Existing research on successful student supports can bolster college completion during the pandemic

As the pandemic continues into the fall, there is concern about college completion for millions of beginning and continuing students. Researchers at MDRC—an education and social policy research nonprofit—describe the existing evidence and best practices around supporting vulnerable students through college completion. Some strategies proven successful in pre-pandemic times may continue to be useful, including proactive advising, additional financial supports beyond tuition, and specialized programs such as The City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (ASAP). #covid-19 #education