"Rising gas prices are a direct hit to students' and employees' budgets at community colleges, where public transportation options are limited and dorms are rare."
"The assumption that students and employees would drive to work at community colleges is increasingly problematic as gas prices rise and financial aid does not adjust."
"Even if peace broke out tomorrow, it would take months for the entire supply chain to get back to prewar levels of production, affecting gas prices."
"Most community colleges lack the financial resources to provide gas cards to employees, leaving them to cope with rising commuting costs on their own."
Community college students face rising gas prices, currently above $4.50 a gallon, which directly affects their budgets. Unlike residential colleges, community colleges often lack dorms and robust public transportation, forcing students to drive. The uncertainty of future prices, influenced by geopolitical factors, complicates the situation. Financial aid does not adjust to accommodate increased commuting costs, leaving many students and employees struggling. Most community colleges were designed with the assumption that students would drive, which is increasingly problematic as costs rise.
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