She’s not alone. According to the nationwide 2021 Trellis Student Financial Wellness Survey, students who don’t get transportation subsidies and can’t access reliable, safe transportation are less likely to earn degrees. What’s more:
- More than 20% of students with a car don’t believe it’s reliable.
- Most students with unreliable cars are first-generation students, male, Black, or caring for children.
- Transportation costs consist of up to 20% of living expenses for college students.
Harper College’s Lyft Pass Program offers students a helping hand with transportation, making ride-sharing more affordable by covering a portion of the cost.
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