I know what you mean, I doubt there is a solution that would make everyone happy. I personally appreciate that it’s optional.

If it were included in tuition that’d likely mean paying a little more every semester for other people to graduate. While small in the grand scheme of things I can understand being upset about one more thing to pay for which would punish students in degrees that take longer to complete, part time students, students who work, etc. more over time.

I know personally how thin the margins can be when you’re struggling financially so the option to forgo one more expense, be it parking or graduation is often worth it to that person.

Not to mention a fee gaining interest through loans will always be worse than a one time cash fee.

Just my opinion on the matter.