Education and Career Advancement

Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges
Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges

Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges

This report presents findings from a survey of female community college students in Mississippi conducted by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) and commissioned by the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi.

By Cynthia Hess, Ph.D., Lindsey Reichlin Cruse, Stephanie Román and Barbara Gault|2025-01-28T22:41:46-05:00June 12, 2014|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

College Affordability for Low-Income Adults: Improving Returns on Investment for Families and Society
College Affordability for Low-Income Adults: Improving Returns on Investment for Families and Society

College Affordability for Low-Income Adults: Improving Returns on Investment for Families and Society

This report was prepared by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR) as a part of a series of papers on defining college affordability sponsored by the Lumina Foundation. The report examines how efforts to understand and improve college affordability can be informed by the experiences and circumstances of low-income adults, students of color, and students with dependent children.

By Administrator|2025-01-28T22:41:46-05:00April 5, 2014|Education and Career Advancement|Comments Off

College Students with Children are Common and Face Many Challenges in Completing Higher Education Summary
College Students with Children are Common and Face Many Challenges in Completing Higher Education Summary

College Students with Children are Common and Face Many Challenges in Completing Higher Education Summary

The role of parenthood in postsecondary outcomes needs greater focus from the higher education reform community.

By Bethany Nelson, Meghan Froehner and Barbara Gault|2025-01-28T22:41:46-05:00March 9, 2013|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Webinar: Student Parent Success Initiative on federal supports for low-income student parents through the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF)
Webinar: Student Parent Success Initiative on federal supports for low-income student parents through the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF)

Webinar: Student Parent Success Initiative on federal supports for low-income student parents through the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF)

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By Administrator|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00July 25, 2012|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

The Pregnancy Assistance Fund as a Support for Student Parents in Postsecondary Education
The Pregnancy Assistance Fund as a Support for Student Parents in Postsecondary Education

The Pregnancy Assistance Fund as a Support for Student Parents in Postsecondary Education

Only two states, Minnesota and Virginia, have used their PAF grants to provide services related to postsecondary institutions. This fact sheet describes several of the programs and initiatives created by these PAF grantees.

By Rhiana Gunn-Wright|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00July 25, 2012|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Single Student Parents Face Financial Difficulties, Debt, Without Adequate Aid
Single Student Parents Face Financial Difficulties, Debt, Without Adequate Aid

Single Student Parents Face Financial Difficulties, Debt, Without Adequate Aid

Parents with dependent children were nearly one quarter of students enrolled for credit at American postsecondary institutions in 2008. These students face significant challenges to remaining enrolled and graduating, including limited access to affordable child care, difficulty balancing the demands of school with the demands of work and family, and financial limitations that make it difficult to remain enrolled.

By Kevin Miller|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00May 1, 2012|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Housing Resources and Programs for Single Student Parents at Community and Technical Colleges
Housing Resources and Programs for Single Student Parents at Community and Technical Colleges

Housing Resources and Programs for Single Student Parents at Community and Technical Colleges

DOWNLOAD REPORT Parents with dependent children now make [...]

By Abby Thorman, Jessica Otto and Rhiana Gunn-Wright|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00May 1, 2012|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Increasing Opportunities for Low-Income Women and Student Parents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at Community Colleges
Increasing Opportunities for Low-Income Women and Student Parents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at Community Colleges

Increasing Opportunities for Low-Income Women and Student Parents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at Community Colleges

Drawing on a literature and program review, analysis of publicly available data, and consultations with experts in the field, this report examines opportunities for women and student parents to pursue and succeed in STEM fields at community colleges.

By Cynthia Costello|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00March 20, 2012|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Student Parents Face Significant Challenges to Postsecondary Success
Student Parents Face Significant Challenges to Postsecondary Success

Student Parents Face Significant Challenges to Postsecondary Success

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By Kevin Miller|2025-01-28T22:41:47-05:00December 30, 2010|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Resilient and Reaching for More: Challenges and Benefits of Higher Education for Welfare Participants and Their Children
Resilient and Reaching for More: Challenges and Benefits of Higher Education for Welfare Participants and Their Children

Resilient and Reaching for More: Challenges and Benefits of Higher Education for Welfare Participants and Their Children

This report details the inspiration, struggles, and perseverance of those pursuing a college degree while receiving welfare in California and the benefits that education brings them and their children.

By Avis Jones-DeWeever and Barbara Gault|2025-01-28T22:41:48-05:00February 29, 2008|Education and Career Advancement|0 Comments

Securing a Better Future: A Portrait of Female Students in Mississippi’s Community Colleges

College Affordability for Low-Income Adults: Improving Returns on Investment for Families and Society

College Students with Children are Common and Face Many Challenges in Completing Higher Education Summary

Webinar: Student Parent Success Initiative on federal supports for low-income student parents through the Pregnancy Assistance Fund (PAF)

The Pregnancy Assistance Fund as a Support for Student Parents in Postsecondary Education

Single Student Parents Face Financial Difficulties, Debt, Without Adequate Aid

Housing Resources and Programs for Single Student Parents at Community and Technical Colleges

Increasing Opportunities for Low-Income Women and Student Parents in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math at Community Colleges

Student Parents Face Significant Challenges to Postsecondary Success

Resilient and Reaching for More: Challenges and Benefits of Higher Education for Welfare Participants and Their Children

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