Saving for College during COVID-19
The experience of the Kindergarten to College (K2C) Children’s Savings Account (CSA) program run by the San Francisco Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) shows that despite economic hardship as a result of the COVID-19 crisis, families remain committed to saving for college. Program savings declined, though remarkably few families have requested emergency withdrawals, and families remain engaged with program activities. K2C’s experience with COVID-19 underscores the power, durability and importance of K2C and other CSA programs. Policymakers and advocates must continue to advocate for CSA pro- grams that meet the needs of low-income communities of color, and ensure that existing programs can continue to reach out to and support families.
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