Reengagement Strategies

The most effective approach to supporting students with some college, but no degree, is to pursue a collection of policies that together ensure this population is both aware of postsecondary opportunities that meet their needs and that they have the resources and supports to successfully overcome barriers to reenrolling and persisting. [...] In Pennsylvania, the state system of higher education opted to work with ReUp Education to leverage the company’s expertise in using data, technology, and coaching to help reengage stop out students in the state. [...] Additionally, states may also look at strategies to provide financial support specifically for adults in this population to return to college and complete their degree. [...] Support Students’ Basic Needs: States and systems can take actions to ensure their social services are aligned to support adult students in accessing the specific services they need to be successful. [...] Additionally, Connecticut’s State Colleges and Universities are working together to develop a protocol to link colleges to the regional housing resources available to students, provide enrolled students with easy access to public transportation, and address student hunger concerns by opening food pantries on each college campus.