41% OF IUPUI STUDENTS FACE HOUSING INSTABILITY. While stress is a normal part of college for most students, the inability to meet basic needs like having a safe place to sleep creates additional hardship and prolonged stress.COVID-19 Worsens Housing Insecurity for College Students. As commuters, community college students lack access to on-campus housing and thus remain disproportionately impacted by rising housing costs in metropolitan areas. We will discuss the elements of housing insecurity, factors, impact and campus help.