Community Support
Support from external community organizations and the broader community was often mentioned as important and helpful in covering financial costs: “We do have a lot of- where I live- a lot of organizations, all kinds of organizations that help with everything… I was able to complete my Master’s without really paying for it and people helped out” (AYA, 1a). Common types of community support included grants provided by local or national foundations and community partners, vouchers, or one-time payments that were critical to paying bills. Few Spanish-preferring participants mentioned receiving community financial support.