They say college is a time to discover who you are, gain a better understanding of the world and set your path for a fulfilling life. But for most students, it's also a time to accumulate a massive amount of debt.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is putting an emphasis on addressing basic human needs in hopes of improving results for its growing proportion of low-income students.
The state's Office of Higher Education has announced a new refinancing program to cut interest rates for Minnesotans who face large debt from student loans.