Women on welfare can make effective use of higher education opportunities to improve their economic status and pursue new careers. The
study reported in this article found that after graduation, most of the
103 women were employed and off welfare and that the women's
perseverance, desire to get a job, and receipt of financial aid were the
primary factors in their success. Implications for welfare policies and
practice are discussed.
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