They could, just a thought here, work their way through? I did. My kids are doing so now. Takes longer to earn a degree but you gain life experience along the way.
Yep, I’m one of those folks that worked their way through school. Had one full time and two part time jobs. During the summer I worked construction. Only had one student loan and paid that off long before it was due. No free stuff or family help, did it on my own.