“The biggest gap in understanding the cost of college has to do with nontuition expenses, which are primarily living expenses,” said the author of a new report.
“Normalize the idea that a student should proactively look for a food pantry. A stereotypical version of students in college doesn’t include them doing that, but it’s certainly real for many students,” Goldrick-Rab says., unlike loans, don’t have to be paid back. Some are easy to apply for, while others take a lot of work. But students can start searching and applying to scholarships well before they enter school and can continue even while they are on campus.
Many schools have a specific fund or program that is set aside for financial emergencies that students may face. This can be anything from unanticipated costs of supplies for a class to a student’s car breaking down and not having the funds to fix it and be able to get to class. These funds range from grants to loans to vouchers.
“This will sound corny — set up a meeting with the librarian when you get to school,” Jack says. “That is one of the most valuable people who you can meet for a number of different reasons. Librarians know where all free resources are for students, and many libraries have support services through the library.”
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