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College Students Face Widespread Basic Needs Insecurity, New Report Finds

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Basic needs security is foundational to learning; without it, students are unable to fully engage in their studiesundermining their academic success and their ability to achieve economic security," the report notes. The survey reveals significant disparities among different student populations.

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Report: Parents of Prospective College Students Worry about Cost and Safety

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

EAB 2024 Parent Survey EAB 2024 Parent Survey Haywood said JCSU has found it necessary to re-educate parents and caretakers about the financial aid process, including explaining new definitions and types of aid. “We JCSU offers student-focused services such as counseling, the health center, and campus security.

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Social Drivers of Health Are Affecting Your Students

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this century, doctors begun going beyond those physical measures and asking patients to answer another set of questions which get at the safety and security of their current lives. Without those data, the physicians could easily miss something crucial about the patient’s needs and mess up the treatment.

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Navigating the U.S. College Application Process as an International Student in 2024

Great College Advice

Instruments like financial aid and on-campus work options help you grab deals like student housing in New York City. Pro tip: You can make use of financial aid calculators from different colleges to estimate your costs and plan accordingly. This acts as an umbrella against unforeseen pitfalls and delays.

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What college students worry about. Or do you already know?

University Business

In case you and your leadership team need some additional insights, a new survey is tracking students’ feelings about cost, careers and campus safety. For example, just more than half (51%) of a sample of these students are paying for the fall semester with scholarships, grants or financial aid while another 40% will rely on a job.

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Maslow's Hierarchy in Action: How Student Affairs Can use the Framework for Better Assessment of Wellbeing

Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL)

Assess safety needs : The next level of Maslow's hierarchy addresses safety needs, such as physical safety, financial security, and protection from harm. Universities can address safety needs by providing a safe and secure environment for students, with emergency plans in place for potential crises.

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Community college resource center takes on male retention

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students often encounter barriers when completing enrollment or financial aid forms—such as needing a parent’s Social Security number or financial information. Education access is a priority for the Male Resource Center. And we need to be committed to changing that,” Mangino says.