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Austin Community College Bolsters Student Services, Offers Free Food, Housing Services, and Family Support

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Austin Community College (ACC) will offer free food, housing services, and family support as part of an effort to strengthen student services, KXAN reported. The Care Center in particular will be offering help when it comes to transportation, weekly groceries, and legal aid.

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The Ultimate A to Z NYC Student Housing 37-Step Checklist!

Student Housing Works

From public transportation to cafes and convenience stores and even medical offices —make a list. Local parks (if any) Medical offices Public transportation Start to plot the distance between your neighborhood and these essential locations. If not, make sure to ask the housing service. The good news? Great news, right?

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Community Colleges Increase Housing Options

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A 2022 national report from the Center for Community College Student Engagement (CCCSE) notes that community college students often deal with housing insecurity, which was exacerbated by the pandemic — 14% of study respondents were classified as housing insecure. There is a reduced monthly rent payment, to which CCC contributes.