Beyond Tuition: How Ohio Colleges Built a Network of Basic Needs Centers

ABSTRACT

Across Ohio, colleges and universities have united to strategically address the basic needs challenges faced by their students. Supported by a federal grant and directed by a statewide nonprofit, several higher education administrators are tackling complex issues together through data‐driven decisions, collaborative conversations, and a shared goal of helping students persist. This article explores case studies from institutions throughout Ohio who have developed robust systems of care on their campuses and highlights how this collaboration is creating long‐term impact.