As instructors across the country move to remote teaching, many are worried about students who are already at a disadvantage. How can professors support them during this challenging time?

Maybe these students come from underresourced high schools or are the first in their family to attend college. Maybe they need additional academic support as they struggle to manage their time, devise good study habits, and engage in class. Two experts offer advice on how to support students throughout their online learning experience.

When the University of Southern California’s campus closed in the wake of the coronavirus, going to class took on a different look for junior Andrea Alba.

Alba, who is a first-generation low-income student, now shares a room with her two brothers in her family’s two-bedroom house. Meanwhile, she has a payment due for her dorm room and dining services.

Alba and classmates like her are facing a lot of uncertainty and a slew of extra costs these days. Universities are working hard to respond. But for students who rely heavily on campus resources like food, housing, and healthcare, there is a growing list of needs.