Hunger at St. Joe’s

Within the St. Joe’s student body:

35% of students reported they experienced financial hardship

 

61% of students who experienced financial hardship had difficulty affording books and class materials

 

19% of students received no financial support from parents or guardians for living and education expenses.

 

50% of low-income students are financially independent

 

 

68% of low income students rely on loans to pay for St. Joe’s

 

 

66% of first generation students rely on loans to pay for St. Joe’s

 

 

All information comes from St. Joe’s Campus Climate Study