Abrupt campus closures have brought national attention to the plight of low-income college students. For many CV students, financial aid provides not only tuition support but also food and housing. CV is working to provide for the emotional, academic, and basic needs of RI youth. This spring and in the coming years, young people and their families may need extra help to stay focused on college and the longterm benefits that I degree can bring to individuals, families, and communities. CV is committed to providing that help!
For more information on the state of low-income college students, please check out the articles below:
College Made Them Feel Equal. The Virus Exposed How Unequal Their Lives Are.
The Coronavirus Class Divide: Space and Privacy
No Emergency Aid for DACA Students
The Real Lesson of the College Closures
Pandemic Has Forced Graduating Seniors to Reconsider College Choices
