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Who Are Undergraduates with Dependent Children?

More than 3 million undergraduate students in the United States are parents, representing nearly one in five college students. Supporting student parents promotes their academic achievement and enhances their family well-being, supports college enrollment and completion goals, and can boost state economic health. This brief uses the latest available data to summarize key characteristics of undergraduate students with dependent children.

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The Harsh Reality of Parenting Student Homelessness

Nov 13, 2024|United States|Blog

This blog kicks off a series that examines the pressing issue of homelessness among parenting students using data from the 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. We will unpack critical disparities and explore potential solutions for meaningful change.

The Financial Well-Being of Parents Pursuing Postsecondary Education

Oct 30, 2024|United States|Report or Brief

This new brief published by the SPARK Collaborative uses 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) data to document student parents' living expenses, the resources student parents leverage to attend postsecondary education, and the gaps student parents face between their expenses and their resources.

Behind the push to make college campuses more family-friendly

Oct 11, 2024|United States|News Article

This piece features Working Board Member Renee Ryberg's commentary on Latino Student Parents' experiences on campuses.

White Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles white undergraduate college students with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019–20 academic year.

Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles Latine undergraduate college students (of any race) with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019-20 academic year.

Black Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles Black undergraduate college students with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019–20 academic year.

Asian Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles Asian undergraduate college students (of any race) with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019–20 academic year.

AIAN or NHPI Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander (“AIAN or NHPI”) undergraduate college students with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019–20 academic year.

Immigrant Undergraduate Student Parents

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles immigrant undergraduate college students with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019-20 academic year.

Undergraduate Student Parents with Disabilities

Sep 30, 2024|United States|Fact Sheet or Infographic

This summary profiles undergraduate college students with dependent children across the United States who were enrolled in the 2019-20 academic year and identified as having a disability.

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