Currently 40% of college students drop out before reaching graduation. Sometimes it’s because small, unexpected expenses get in the way. Emergency grants as small as $250 have been proven to double completion rates. Learn more about emergency funds and other ways college students are getting the support they need.
One in five college students in the U.S. is also raising a child. Student parents face added challenges balancing school, work, and childcare. Emergency financial aid can help them manage unexpected costs, stay enrolled, and complete their degrees. Supporting student parents with timely aid strengthens educational outcomes and contributes to greater family stability and long-term economic mobility.
Learn more about realities of attending college and earning a degree.
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