Addressing the Rising Cost of Learners’ Basic Needs
February 9, 2026
As higher costs of food, housing, and healthcare put college out of reach, new federal policy solutions can help learners stay in school and support themselves.
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February 9, 2026
As higher costs of food, housing, and healthcare put college out of reach, new federal policy solutions can help learners stay in school and support themselves.
Read MoreDecember 18, 2025
In 2025, learners, institutions, and the entire higher education landscape faced rapid change.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2025
Read a recent article from Inside Higher Education by Ashley Mowreader that provides an overview of CHEPP’s report
Read MoreNovember 25, 2025
In a recent article about emergency aid for college students, reporter Ashley Mowreader referenced CHEPP’s report, Does Basic Needs Funding Improve...
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