gavra_at_work,
The truth is the truth, it is not negative or positive. They are “low end” of the pay scale, and becuase they don’t pay well, the workers will find it harder to save for retirement.
Obviously I cannot disagree with what you wrote above; however, would you categorize someone in such a job as irresponsible?
Mailmen & sanitation workers make a large amount of money, BTW. Plus they get a pension, which most workers don’t get.
Thank you for the correction. I guess I was incorrectly relying on stereotypes.
What are your thoughts regarding the original question?
[The question in question:]
Should someone supporting a child or SIL in Kollel no longer be eligible for a scholarship?
As with most questions asked in this forum, the answers really depend on the factors involved with each specific case. In principle, though, if a pledge were made to support a kollel student for a certain length of time (e.g., 2 years), then I would think it should be treated like a mortgage, since the pledge is like a contract. At the same time, I can see cantoresq’s point.
Also, I find SJSinNYC’s idea of a 0% tuition loan very interesting. With funds coming from both present and past students (parents), perhaps the tuition rates could be lowered since the burden is shared and fewer scholarships would be needed.