A study from New America indicates that fewer than one in five student parents facing eviction complete their bachelor's degree. Just 15 percent of these students graduate compared to 38 percent of those not facing eviction. Students in associate degree programs have slightly better outcomes with 26 percent graduating under eviction threat. The research highlights systemic barriers that make it difficult for parenting students to achieve postsecondary credentials, crucial for economic security. Evidence shows families with young children are particularly affected by eviction rates, impacting their educational attainment.
Fewer than one in five student parents who are threatened with eviction while enrolled in a bachelor's degree go on to finish their program, according to a new study from New America, which highlights eviction as a top predictor of a parent's ability to earn their degree.
The study found that just 15 percent of student parents who face eviction complete their bachelor's degree, compared to 38 percent of those who don't face eviction.
Parents seeking associate degrees who were threatened with removal from their homes were somewhat more likely to graduate (26 percent) than those in four-year programs.
Obtaining a postsecondary credential is often the surest path to economic security for American families, but all too often systemic barriers make it hard, or even impossible for parenting students to complete a degree.
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