In order to thrive in college, students need general good health, sufficient energy, the capacity to focus on their studies, and the chance to actively participate in classes. Stress related to financial matters and mental health issues can disrupt the essential dynamics that contribute to achieving academic success. This brief examines data from 36,446 students at 89 higher education institutions that participated in Trellis' Fall 2022 Student Financial Wellness Survey (SFWS). The report focuses on questions in the survey regarding difficulty concentrating on school and missing classes due to financial pressures.