Between 1999 and 2012, the share of welfare recipients
engaged in education and training activities ranged from
4% to 7% of the national population (Fig. 1, Panel A). A
larger share of Colorado welfare recipients were engaged in
education-related activities over this period (Fig. 1, Panel B).
Concurrent college attendance and cash assistance receipt
fell by over 20% after DRA passed even as total female enrollment
in Colorado’ s community colleges increased 9% over
this period.8