The unique challenges working students confront when seeking financial aid

By Rajeev Darolia. Nowadays, the archetypal college student not only hits the books but also punches the time clock. Nearly three-quarters of all college students have jobs and recent student cohorts are not only more likely to work than in the past, but also work more hours. This shifting profile of students and the difficulty many students have affording college has led to amplified policy attention on working while in college. More...