It is actually a very smart thing because students can invest and save for their future and also pay college fees with the money they get that is how this all works and that is what i have been doing here for the last couple of months.
I am also looking forward to the day when bitcoins and the blockchain technology will be taught to the students of all level. It is going to happen someday and I hope it is sooner. As you said, many students will be able to meet their expenditures and it wills relief all kinds of financial stress.