Graduating from college is a challenge, particularly for low-income students and students who are older, have children, or have jobs. Such students oen face personal, institutional, and structural barriers to success. Two of the most important factors that predict whether students will graduate from community college are the number of credits they attempt per semester and their academic performance in courses. However, most community college students enroll in fewer than 15 credits per semester, making it nearly impossible for them to graduate in two years. Many also struggle academically, failing to make satisfactory academic progress. As a result, their progress halts altogether and they lose financial aid. What can be done about these types of challenges?