There are already plenty of people out there who aren't able to continue on to higher education due to rising tuition costs and less aid available.
Oftentimes, the aid received comes in the form of loans that end up costing you much more than the initial loan by the time everything is said and done.
By increasing the amount of money that the government gives to education, many more people well get the chance at earning a higher education and, in turn, a better career.