It’s no secret that getting a higher education in the United States requires money. College tuition is expensive and that’s after all the money it takes to hire tutors, take test-prep courses, and cover application fees before even being admitted to a four-year school. These are the myriad barriers in front of our high schoolers — daunting for most, but downright discouraging for those at an economic disadvantage. Minds Matter of Portland helps driven students from lower income families achieve their dream of higher education.