College Quote by Bobby Scott
“Unequal funding resources also results in unequal educational opportunity when you consider studies that show that one half of low income students who are qualified to attend college do not attend because they can't afford to.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Testimony, US House Committee on Education, 2015
Unequal funding creates a gap in access to higher education for low‑income students who qualify but cannot afford it.
In simple terms: Funding gaps block college for poor qualified students.
Key Takeaway
Address funding inequities now.
Themes
education
equity
policy
poverty
access
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- school budgeting
- college financial aid
- legislative advocacy
- community outreach
Key Concepts
public finance
social justice
higher education
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we ensure funds reach the neediest students?
- What non‑financial supports are also needed?
A Different Perspective
Funding alone may not solve all barriers such as awareness or preparation.
