The Part-Time Student Challenge

This video examines why it’s time for policymakers to address the needs of part-time students so that college can work for all.

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Part-time students make up nearly 40 percent of those attending college, yet their graduation rates fall far below those of their full-time peers. This video examines why it’s time for policymakers to address the needs of part-time students so that college can work for all.

Marcella Bombardieri is a senior policy analyst of Postsecondary Education at the Center for American Progress. Mark Hatton is the campaign manager for Postsecondary Education at the Center. Andrew Satter is the director of Video at the Center.

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