Question

As time goes on and our society evolves, having a college degree becomes increasingly important. However, college is generally very expensive. In the article provided from May of 2018, it explains that Governor Hogan implemented a scholarship program which pledges to cover the costs of community college for qualifying Maryland residents.

Of course, with most any governmental decision, there are benefits and concerns. One obvious benefit is for the students, as a reduction to tuition costs is always appreciated. Another benefit can be seen to Maryland as a whole, as implementing programs like this will likely encourage more people to seek further education. Related to these points is my main concern. If there is not any financial commitment from the students, then there may be a lack of motivation as well. Being a pricey program to implement at around $15 million (according to the article), the community colleges might find an increase in enrollment with a decrease in completed degree programs. summary by asking question

Answer 1

In today's world degree has become a vital part in everyone's life. To succeed in your carrier or to begin a carrier there is a need of degree so that comes the necessity.
In your question you have raised about the scholarship program for Maryland residence and also the fear of lack of financial commitment may lead to incomplete degree programmes. Even I agree with the fear but still there are other necessary factors which has to be taken into account off.

1) Will everyone be able to afford it ..??
There should be a financial commitment for any commodity we are getting, only then we will be giving that commodity a value but here the question raises about the quantity of financial commitment a meagre value can be bared by anyone but when there is higher financial necessity there comes the disparity not everyone is in the level playing field to afford the same.

2) How it can be targeted??

Under a new financial incentive scheme or a scholarship scheme there will be a ghost beneficiaries which cannot be eliminated beyond a point because when we are trying to be more precise there is a chance of eliminating the one who is in real need. You have exposed the fear of incomplete degree programmes but at the same time think about the situation of poor farmers son who may be benefited by this scholarship scheme so when there is a scheme which is not at all benefiting the needy it should be axed off but at the same time when there is a chance of higher percentage getting benefited it should be implemented.