Student Success
Forbes: College Promise Programs Could Help Hungry, Homeless Students Reach Their Potential
Two of ACCT's studies found that an average 13-14% of community college students were homeless, and about half were housing insecure. Worse, 29% of former foster youth—who are more likely to attend community colleges than four-year universities for a variety of reasons—were homeless.
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.
The Promise of College: Why Expanding Access Matters
Editor's note: Last week, Spelman College President Emerita and bestselling author Beverly Daniel Tatum opened an event at the National Press Club to discuss ways by which to sustainably finance College Promise programs. Tatum's remarks emphasized the importance of these and similar programs in improving access to higher education for socioeconomically disadvantaged students. We feel Tatum's provocative statement to be a vital part of the conversation about educational access; she graciously agreed to allow us to publish her comments.
Meeting Basic Needs: An Interview with Sara Goldrick-Rab
The policy expert & sociologist explains how community college leaders can help students succeed by meeting basic food and housing needs.
