The article discusses how emergency grants are helping college students stay enrolled during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many students are facing financial hardships due to job losses and other challenges, which could force them to drop out of college. Emergency grants provide financial assistance to help these students stay in school.
The article mentions Beam, a nonprofit organization that helps fund emergency grants for college students. Beam uses crowdfunding to raise money for these grants, which are then distributed to students in need. The article highlights the success of Beam in providing emergency grants to students during the pandemic, as well as the importance of these grants in ensuring that students can continue their education.
