Cuts to Medicaid threaten the support for 3.4 million college students, especially those with disabilities and mental health issues. Students face increased tuition and reduced resources as states react to budget shortfalls caused by these cuts. The negative impact will be felt among the 13.5 million students in community colleges and public universities, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Poor health and financial insecurity diminish cognitive bandwidth, causing lower completion rates. Belonging uncertainty further complicates the environment for students already questioning their college experience due to systemic discrimination.
The cuts to Medicaid threaten the well-being of 3.4 million college students, particularly those with disabilities and mental health challenges, exacerbating educational disparities.
Financial instability resulting from Medicaid cuts leads to increased tuition and reduced resources, negatively affecting college access and quality for millions of students.
Poor health and financial insecurity reduce cognitive capacity among students, contributing to lower completion rates and greater dropout risks in higher education.
Belonging uncertainty, intensified by systemic discrimination, emerges as a significant barrier to student retention and success in college, particularly post-Medicaid cuts.
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