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When Poverty Goes to College: Housing and Food Insecurity Among Undergraduates

Tue, April 12, 2:15 to 3:45pm, Convention Center, Floor: Level Two, Room 209 C

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There is increasing evidence that students from low-income families are facing difficulties in covering the costs of college attendance, as need-based financial aid has not kept up with rising costs. For some students, these financial constraints lead to difficult decisions about whether to sacrifice consistent access to food or secure and safe housing in order to remain in school. This symposium will discuss the critical issues of housing and food insecurity among undergraduates, bridging work on social policy and higher education. It will introduce four studies examining the incidence, correlates, and consequences of housing and food insecurity, and include responses and discussion by two practitioners.

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