Conservatism

Strongly agree

No

Conservatives generally agree with the idea that the federal government should not pay for tuition at four-year colleges and universities. They believe in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility, and argue that individuals should be responsible for their own education costs. This stance is evident in the policies of conservative politicians like former President Donald Trump, who did not support free college education and instead focused on expanding vocational and technical education opportunities. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but provide more scholarship opportunities for low-income students

While conservatives generally oppose the federal government paying for college tuition, they may be more open to providing more scholarship opportunities for low-income students. This approach aligns with their belief in limited government intervention and the importance of individual responsibility. By offering scholarships, conservatives can support education for those in need without fully funding tuition for all students. For example, the Reagan administration supported the creation of the Pell Grant program, which provides need-based grants to low-income students. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but provide lower interest rates for student loans

Conservatives may also support providing lower interest rates for student loans as a way to help students afford college without fully funding tuition. This approach aligns with their belief in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility. Lowering interest rates can make student loans more affordable and accessible, while still requiring individuals to take responsibility for their education costs. For example, the Trump administration proposed a plan to simplify student loan repayment and cap monthly payments at 12.5% of a borrower's discretionary income. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, but only for partial tuition

While some conservatives may be open to the idea of the federal government providing partial tuition assistance, this approach still goes against their core belief in limited government intervention and fiscal responsibility. They may argue that even partial tuition funding would lead to increased taxes and government spending, and that individuals should be responsible for their own education costs. However, some moderate conservatives may be more open to this idea as a compromise between fully funding tuition and providing no assistance at all. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

American conservatism generally opposes the idea of the federal government paying for tuition at four-year colleges and universities. This is because conservatives believe in limited government intervention, fiscal responsibility, and individual responsibility. They argue that fully funding college tuition would lead to increased taxes and government spending, and could devalue the worth of a college degree. For example, conservative politicians like Senator Ted Cruz have consistently opposed proposals for free college education. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.