College is a time for learning, growing, and exploring. However, finding a safe place to sleep at night is also a challenge for some students. This might be tough to believe, but it’s a reality for far too many students across the country.

 

The numbers are more shocking than you might think. Studies show that about 17% of community college students are homeless, and the numbers are similar at four-year schools. That means in a classroom of 30, about three or four students might not have a stable place to live. All in all, federal data estimates that roughly 1.4 million undergraduates and 166,000 graduate students are experiencing homelessness around the country.

 

For students struggling to find a place to live, focusing on academics can be tough. The good news is that there are resources that can help these students – as long as you know where to find them and share them with the students who need access the most.