""We know from prior research that factors such as food insecurity have a big impact on student persistence and completion. During the pandemic, when food insecurity was exacerbated, that likely had an impact on persistence.""
""Disruptions to student persistence-students stopping out-can have a big impact on whether they complete their degrees, especially if the stop-out happens early in a student's journey.""
Food insecurity has been a major barrier to college completion, particularly for older, working, and caregiving students during the COVID-19 pandemic. An analysis revealed that these groups experienced higher rates of food insecurity compared to their peers. The data indicated that food insecurity negatively impacted students' persistence in their educational journeys, with lower completion rates among those facing food insecurity. The report emphasizes the need for better support systems to address these challenges and improve student outcomes.
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