Student Success
Understanding the New College Majority: The Demographic and Financial Characteristics of Independent Students and their Postsecondary Outcomes
Independent students, once considered “nontraditional,” now constitute the majority of students in the United States. As of 2012, just over half of all U.S. college students were independent (51 percent)
A program helps low-income parents graduate at twice the rate of other community college students
Low-income parents in an Arkansas program are earning college degrees and certificates at twice the rate of other community college students, a new report shows. The program is remarkable for its low cost and impressive results with groups of students who have traditionally struggled, which could allow other states to adopt Arkansas’ model. The Arkansas …
The Student Loan Default Crisis for Borrowers with Children
Nearly half of undergraduates raising families default on their loans—and most of them are single parents.
Increasing Enrollment Intensity as a Strategy to Spur Completion
Taking more classes can help students graduate faster.
College of DuPage Tackles Student Financial Literacy
Through the use of interactive activities, College of DuPage is working to help students better understand their financial situation.
