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Financial trauma is a secret scourge for many American college students. Student affairs and financial aid professionals can play a significant role in helping students manage their financial stressors and remain enrolled.

Beam is putting racial equity at the forefront of emergency aid. Here's how.

What is money anxiety disorder and how can colleges help their students cope?

Colleges and universities have a prime opportunity to address student housing insecurity and support homeless students.

For most universities, student affairs and financial aid are completely separate functions—yet the two share a common purpose. After all, both exist to help students make the most of their college experience.

Tuition assistance is a powerful tool—but it’s not much help when the fridge is empty and rent is due.

What is housing insecurity and how do we build programs to address it?

When it comes to the use of federal funds to address basic needs, here are some best practices institutions should consider as they apply for funding and implement programs.