Research
One in Three Community College Students Experiences Hunger, Half Lack Secure Housing, 14% Homeless
New Survey of over 33,000 students in 24 states reveals significant life challenges that impede academic persistence and completion.
Cost of Attending Community College
Despite a relatively low sticker price, a number of factors can raise the cost of attending community college.
New Report Finds Success Increases with More Financial Aid for Lowest-Income California Community College Students
Report includes federal, state, and institution-level policy recommendations
Food Insecurity Remains a Barrier for Many Community College Students
The Wisconsin HOPE Lab in conjunction with ACCT conducted research to discuss the pervasive problem of food and housing insecurity for thousands of community college students.
Addressing Community College Cohort Default Rates
Protecting Colleges and Students, released by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) and The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS), takes a unique look at student loan default at nine community colleges across the nation, and how those colleges are working to help students avoid default.
Supporting the Distressed Student
With half of community college students facing mental health conditions, institutions should take proactive, integrated steps to address them.
