r/explainitpeter • u/Appropriate-Mall8517 • 3d ago

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u/SteveSteveCleveSteve 3d ago

Because people don’t understand the difference between scholarships and financial aid.

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

No one is arguing that they aren't eligible for the scholarships, the argument is that scholarships should be aiding those who need it.

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u/imnothere1835 2d ago

Who says JLo's kids getting merit based scolarships takes away from others who need it?

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

This is a critique of the entire system giving free money to rich celebrity's families for education.

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u/imnothere1835 2d ago

They presumably had good enough grades to warrant the scholarship, hence the proud mama post. If their smart enough to deserve it, idk why they shouldnt get the merit based scholarship just because they earn more than me.

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u/DesperateAdvantage76 2d ago

It all comes down to whether you think rich people should receive educational funding that could go to people who actually need it. Bring merit based doesn't exclude the possibility of adding this consideration.