"We're talking about support systems for kids who may have to go into court or employees. Additional transportation costs that may go beyond our school buses, anything the family may need."
Jakob Conry's journey as a college student illustrates the challenges faced by many community college students in California who struggle with housing insecurity.
The success of Viking ROADS during its initial three years showed a 12-percentage-point increase in graduation rates among participants, despite challenges from remote instruction during the pandemic.
The U.S. faces a critical nursing shortage projected for 2030, exacerbated by burnout, student enrollment gaps, and increasing healthcare demands as the population ages.
"I want to give him opportunities, and in order to do that, I have to get ahead," said Orea, a single mother. "I don't want him to feel limited in the same way I did."
"Higher education is at an inflection point," said Alfredo I. Brillembourg, Meadow's CEO and co-founder. "Colleges must clearly communicate costs, offer flexible payment options, and reliably collect tuition - or risk losing trust, enrollment, and revenue."