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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. The survey reveals significant disparities among different student populations.

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Study: Almost One in Four Undergrads Experienced Food Insecurity

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Significant portions of the college student population have faced food insecurity, according to an analysis of data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study: 2020 (NPSAS:20). Dr. Tammeil Y. We can also see that that rate is so much higher for students who identify as Black or African American. In fact, it's 35%,” Goldrick-Rab said.

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Paul Quinn College to Create an Innovative Housing Model and a Mixed-Use Community

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“We are proud to support Paul Quinn College in their mission to create a transformative and sustainable campus environment that addresses critical needs like housing, transportation, and food security for students,” said Kelley Cornish, CEO and President, T.D. Jakes Foundation.

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Austin Community College Bolsters Student Services, Offers Free Food, Housing Services, and Family Support

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Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. The Care Center in particular will be offering help when it comes to transportation, weekly groceries, and legal aid. The majority of ACC students (70%) have financial need.

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New Jersey Launches Free Online Tool to Connect College Students Facing Basic Needs Insecurity to Resources

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Phil Murphy The navigation tool provides students a place to look up resources and information for matters such as housing, food, transportation, childcare, and state assistance processes. At least one in every three students faces food insecurity, one in four is a parent while studying, and one of every two may be housing insecure.

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Proposed Legislation Would Create Program to Support Students’ Basic Needs

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The legislators said that the legislation would combat the basic needs crisis by allocating funding to help students access nutritious food, safe and secure housing, mental and physical health care, high-quality and affordable childcare, technology, transportation, personal hygiene, and other necessities.

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Chapman University Receives $1 Million to Reinforce Financial Safety Net for Students

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The money will support the Women of Chapman Student Hardship Assistant Fund, which helps students with immediate and unexpected hardships, such as costs related to housing, food, transportation, technology, medical bills, and getting home during a family crisis. More than 80% of Chapman’s students receive financial aid.