People with disabilities are a diverse and vibrant community, making up nearly one-fifthof the US population. Yet, they face unique struggles when it comes to accessing postsecondary education. People with disabilities of all kinds tend to attend and graduate college at far lower rates than people who do not have disabilities. According to a 2015 report from the … Continued
College students not only have to figure out how to cover the cost of books and tuition, but they need to somehow survive on a pittance. Many end up dropping out because they just can’t deal with being broke much of the time and having to watch friends who have full-time jobs flash the cash. … Continued
“Ask Brianna” is a column from NerdWallet for 20-somethings or anyone else starting out. I’m here to help you manage your money, find a job and pay off student loans — all the real-world stuff no one taught us how to do in college. Send your questions about postgrad life to askbrianna@nerdwallet.com. This week’s question: … Continued