I had a friend in college (back in the Stone Age) who couch surfed for a semester because he couldnt afford room and board. But he still excelled in his courses and he is now an editor-in-chief for a major metropolitan newspaper. Glad he had supportive friends who helped him get through a rough patch. I know there are struggling students everywhere who deserve a chance at a college education. I realize that it is not the responsibility of the colleges to help these students, but I hope there are kind-hearted individuals out there willing to help out. Invite an international student to dinner, start a food bank, endow a scholarship, etc.