Can monies be withdrawn from the Roth Ira to pay for College expenses?

[Guest jmystery]

Can monies be withdrawn from the Roth Ira to pay for College expenses, i.e. tuition. If so, tax free or not?

[BPickerCPA]

Money taken from a Roth IRA that is attributable to Roth earnings are penalty free if used for qualified higher education costs, but they are not income tax free.