While I agree that debt is a problem for students in college, I do not agree that a class should be required on the subject. At present, many athletics programs require a variety of life skills educational experiences. Perhaps we should stop thinking for these young adults and permit them more freedoms in college. They are already heavily monitored and too much time is imposed on their lives.

I do feel that all students - athletes or not - should take a course of financial managment and fiscal responsibiity. Parents, however, should not depend upon the school system to do this. My son took a 10 week Biblically based home study course of financial stewardship for teens as a sophomore as my request. It was perfect for the summer time... just a little bit each day for ten weeks. It offers resources for parents and students to learn these life skills from a Christ centered perspective. I would highly recommend it. Financial stewardship is a critical life skill regardless of income, career aspirations, or religious affiliation.

Every student should be required to take a fiscal responsibility class. It's such a basic life skill. Why wouldn't we require it?

Student-athletes should only be required to take a class in fiscal responsibility (or any other class for that matter) if the student body is required to take the class. Nothing wrong with the athletics department or university offering a lecture, seminar or course as an option.

Responding to Laxquri. I feel that fiscal responsibility is important, but am not in favor of requiring it, Should we require a course on parenting? How about substance abuse? Human sexuality? Alcohol abuse? Sexually transmitted diseases? Depression? All are serious challenges facing college students today. When do you propose these student-athletes have time for English, History, Economics, Philosophy, etc.? Programming? Yes. A required class? No. Student-athletes need time to be college students and to enjoy their experiences.