Insights

Staff fatigue is reaching its breaking point as staffing shortages in financial aid offices have created challenges, such as long wait times, lack of knowledge and disintegrating student support.

A recent analysis from Beam's student responses showed transportation as one of the top basic needs insecurity categories.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought conversations about emergency financial aid to the front page of news outlets, and new legislation passed during the pandemic has created more opportunities for the federal government and universities to help students.

When basic needs supports go underutilized by students, it's a sign that something deeper is going on.

Natural disasters cause unplanned displacement and disruption on college students. Learn ways to support student basic needs during these times.

Facilitating partnership between two critical parts of the institution

Rental prices in major metro areas nearly doubled over the past decade, and rent in these areas has bounced back and surpassed previous levels since COVID.

Outside of the pressures that come from juggling academic responsibilities, student parents are responsible for the all-important work of raising happy and healthy children in a safe home environment.