JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — By the time Jesse Fernandez turned 18, the federal government had paid out thousands of dollars in Social Security survivor's benefits because of the death of his mother. But Jesse's bank account was empty.

The money had all been used by Missouri's foster care system or relatives responsible for his care.

As some college campuses roil with demonstrations, the 2024 version of mortar boards, honorary doctorates and commencement addresses may actually be in jeopardy. What that means at some schools is that the rite of passage known as college graduation has been altered.