Support Without Judgment: A Study of Students on Academic and Financial Aid Probation

• In Event: Examining the Relationship Between Students and Probation

Abstract

This study examines the experiences of students on academic and financial probation. Understanding what they believe about themselves, their decision-making process, and whom, if anyone, they consult is critical to a holistic model of success. Developing support for vulnerable students is a critical retention strategy and supports the mission and financial health of the institution. This study uses a class to gather data to understand students’ perspectives on their academic integration, resilience, and financial wellness. This study takes place in New Orleans, where the coronavirus disproportionally hurt Black and Latino communities. It fills a gap in our understanding of students during a global crisis.

Author

• Elizabeth Ann Rainey, Loyola University New Orleans