It's Not (All) About the Money: Why and How Selective Schools Can Better Support Low-Income Students

Abstract

At selective colleges and universities, access is not the only discussion that needs to happen with regard to low-income students. Selective schools also need to focus on low-income student retention after enrollment, through to graduation. Beyond access and retention, schools must begin looking at student success in terms of social inclusion and equal opportunity for the full college experience. To address both of these concerns, selective schools like Washington and Lee can and should do more to support low-income students than just cover the cost of attendance. [From Introduction]