Affordable housing a primary concern for Oregon’s college students

“A new survey of more than 1,200 students attending Oregon’s higher education institutions shows that concerns about finding and paying for a place to live, affording food and other living expenses, and maintaining mental health are among the top issues they face.

‘Housing, student basic needs and mental health were at the top of nearly every ranking, across every campus, across every demographic group,’ said Nick Keough, legislative director for statewide student advocacy nonprofit Oregon Student Association. ‘I think that just goes to show the urgency of these issues.’”

By Tiffany Camhi - Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB)