Insights

A recent analysis of responses from Beam's student survey showed transportation is one of the top basic needs insecurity categories.

COVID-19 brought conversations about emergency financial aid to the forefront. Understanding the two types available today is key to effective distribution.

Natural disasters can cause displacement and disruption for college students. Preparedness is essential to supporting student basic needs during these times.

When basic needs supports go underutilized by students, research shows it's a sign that larger institutional issues are at hand.

When financial aid and student affairs fall out of sync, students pay the price. Here are three ideas to help foster clearer institutional communication.

Rental prices in major metro areas nearly doubled over the past decade, and rent has surpassed pre-COVID levels. That's a big issue for public universities.

More than half the students we’ve supported in the past year are parents. Pursuing higher education shouldn't compromise one’s own health or their child's.

Emergency aid has become a core part of many institutions’ strategies to address student basic needs insecurity, boost retention, and enhance student success.