With student housing in short supply, the University of California, Los Angeles has created spaces that support the well-being of students traveling long distances to and from campus.
Topics: Housing
Federal study highlights food, housing insecurity among college students
A new study confirms that postsecondary students are experiencing significant rates of food insecurity and homelessness—and provides the first nationally representative federal data set of its kind.
States work to improve college access for youth currently or formerly in foster care
Bipartisan support grows for statewide legislation that expands access to higher education for youth with a history of being in foster care, who experience significant challenges to college completion, including high rates of housing insecurity and difficulties affording college costs.
Georgetown offers winter and summer housing to students encountering personal challenges
Georgetown University provides bridge housing during winter and summer university breaks to students facing difficulties.
HBCUs seek innovative ways to address housing insecurity
With enrollment on the rise at some historically Black colleges and universities, schools are thinking outside the box—and even using shipping containers—to provide housing accommodations.
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.
Housing crunch leaves U.S. college students with few options
Nationwide rent increases and housing shortages in college towns have left many institutions scrambling to find students a place to live.
HBCU initiative aims to address widespread basic needs insecurity
Two-thirds of HBCU students surveyed in fall 2020 reported basic needs insecurity, according to a report released in tandem with a new initiative to help historically black institutions advocate for funding and deepen their support services.
California students, institutions scramble amid housing crunch
California college students are navigating an unprecedented affordable housing crisis, with many reporting homelessness, living in cars or hotels, or commuting long distances.
College students struggling to find affordable housing
Facing high rents and limited on- and off-campus room availability, many U.S. college and university students are reporting difficulty securing housing for the fall term.
Colleges, partners step up investments to address housing insecurity
Two-year colleges, state lawmakers, and community organizations are ramping up their efforts to provide affordable housing for students experiencing or at risk for homelessness.