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Education serves as a pathway to economic stability, social mobility, and empowerment.
However, financial barriers and economic backgrounds create an educational divide. This widens the gap between those who can afford higher education and those who cannot. Economic disparities can make attending college challenging or even unattainable.
CONTRIBUTING CHARACTERISTICS:
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Expensive tuition fees
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Costly living expenses
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Limited access to financial aid and scholarships
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The necessity of working full-time
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The burden of student loan debt
WHO IS AFFECTED?
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Low income students: financial burden, lack of scholarships
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Single mothers: Balancing childcare, work, and studies
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Non-native English speakers: Language barriers, visa restrictions
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First-generation students: Lack of family guidance/experience in navigating their higher education
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