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Hungry and Homeless in College: Results from a National Study of Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education

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Title: Hungry and Homeless in College: Results from a National Study of Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
Language: English
Authors: Goldrick-Rab, Sara, Richardson, J, Hernandez, Anthony, Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)
Source: Association of Community College Trustees. 2017.
Availability: Association of Community College Trustees. 1233 20th Street NW Suite 605, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 202-775-4667; Fax: 202-223-1297; Web site: http://www.acct.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 32
Publication Date: 2017
Sponsoring Agency: Kresge Foundation
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Two Year Colleges
Descriptors: Hunger, Homeless People, Community Colleges, Two Year College Students, Student Needs, Housing Needs, At Risk Students, Student Characteristics, Institutional Characteristics, Poverty, Geographic Regions, Unemployment, Enrollment, Minority Group Students, Federal Aid, Grants, Immigrants, Foster Care, Welfare Recipients, Needs Assessment, Intervention
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Pell Grant Program
Abstract: "Hungry and Homeless in College" is a research report that assesses food and housing insecurity among community college students. The report is based on results of a survey of more than 33,000 students at 70 community colleges in 24 states--the broadest survey of its kind--that describes the extent to which students are adversely affected by unmet basic needs while pursuing higher education. [This report was co-produced with the Wisconsin HOPE Lab.]
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2021
Accession Number: ED610982
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:"Hungry and Homeless in College" is a research report that assesses food and housing insecurity among community college students. The report is based on results of a survey of more than 33,000 students at 70 community colleges in 24 states--the broadest survey of its kind--that describes the extent to which students are adversely affected by unmet basic needs while pursuing higher education. [This report was co-produced with the Wisconsin HOPE Lab.]