[heifer2822]

If you remove the government backing you'll see more of a divide on the socioeconomics of who gets to go to college and who is too risky to lend to.

[tomjen3]

Probably some, but really how much? A doctor is a doctor and makes a lot of money. A social worker, no matter the skin color, does not.

[dkonofalski]

Right... but what about a potential doctor vs. a potential social worker? A poor student that tries to become a doctor is far riskier than a rich student trying to be a doctor. I believe that's the issue here...

[madengr]

Anyone can go to college, given they meet the academic admission requirements, and are willing to work (extending it past 4 years).