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The research presented in these papers applies an equity lens to the philosophical, measurement, and policy considerations and assumptions underlying key components of postsecondary value to students and society, including investment, economic and non-economic returns, mobility, and racial and socioeconomic justice.  \nThe Postsecondary Value Commission consulted this foundational research as it developed a conceptual definition of postsecondary value, a framework for measuring how institutions and programs create value and ensure equitable outcomes, and an action agenda with recommendations for applying the definition and framework to change policies and practices. Through this breadth of scholarship, the commission was better able to define the value of postsecondary education and the role institutions can play in creating a more equitable and fair United States.  \nFollowing the May 2021 release of the commission’s findings, these foundational papers were prepared for publication. The views and opinions expressed in these papers do not necessarily reflect the positions of individual members of the Postsecondary Value Commission or the organizations they represent.  \nThe Postsecondary Value Commission along with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Institute for Higher Education Policy are deeply grateful to the authors of this series. The authors’ extensive expertise and thoughtful engagement in this work provided the foundation for the commission to develop an informed, innovative, and equity-driven framework. They also thank Deborah Seymour for editing the written products and the team at GMMB for their creative design and layout.  \nSuggested citation: Duke-Benfield, A. E. (2021) . Exploring How Public Benefits Can Help Support Postsecondary Students from Low-Income Backgrounds. Postsecondary Value Commission.  \nMany college students, especially students from low-income backgrounds, face significant structural barriers that make it challenging to persist and complete a degree or certificate. These barriers include substantial financial challenges.1 Student financial aid at the federal and state levels has not kept up with rising college costs, resulting in sizable and growing gaps between what students from low-income backgrounds are asked to pay and the resources available to them through earnings and personal savings, grants and scholarships, and other sources. For many students from low-income backgrounds, living expenses like housing, food, and childcare are higher than in-state tuition at a four-year institution.  \nThese financial challenges are detrimen","cbCaitJIRyJKk4sc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitJIRyJKk4sc","pdf",695512,15,"English","# An Overview of Federally and State-funded Public Benefits Most Relevant to Students from Low-Income Backgrounds\n# Food Insecurity and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)\n# Childcare Costs and Childcare Assistance\n# Rental Housing Assistance\n# Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)\n# Cash Benefits and Refundable Tax Credits\n# How Frequently Do Postsecondary Students Access Public Benefits?\n# Do Public Benefits Support College Going and Completion?\n# Potential Disadvantages to Students of Using Public Benefits\n# Conclusion\n# End notes","[{\"question\":\"Which public benefits does the paper cover for postsecondary students from low-income backgrounds?\",\"answer\":\"It outlines several federally and state-funded benefits, including SNAP for food insecurity, childcare assistance, rental housing assistance, Medicaid and CHIP for health coverage, and cash benefits and refundable tax credits.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the paper connect financial hardship to student outcomes?\",\"answer\":\"It explains that financial barriers can lead students to work long hours, struggle with basic needs like housing and food, and experience higher stress, which can harm academic experiences and wellbeing.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the paper examine regarding the effectiveness of public benefits?\",\"answer\":\"It assesses how frequently postsecondary students access public benefits, whether those benefits support college going and completion, and the costs and potential disadvantages associated with using them.\"}]","Exploring How Public Benefits Can Help Support Postsecondary Students from Low-Income Backgrounds | PDF",1792059027,38]