One in five U.S. college students are parents, facing financial and logistical challenges that can disrupt their educational journey. According to Abigail Seldin of Scholarship America, 3.8 million students are managing their studies while raising children, often encountering emergencies like transportation issues that hinder their ability to attend classes. The conversation highlights the need for support systems, particularly emergency funds, to help parent-scholars continue their education. The article also reflects on the broader societal implications of supporting students and their families amidst these challenges.
Seldin: Absolutely, and thanks for the opportunity to talk about this. Parents do so much for all of us, and it's nice to get to celebrate this new facet of the American parenting experience.
Today, though we don't often talk about it, 3.8 million Americans are going to college while also raising children, and the overwhelming majority of them are also working.
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