Gazans in Egypt are not eligible for residency or refugee status. This has two major consequences. First, Gazans are unable to find formal employment in their respective fields. The work they do secure is often low-wage and precarious, making it difficult to support their families adequately. Second, residency restrictions prevent children from enrolling in public schools. Families who cannot afford private education or tutoring are left relying on limited alternatives, such as online classes via a family’s cell phone, which children find difficult and inadequate for effective learning.