Every day #RealCollege students drop out of college because they can’t afford an unexpected bill of even $200.

I’m therefore thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 FAST Fund award…https://t.co/eCYpaHx8vD

— Dr. Sara Goldrick-Rab (@saragoldrickrab) September 2, 2019

American Enterprise Institute economist weighs in with the “it didn’t happen to me so it can’t be true take” followed by a lot of dragging.

Can they not get a credit card? https://t.co/ArAGP6OsF9

— Michael R. Strain (@MichaelRStrain) September 3, 2019

To be clear, I have no doubt that many hard-working college students do not have ample financial resources. But concern over $200 is surely exaggerated.

— Michael R. Strain (@MichaelRStrain) September 3, 2019