Admissions Scandal Misses The Point That Many Students Can’t Afford College (Even If They Get In)

While the wealthy are spending tens of thousands of dollars making sure their children are accepted to the elite university of their choice, millions of college students are at risk of dropping out because they can’t afford $300 for books… According to a new study, half of California’s community college students don’t have enough food, and 19% are homeless. Several other studies show these challenges are pervasive, both across the country and at 2-year and 4-year colleges alike.

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by Jennifer Tescher, Forbes.

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