Focus Area:
Basic Needs
A growing number of college students are unable to afford the basic costs of daily living yet this issue is just beginning to get the attention it deserves from administrators and policymakers. A 2020 Wisconsin Hope Lab report found that over a third of college students were food insecure in the previous 30 days. Many undergraduate students are unfortunately ineligible to qualify for government assistance or relief provided for low-income adults.
Read more Rising college tuition fees and costs associated with attaining a degree – such as transportation, books and supplies for classes, and rent or living expenses, make it difficult for many students to afford basic living essentials. As a result, students report being unable to succeed academically or complete their degree requirements. Less
