Should States “Pay It Forward” for Higher Education?
T. Jameson Brewer (noreply@blogger.com)
New models of funding higher education are
currently being considered in debates throughout America. One recent debate
concerns funding through “Pay It Forward” (PIF) programs. Since 2013, at least
24 states have considered legislation on PIF models of higher education
finance. While details differ, the rapid proliferation of PIF program proposals
shows a willingness to move from the current system of upfront payment to an
income-based system of payment after leaving college. What
are “Pay It Fo