The article highlights the disparity between media portrayals of college life and the reality for most students today, where significant affordability challenges prevail. Many students live off-campus, with stable housing difficult to attain. Abigail Court, converted from a deteriorating motel into affordable housing for students in Oregon, exemplifies a new model by College Housing Northwest. This initiative tackles rising costs of room and board, providing necessary support for students from diverse backgrounds, underscoring the ongoing challenge of achieving equitable access to higher education.
"Abigail Court offers a new model for serving the significant population of college students in dire need of affordable housing, showcasing innovative solutions to a critical issue."
"As the nation's college population increased in the 1960s and '70s, the cost of college housing rose too, making affordability a pressing issue for students today."
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