As enrollment declines and demographics shift, institutions are looking for ways to remove the barriers that prevent under-represented populations from enrolling. While the main problem is often financial, there are many other hurdles that stop potential students from ever applying or setting foot on a college campus.
In this
Chronicle collection,
Idea Lab: College Access, get strategies and advice on simplifying entrance exams, addressing logistical issues, and supporting students throughout the financial aid process. Though many institutions are working harder to support low-income, first-generation, and adult students, the pathway to a college degree is still uncertain.
