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/^t/The problem of education, especially that of financing it, is a very important issue in our country. It seems obvious that everybody should have easy access to studying. However, the situation is not like this. Our constitution clearly defines the principles concerning education. We can read in the article No. 70.1. that 'everybody has the right to studying.' Besides, 'studying is compulsory between the ages of 6 and 18'. It means that our country must provide every citizen with free education in primary and secondary schools. As for college education, we read in the constitution (Art. No. 70.2.) that 'public schools are free, but some colleges can be fee-paying'. So here the young people who want to study face the financial problem and in many situations this is the main factor which decides about their further education. More and more colleges require a tuition fee to attend them, e.g. all extramural studies are fee-paid. Nevertheless, it is the country that should provide every citizen with free education if we want to have really well-educated people. It will pay off in the future.