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Study: College Mental Health and Financial Concerns Reach Critical Levels

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Many students reported relying on a complex patchwork of financial aid, scholarships, and employment to cover their educational expenses. Mental health challenges matched financial concerns in severity, with an overwhelming 95% of students identifying at least one obstacle impacting their academic success.

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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

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The "Student Basic Needs Survey Report," which analyzed responses from over 74,000 students across 91 colleges in 16 states, reveals alarming rates of food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health challenges among today's college students.

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Report: Community Colleges Are Leaving Millions in Medicaid Funding on the Table

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

There are growing mental health concerns among college students and an increase in demand for all student health services among community college students. Unfortunately, the demand for student health services often exceeds a community colleges resources. But that has to be funded.

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How Incarceration Impacts the Basic Needs of Loved Ones & Families

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Partners take on increased caregiving duties and financial responsibilities , and parents, especially mothers and grandmothers, often re-enter the workforce or take on multiple jobs later in life just to get by. These dynamics affect household incomes, mental health, academic success, and long-term aspirations.

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Legislation Would Introduce Grant Program for California Black-Serving Institutions

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This grant presents a transformative opportunity for institutions to expand academic support services, mentorship programs, financial aid assistance, mental health resources, and culturally relevant curricula that enhance the Black student experience, he says.

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Rethinking the Idea of Legacy in Higher Education: How Colleges Can Raise Up Student-Parents

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

We experienced it all: student loan debt, lack of affordable housing, mental health issues, child care challenges and underwhelming job prospects after graduation. I spent the bulk of my childhood watching my parents work toward bachelor’s degrees, and their individual journeys came with great difficulty and cost to our family.

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Survey: Food Insecurity and Mental Health Crisis Among Concerns for Latino College Students

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Latino college students face a unique set of challenges, from food insecurity to mental health crises, yet their aspirations remain remarkably strong,” said Jenny Muñiz, senior policy advisor at UnidosUS. The percentage jumped to 77 percent for students from families earning less than $29K annually.