More than 2 million Black men who pursued a higher education never finished their degree, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The reasons range from college affordability to family responsibilities to military service.

Morehouse College wants to help them reach the finish line.

Starting this August, the historically Black men's college in Atlanta is offering an online program with reduced tuition for men who already have some college credits.

It almost never failed that someone would pull me aside and say, 'Is there some way I can finish my degree? I feel this amazing connection to Morehouse, it did so much for me.' But for one reason or another, they never actually got their degree," Thomas told NPR's All Things Considered.

The school will charge about $600 per course credit, cutting the cost for online students by about half. Thomas, thinking of his brother who at age 57 went back to school to pursue his degree, said this opportunity opens up new avenues for older age groups as well.

The new program also offers a launching pad for future advanced education opportunities, he said, "for individuals to deepen their education and go to graduate school and professional school."