Throughout the most recent years, students have seen tuitions rise as well as additional charges added by third parties to the educational experience. Students find themselves paying out of pocket or taking on loans just to continue their education. The university can play a role in helping students achieve academic success despite financial hardship. Troy students should be given access to parking passes free of charge from the university. Even just one minor expense taken off the backs of students can be a major benefit for the student body, as well as showing Troy’s compassion for their students and their financial well being.