Is college an imperative?

In his State of the Union address, President Obama said higher education "is an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford," adding that states and colleges should do more to curb tuition costs. Do you share the president's views on the importance of a college education? What does "affordable" mean to you?

The Fronteras Desk, along with students at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University, are working to explore Americans' expectations and experiences related to higher education.

What does a college education mean to you, and how does your perspective compare to that of your parents, children, the president, or his challengers?

Please share your insights below and help guide our reporting.

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