In 2013, 58,000 students indicated that they were homeless on their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth). Based on these findings, research is being conducted to identify the prevalence of food and shelter insecurity, and the nature of this experience among students at George Mason University. This information will be shared with university administrators, faculty, and student affairs professionals. Conducting this research will give voice to this hidden population and will better educate and equip university administrators to support these students. This research aims to mend a gap in the scholarly literature, and to provide solid groundwork for future policy reform. The study focuses on current Mason students and recent graduates of the university. Using a qualitative research methodology, data is being gathered regarding student and stakeholder understandings of the prevalence of the problems among the student population. To refer a student to participate in the study, please contact Yara Mowafy at [email protected] |
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