Since most American students cannot simply pay their full tuition out of pocket, financing a college education often takes the form of loans, both private and from the government.

This was not a turkey. Our College of Education has nearly 500 students, and our fall applications are up 50 percent. Summer enrollment is up 62 percent. ... We have really worked hard and we are graduating people. We are not losing people.

It's so important and valuable for them to see students of color being successful ... and getting a college education.

The best math lesson we can teach college students this year is to subtract a tuition increase and benefit from the dividends of higher education.

The lack of credit education available to college age students is troubling considering that most of us start developing credit and making financial decisions that will affect our credit the day we arrive here.

We believe this commitment to education is a win-win. It helps students and parents pay for college, while strengthening our partnership with colleges and universities.