Can anyone explain why C is the correct answer. Because deprived of seems like a strong word to use here as they are talking about qualified people who want to go for further education. My logic is that surely a huge price would make them uninterested to pursue further education but high charges do not amount to depriving someone of education.
I identified “criticized” as indicating that the result is bad, and “making college attendance dependent on the ability to pay” as the clue to what’s in blank. The legislature added a new requirement, which means that people that do not meet that requirement are no longer allowed to pursue further education. “Deprived of” seems to fit. I don’t think there is evidence in the question to indicate the student’s interest.