Student Success
When Financial Aid Falls Short: The Ongoing Problem of Unmet Need
In a recent report, researchers from the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) found that over 70% of community college students have unmet need averaging roughly $5,000.
North Philly to Oxford
Hazim Hardeman is an alumnus of the Community College of Philadelphia and Temple University. Now he's a Rhodes scholar. This is the story of his unexpected journey.
The Cost of Housing is Out of Reach for Independent Community College Students
According to the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Americans must make over $44,000 to afford to rent two-bedroom home and over $34,000 to afford a one-bedroom home. On average, independent community college students’ household income is just under $34,000.
College administrators meet to find solutions to reduce student poverty
A growing number of colleges are trying to help poor students meet their basic needs and remove barriers that keep them from graduating.
Answering the Retention Question
Research confirms that meeting the basic needs of students helps students get to the finish line.
Report highlights different ways community colleges help first-year students
New report highlights the different methods and ways community colleges offer first-year experience programs to students.
