In a pandemic economy, the high costs of college are even higher
One-third of undergraduates to consider leaving college last year, many because of money pressures.
By Mary MangualUpdated April 8, 2021, 9:35 a.m.
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Zachary Steward had to leave school for financial reasons and is working two jobs to afford to return.Jakob Menendez
Zachary Steward sees himself building a career in law, public policy, politics, or social work, fields where he could support marginalized communities. âSo often Iâve seen that those who either look like me, or other racial and ethnic minorities, or minorities in general, they just arenât seen,â says Steward, who is Black. âAnd if they are seen, they arenât listened to enough, and itâs disheartening. And itâs sad. And itâs maddening.â