Addressing How Student Parents Are Underserved

A new report from The California Alliance for Student Parent Success detail the challenges that student parents face at California institutions. The report analyzes available data and call for more research to be gathered so that this population can be served more effectively. Approximately 300,000 undergraduate student parents are currently enrolled at institutions of higher education in the state of California. While pursuing their education, they grapple with several challenges in a higher education system that has historically overlooked their needs and experiences, according to the report. Childcare, housing, balancing school with work and family obligations are key issues.