> I don't agree that a significant amount of low income people who can't afford college are having that financial problem because they live excessively beyond their means.

At the risk of sounding callous, starting a family before you can afford it is living beyond your means.

> Anything to raise the average education level of the population I think is a win

I presume you don't support full-time college (and room and board and healthcare) for anyone on demand. Barring that, we're just discussing funding levels, criteria for eligibility, and metrics for success.