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winston · 4613 days ago · link · · parent · post: In-state tuition based on post-graduation job status

A tuition rebate of, say, $10,000 would give students an incentive to stay in-state and contribute to the local economy. $10k to have them stay for how long? One year? Two? The brain drain would still occur, you would just be kicking the can down the road, right? Unfortunately, in order to retain talent it will take more than cash up front. Where are people heading now? What's drawing them there? This is the question you need to ask yourself.

Why did you and your friends want to move to NYC or Chicago? Conceivably, the cost of living there far outweighs the monetary reward, this makes the $10k moot. You wanted to move there because they are cities full of art, music and culture born out of many years of development. You wanted to move there because they are home to exciting industries. There is no $10k "silver bullet" for this problem. I've spent time in Michigan, it's a great state. They need to shine a light on Michigan's assets, grow jobs in emerging technologies and exciting industries, then they will see retention.

I once heard Michigan referred to as "America's High Five" (because of the states shape) I've always liked that.

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