For each Louisiana Public Square program, the studio audience is given a pre-and a post-show survey. Analysis of the responses provides an opportunity to track any changes in opinions that may be the result of the deliberative process experienced by our participants. Below are some of the most striking modifications of opinions about this month’s topic in Louisiana.

Full pre-and post-survey results follow.

Q3. How do you think Louisiana's Public colleges and universities compare to other public colleges and universities in the Southeast region when it comes to tuition?

Q4. How much would you say you know about what it costs, on average, to attend a public college these days?

Q5. When it comes to paying for a college education, who do you think should have the primary responsibility - parents & families or the state government?

Q6. When it comes to setting tuition rates at Louisiana's public colleges and universities, who do you think should have primary responsibility?

Q7. Do you think that a college education is necessary for a person to be successful in today's work world, or do you think there are many ways to succeed to without a college education?

Q8. How familiar would you say are with TOPS - the Tuition Opportunity Program for Students?

Q9. Indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, or strongly disagree with each of the following statements:

a. If someone really wants to go to college, they can find a way to pay for it, even if they have to go to school and work at the same time.

b. The state should only provide tuition assistance to students who otherwise would not be able to afford a college education.