Holistic Support in Higher Ed: Why Non-Traditional Students Need More Than Just Financial Aid
Non-traditional students—adult learners, student parents, veterans, and first-generation college-goers—are carrying heavier burdens than ever. Upswing’s 2024 Ana Insights Report found that nearly nine in ten students intended to complete a FAFSA application, while many also sought help with essentials like food, housing, and bill payments. Perhaps most concerning, students expressed declining confidence in higher…
Darin Francis·Oct 1, 2025
