Wealth Inequality & Student Homelessness in California

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What is the primary reason that restricts students' opportunities for higher education?

Social connections

Personal interests

Financial circumstances (correct)

Academic background

How did Maddy Montiel and Brad Butterfield manage to afford their tuition?

They worked part-time jobs

They lived in their cars (correct)

They received full scholarships

They took out student loans

What was the reaction of the university administration to the students living in their cars on campus?

They offered financial assistance to the students

They provided a designated area for the students to live in their cars

They threatened disciplinary action and towing if the vehicles were not removed (correct)

They turned a blind eye to the situation

What did Maddy Montiel and Brad Butterfield do to try to avoid disciplinary action from the university?

They moved their cars to another parking lot on campus Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate number of students living in cars, RVs, etc. on campus?

15 Signup and view all the answers

What was the fine for sleeping in cars in university parking lots?

$53 Signup and view all the answers

Why did the University Police Department and other campus offices take action?

Due to concerned calls from the campus community Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the University Senate's vote?

Investigating 'safe parking' options and postponing enforcement Signup and view all the answers

What did the students claim to do to address the unsanitary conditions?

Made an extra effort to keep the area tidy and pick up trash Signup and view all the answers

What is the reported percentage of California community college students who experience homelessness?

One in five Signup and view all the answers

Wealth Inequality & Student Homelessness in California

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary reason that restricts students' opportunities for higher education?

How did Maddy Montiel and Brad Butterfield manage to afford their tuition?

What was the reaction of the university administration to the students living in their cars on campus?

What did Maddy Montiel and Brad Butterfield do to try to avoid disciplinary action from the university?

What was the approximate number of students living in cars, RVs, etc. on campus?

What was the fine for sleeping in cars in university parking lots?

Why did the University Police Department and other campus offices take action?

What was the outcome of the University Senate's vote?

What did the students claim to do to address the unsanitary conditions?

What is the reported percentage of California community college students who experience homelessness?

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