Helping Low-Income College Students Requires Action from Institutions and Policymakers

Millions of students at colleges and universities across the country are facing an unprecedented moment of financial and educational uncertainty as campuses move online.These students are more likely to be from low-income backgrounds than students during the 2008 recession, and many will need support not only from their institutions but also from the broader safety net. The Urban Insitute analyzed unique challeneges faced by college students in comparison to the 2008 Recession. #covid-19