More than two-thirds of students attending San Diego Community College District institutions struggle with food and/or housing insecurity, according to a survey released Monday.

As a result of the findings, the district’s four colleges reminded its students resources are available for those in need.

“It’s essential for our students to have their basic needs for food and housing met so they can be successful in the classroom and in life,” Susan Topham, SDCCD vice chancellor of educational services, said in a statement. “Without this foundation, our college students face challenges that can impede their academic progress.”

The results of the survey came from the 2025 Real College Survey, which received responses from 77,000 students from 102 community colleges in California. Conducted thi

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