AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Community College is rolling out new support for students struggling to find a place to live, partnering with a housing nonprofit to connect them with more affordable options.

According to a recent ACC survey, more than half of the college’s students report experiencing some form of housing insecurity. To help address the need, the school is teaming up with Housing Connector, a nonprofit that links people to vacant rental units across the city while also helping landlords fill empty apartments.

"It's really hard to think about students trying to study in their car and, and use, you know, just use these various places in town to get all of their needs met," said Christie Curtis, ACC's Director of Basic Needs. "Instead of just having, like, some place they get to cal

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