 wrote:To be honest, I do think that its fair to expect people who have been permitted to work over the past few years to contribute to the costs of their education. Its an imperfect system in terms of computing exact EFC numbers, but its logical to expect that those with access to jobs should pay more than those without access to them.
PERMITTED to work? What does that mean?
What makes you think that people who have been working have any more available funding than those who do not?
Great example (although not applicable to everyone, i know): My sister in law is 23, married, living (with her husband) with my parent's-in-law who pay their way. She is a musician. She is not claimed on their taxes. She is old enough (per FAFSA) to be independent. She has no income. When she applied for school this year her EFC was 4k.
My wife and I have jobs, own a home, have a child, pay taxes, etc...everything that responsible adults do. My EFC is 25k because our income was high (by national standards, not Orange County, CA). How is that equitable?
When you say access, what do you mean? Everyone has access to jobs. Military, JobCorps, etc....no excuses. Only felons or other criminals cant get it. McDonalds, Janitorial, etc...don't spout that access crap.
Access to jobs ceases the moment you begin a legal education. We are all brought to the same level playing field when 1L starts.....that is unless you have somebody paying all of your way....
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