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The retention and persistence of students who come from the foster care system and are enrolled in four-year college institutions was the focus of this qualitative study. Former foster care youth resided in out-of-home care with state approved guardians who received funding and …

In the 21st century, a vast majority of students who enter college will not graduate. Traditionally marginalized, students of color are the largest population not being retained. This study was conducted to understand the life experiences of racially marginalized students who ha…