Free community college will mean one less thing to stress about.

From car repairs to monthly bills, juggling needs and survival has all been a gigantic headache, until now.

The good news, broadcast at the State of the Union address on Jan. 20, President Barack Obama’s free community college program for America. This proposal will give students the opportunity to enroll in college classes without the financial burden of student debt.

“I want to spread that idea all across America, so that two years of college becomes as free and universal in America as high school is today,” said President Obama.

Very much like high school, free community college will be paid for and covered by government funding. Not only will tuition be covered, but students won’t have to worry about other fees such as books, transportation and living accommodations.

No more looking for the right prices on amazon. No more waiting for books to arrive. No more worrying about cutting back on your load because of low funds. Students will be able to relax, knowing that they are set for the semester.

“Having to pay high prices for education isn’t fair,” said Obama. “It isn’t fair for them and it’s certainly not smart for our future.” In that sense he is right. The students are the future of this country and we must show it.

Along with the new plan, Obama hopes to lower students’ current debts. Students have a vast amount of things to worry about on a day to day basis: homework, tests, work, friends, family, relationships, etc. Financial burdens only add stress to the hectic lifestyle of a college student.

It’s not fair that Fresno City College students should have to rely on financial aid or pay out of pocket for higher education that will leave them saddled with huge debt. Eliminating financial worry and debt from students is one of the best move Obama has made as president.

“It invests in low- and middle-income students and actually tries to keep this conversation going,” said Jennifer Wang, a representative of the advocacy group Young Invincibles.

Americans for Tax Reform, a low tax favoring group, expressed some worry and that this change is, “indisputably an income tax hike on middle class families with children.”

It is possible there is resistance to the plan because of fear of new taxes, but if anything, it would be minor.

This is my last semester at a community college, and the Obama plan won’t help me much, but if it can help current or future students, then the main goal has been met.

If it the plan is to help hardworking students who represent the future of this country, then it is more than worth it.