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Highline College is revolutionizing student success by handing out housing vouchers to homeless students, letting them stay housed for up to four and a half years—or until six months after graduation. Launched in 2020, the program has already helped 50 students earn degrees or certificates, with an 89% return rate for second year—far outpacing the 45% of non-participants. Tied to full-time enrollment and passing grades, the vouchers demand accountability: students meet regularly with advisors, face warnings if they fall off track, and risk losing support. Though landlords are hesitant (even though it’s illegal to refuse), the model proves that stable housing dramatically boosts academic outcomes. As the only program of its kind nationwide, Highline’s bold experiment shows how addressing basic needs can unlock potential—and they’re expanding from 40 to 70 vouchers to keep helping more students rise.

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