With the majority of college students commuting to campus, U.S. colleges and universities are working to ease public transportation expenses and broaden access.
Student Necessities Archive
College health insurance fees present unforeseen expenses for some students
The medical insurance and health center fees required by many U.S. colleges and universities can sneak up on students and families already struggling to manage college costs.
Mental health: Colleges train faculty, create student-centered policies to advance success
Facing an ongoing mental health crisis among college students, higher education institutions are ensuring faculty and staff are equipped to support student wellbeing and help those confronting mental health challenges.
Religious groups on college campuses increasingly engaged with students’ wellness, mental health needs
Seeing a need for more expansive pastoral care, some colleges’ religious groups are adding mental health services and connecting students with culturally sensitive support.
New report finds community college students struggling to afford basic needs, highlights institutional support
Community college students are experiencing significant levels of food and housing insecurity, prompting schools to provide affordable access to food, housing, and transportation.
Access to college mental health services saves LGBTQ+ students’ lives, but barriers persist
LGBTQ+ students who have access to on-campus mental health support and services are significantly less likely to attempt suicide, according to a survey by The Trevor Project.
Students dialing back their academic effort to protect their mental health, survey finds
More than one in three college students say they are “quiet quitting,” or disengaging from academic work to achieve a better school/life balance. Experts say the trend could reflect pandemic-era disruptions and a need for more mental health support.
California campus housing shortages leave thousands of students without an affordable place to live
The University of California system is working to meet increased demand for campus housing, as skyrocketing rents off-campus leave low-income students scrambling.
Colleges navigate a student housing crisis driven by shortages of on-campus rooms and surging rents nearby
Colleges and universities across the country are working to expand student housing as on-campus residences reach capacity and skyrocketing off-campus rents leave students with few affordable options.
Colleges step up prevention and early intervention services for students facing mental health challenges
Colleges and universities are encouraging early mental health screening and supporting the re-entry of students who take a medical leave of absence.
Campus food pantries address food insecurity, boost student health, survey finds
A new study affirms the benefits of campus food pantries but points out that most colleges still don’t have one.
Mental health services a wise use of relief funds, officials say
The U.S. Department of Education this month urged colleges and universities to consider spending federal coronavirus relief funding on mental health resources and services.