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When students on public assistance think they can’t get financial aid, something’s wrong. Misconceptions, mistrust, bad info—whatever the reason, bust the myths & make FAFSA completion a priority of your student success agenda. #KYHigherEdMatters

A new report by @TrellisResearch reveals that today's college students are navigating significant financial challenges while balancing competing priorities, yet they continue to believe in the value of higher education.

#ICYMI – Our research team joined @TrellisResearch and shared their insights and goals for the 2025 State Opportunity Index survey. 📈 https://t.co/72WnfyuXXz

Student Success | Report: More Targeted Support for Former Foster Youth Needed A new analysis from @TrellisResearch finds students with foster care experience are more likely than their peers to have basic needs insecurity and to be impacted by financial concerns.

The @TrellisResearch brand is celebrating our one year anniversary of our Trellis Strategies brand! Thank you to nearly 200 partners that allowed us to elevate the voice of modern learners across the country!

I enjoyed being on an @EdExcelencia panel about affordabilty with Bryan Ashton (@TrellisResearch), Katie Berger (@LuminaFound) & Elizabeth Béjar (@FIU) today. Great seeing my friend Carlos Hernandez, (President at @Sul_Ross) and @ErnestEzeugo (my former @UofOklahoma student)!🐾

More information and the infographic from the report can be found at

However, 72% of students agreed or strongly agreed that the cost of college is a good investment in their financial future.

Only 4% of respondents indicated that they were relying solely on current income and savings to pay for their education.

Employment: Among the respondents, 68% were employed while studying. Notably, 38% identified more as “workers who attend school” rather than “students who work part-time”, a distinction that has profound implications for institutional policies and student support services.

Basic Needs: Over the last year, 58% of students faced challenges such as food insecurity, housing instability, or homelessness - 9% endured all three hardships concurrently. Students additionally reported worry about having enough money for school and trouble finding $500.

Mental Health Concerns: Within the two weeks prior to the survey, 32% of participants reported symptoms indicative of major depressive disorder, while 43% experienced generalized anxiety disorder. Alarmingly, 27% suffered from both conditions simultaneously.

Today our team at @TrellisResearch released the results of our 2023 Student Financial Wellness Survey. The full results are available here: https://t.co/ZrDvMO47m4 Our team will be posting new briefs frequently moving forward. But a few key findings:

Research from Trellis Strategies finds 56 percent of community college students in Texas worry about being able to pay their current monthly expenses and 73 percent had run out of money at least once in the past calendar year. For @insidehighered https://t.co/FmGrvhU1aM

Another local station gutted, and KTUL won’t be the last. Let’s face it, it stopped being about journalism a long time ago. This won’t be the last “regional content center.” Keep in mind San Antonio and Austin are a lot closer together than 125 miles…

As #NationalStudentParentMonth comes to an end, a new report from @TrellisResearch analyzes opportunities for colleges and universities to support #StudentParents in overcoming barriers to completion. More in @insidehighered:

Student Success | 4 Ways to Meet Student Parents’ Needs on Campus A new report analyzes opportunities for colleges and universities to support students with children to help them overcome barriers to completion. https://t.co/TFY17ShJmP

Student parents face a unique set of challenges when compared to their peers. To better support this group of learners, institutions must understand their needs. Thanks to @insidehighered for highlighting our latest research report:

Today, we launch Trellis Strategies where we're dedicated to advancing education and workforce, embracing diverse learning journeys for every learner's unique path. Our mission? To bridge the gap between learning and career success. Visit https://t.co/zeMnZLQdbO for more info!