Every student is walking a different path, each with its own hardships outside the classroom. Students navigating food insecurity, childcare, financial constraints, or other life challenges need more than academic support to graduate on time. Many institutions are not equipped to proactively identify and meet these needs.
~60% of college students experience basic needs insecurity.
Source: The Hope Center
More than one in five college students are parents of dependent children, and 43% of those student-parents are single mothers.
Source: The Institute for Women’s Policy Research
1,200 students are assigned to just one advisor at many broad-access colleges, and on average, students see that advisor just twice a year.
Source: Community College Resource Center
We focused on ensuring that students with the greatest need are connected to academic support, one-on-one coaching, and proactive help — and that institutions can provide these supports.
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