Few researchers have examined the mental health needs of nontraditional student clients (age 25 and older) using a multisite counseling center sample. This study (N = 4,499) included 630 nontraditional students (age 25 and older) who sought counseling services across one state university system. Compared with traditional‐age student clients, nontraditional clients were more demographically diverse, presented with different concerns and challenges, and were more likely to report financial stress. Financial stress mediated relationships between nontraditional students status and academic dysfunction.

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非传统和挣扎：年长学生客户的学术和财务困境

很少有研究人员使用多站点咨询中心样本来检查非传统学生客户（25岁及以上）的心理健康需求。这项研究（N = 4,499）包括630名非传统学生（25岁及以上），他们希望在一个州立大学系统中寻求咨询服务。与传统年龄的学生客户相比，非传统客户在人口统计学上更加多样化，面临着不同的关注和挑战，并且更有可能报告财务压力。财务压力介导了非传统学生身份与学业障碍之间的关系。