Before the coronavirus, Katie Self followed a predictable routine that consisted of getting her three children ready for school and then hitting the books herself at Fresno City College. 

Now, because of the pandemic, the single parent has added a new responsibility to her meticulous schedule: managing her children’s education at home. 

As K-12 schools and colleges move to remote learning, many families have more than one generation homeschooling under the same roof. Advocates for students with children say they need extra support from colleges and universities so they don't fall behind in their education.

Alex Jones finds it difficult to concentrate these days. Holed up in a two-bedroom apartment with, at times, four other people, the high school senior spends her days taking AP tests, working remotely, and daydreaming about college.

Jones has committed to Cornell University. But even that feels bittersweet.

Students across the country are navigating this traditionally exciting time with more than a bit of uncertainty and apprehension. It's unclear what college will look like in the fall, but students and families are having to make decisions now, despite worries about financial aid, travel, and a highly contagious disease.