Remapping Realities: Navigating School and Work Commitments, Financial Pressures and Well-Being
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2024
Level
City or Town, County, State
State(s)
California
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Education
More than half of college students must balance low wage jobs on top of academics. This report examines the competing demands of work and school and provides recommendations for helping students thrive. Best practices include funding affordable mental health care, expanding eligibility for FAFSA recipients, and increasing the wage floor for on-campus jobs.