A Student-Parent’s Long Drive Home, to be a Determined College Student and a Father
On fatherhood, reentry, and what higher education asks student-parents to carry and the sacrifices they make
I Was a First-Generation College Student. My Kids Will Not Be
The road to college success from a Justice Fellow who was formerly incarcerated and a student-parent facing multiple obstacles. Nevertheless, he persisted
You Are Not Failing: Navigating Student Loan Debt, Mental Health, and Wage Garnishment
Student loan debt isn’t just a financial issue; it affects mental health, workforce, and generational equity. Here’s what you need to know about wage garnishment
The Great American Heist Comes for Student-Parents: Why Moving CCAMPIS Is a Direct Attack on College Access
CCAMPIS is the only federal program that helps low-income student-parents access child care so they can complete college. The Trump administration is sabotaging it
Getting To & Through College: Notes From a Student-Parent
A student-parent discusses the challenges of returning to college, including finding reliable and affordable child care, and suggests ways that colleges and programs can better support students like her
The Consequences of Pell Grant Cuts on Student-Parents and Justice-Impacted Students
For millions of low-income and first-generation college students, the Pell Grant is more than financial aid; it is a lifeline
Cuts to Child Care Aid Threaten Student-Parents Already Struggling to Pay for College
New EdTrust report shows student-parents at community colleges are at risk of being pushed out of higher education
Supporting Student-Parents at Two-Year Colleges: Addressing the Affordability Gap
Student-parents at community colleges pay at least $13,000 more per year, on average, than their peers without children once the full cost of attendance is factored in, an EdTrust brief finds
Communities of Practice: Centering Student-Parents
In a post-affirmative action era, student-parents are at immediate risk