Two-Generation Educational Approaches: Big Ideas for Action in Post-Secondary Education

Completing a college degree can double an individual’s income potential and an increase in income for parents with young children can translate to an increase in their children’s future earnings. However, student parents often face significant challenges in accessing and completing a college degree. Having a strong support system can be critical to their success. This brief from Ascend at the Aspen Institute provides examples of program approaches that leaders in post-secondary education can implement to ensure that student parents are on a path to successful college completion.