This document summarizes a research paper that studied the academic performance of students who receive need-based financial aid compared to those who do not. The paper used data from Yavapai Community College to compare the GPAs of full-time students who received need-based financial aid to those who did not over two academic years. The results showed that there was no significant difference in GPA between the groups. This suggests that students who receive need-based financial aid perform academically similarly to students who do not receive such aid.
The document provides summaries of several research reports and publications from ACT, including:
1) A report examining a more holistic view of college and career readiness that focuses on both core academics and noncognitive skills.
2) A review of the 2014 graduating class in the context of STEM fields to determine student interest and readiness in math and science.
3) A highlight of the college and career readiness of the 2014 ACT-tested graduating class, which is updated annually.
4) A report identifying the enrollment status and migration patterns of 2013 ACT-tested graduates attending two-year and four-year colleges.
This document provides a review of credit-based transition programs that allow high school students to take college courses and earn college credit. It discusses the rationales for using these programs to promote college access and success for a wide range of students, not just traditional high-achieving students. The key rationales discussed are: 1) exposing students earlier to rigorous college-level coursework to better prepare them, 2) providing realistic information about college skills and expectations, and 3) increasing motivation through high expectations. The document then categorizes different types of transition programs and reviews evidence on their effectiveness.
This literature review explores the effects of financial stress and debt on students from low-income backgrounds ("widening participation" or WP students) and how universities support them. It finds that while total debt does not deter university applications, perceived debt plays a role. WP students are more debt-averse. Financial stress correlates with poor mental health and 10% of students withdraw due to financial difficulties. The review recommends improving financial education, advising, and support services and paying student loans monthly rather than in lump sums to improve access, retention, and students' financial skills.
This document summarizes a study that tested interventions to provide information to high-achieving, low-income students about selective college opportunities. The study randomly assigned over 39,000 students to receive different interventions or no treatment (the control group). The most comprehensive intervention (ECO-C) provided semi-customized information on colleges and application fee waivers. The study found that ECO-C caused students to apply and get admitted to more selective colleges with better outcomes. It also did not negatively impact students' freshman grades. The benefits of ECO-C far outweighed the low $6 per student costs, suggesting it could be an effective way to help more high-achieving, low-income students realize
This document summarizes a presentation about paying for college. It discusses various financial aid options like scholarships, grants, work-study and loans. It highlights two Utah scholarships - the New Century Scholarship that encourages earning an associate's degree in high school, and the Regents' Scholarship which is based on completing a core academic program. The presentation provides timelines and requirements for these scholarships. It also discusses improvements to the FAFSA application process including using IRS data, clearer online guidance, and more details in financial aid award reports.
Provost Advisory Committee for Students Board of Regents RecommendationElizabeth Pring
The Provost Advisory Committee for Students (PACS) makes the following recommendations to the Board of Regents:
1) A 3% tuition increase for resident undergraduates and a 1% increase for non-residents to keep higher education accessible while raising necessary revenue.
2) A 2% salary increase for meritorious faculty and staff, recognizing their importance but noting increases should first be funded by the state, not students.
3) Maintaining and strengthening financial aid programs to ensure affordability, including for low-income, middle-class, and graduate students.
The 50th Annual Report of the Undergraduate Assembly summarizes the organization's work over the 2022-2023 academic year. Key initiatives included advocating to protect holidays and academic breaks from assignments, conducting a survey on class scheduling preferences, revamping the UA Reserve Fund process to allocate over $450,000 to student groups and programs, and leveraging funding to support independent performing arts groups, cultural organizations, and initiatives like an iris photobooth and mentorship meals pilot program. The report provides an overview of the UA president's administrative meetings and highlights progress made on the presidential platform priorities of student life, wellness, diversity and inclusion, academics, and accountability.
A One-Stop Approach to Supporting the Nonacademic Needs of Community College ...April Smith
1) Community college students, especially low-income students, face high dropout rates due to both academic and non-academic challenges. Non-academic challenges include financial difficulties, food insecurity, homelessness, and lack of access to social services.
2) Single Stop aims to address this issue through a "one-stop shop" model that connects students to existing social services and benefits through screenings, applications assistance, and referrals. This helps students meet basic needs so they can focus on their studies.
3) By helping students access financial resources, handle other life challenges, and feel supported by their college, Single Stop hopes to increase persistence and completion rates. However, the impact may vary between colleges
The document provides summaries of several research reports and publications from ACT, including:
1) A report examining a more holistic view of college and career readiness that focuses on both core academics and noncognitive skills.
2) A review of the 2014 graduating class in the context of STEM fields to determine student interest and readiness in math and science.
3) A highlight of the college and career readiness of the 2014 ACT-tested graduating class, which is updated annually.
4) A report identifying the enrollment status and migration patterns of 2013 ACT-tested graduates attending two-year and four-year colleges.
This document provides a review of credit-based transition programs that allow high school students to take college courses and earn college credit. It discusses the rationales for using these programs to promote college access and success for a wide range of students, not just traditional high-achieving students. The key rationales discussed are: 1) exposing students earlier to rigorous college-level coursework to better prepare them, 2) providing realistic information about college skills and expectations, and 3) increasing motivation through high expectations. The document then categorizes different types of transition programs and reviews evidence on their effectiveness.
This literature review explores the effects of financial stress and debt on students from low-income backgrounds ("widening participation" or WP students) and how universities support them. It finds that while total debt does not deter university applications, perceived debt plays a role. WP students are more debt-averse. Financial stress correlates with poor mental health and 10% of students withdraw due to financial difficulties. The review recommends improving financial education, advising, and support services and paying student loans monthly rather than in lump sums to improve access, retention, and students' financial skills.
This document summarizes a study that tested interventions to provide information to high-achieving, low-income students about selective college opportunities. The study randomly assigned over 39,000 students to receive different interventions or no treatment (the control group). The most comprehensive intervention (ECO-C) provided semi-customized information on colleges and application fee waivers. The study found that ECO-C caused students to apply and get admitted to more selective colleges with better outcomes. It also did not negatively impact students' freshman grades. The benefits of ECO-C far outweighed the low $6 per student costs, suggesting it could be an effective way to help more high-achieving, low-income students realize
This document summarizes a presentation about paying for college. It discusses various financial aid options like scholarships, grants, work-study and loans. It highlights two Utah scholarships - the New Century Scholarship that encourages earning an associate's degree in high school, and the Regents' Scholarship which is based on completing a core academic program. The presentation provides timelines and requirements for these scholarships. It also discusses improvements to the FAFSA application process including using IRS data, clearer online guidance, and more details in financial aid award reports.
Provost Advisory Committee for Students Board of Regents RecommendationElizabeth Pring
The Provost Advisory Committee for Students (PACS) makes the following recommendations to the Board of Regents:
1) A 3% tuition increase for resident undergraduates and a 1% increase for non-residents to keep higher education accessible while raising necessary revenue.
2) A 2% salary increase for meritorious faculty and staff, recognizing their importance but noting increases should first be funded by the state, not students.
3) Maintaining and strengthening financial aid programs to ensure affordability, including for low-income, middle-class, and graduate students.
The 50th Annual Report of the Undergraduate Assembly summarizes the organization's work over the 2022-2023 academic year. Key initiatives included advocating to protect holidays and academic breaks from assignments, conducting a survey on class scheduling preferences, revamping the UA Reserve Fund process to allocate over $450,000 to student groups and programs, and leveraging funding to support independent performing arts groups, cultural organizations, and initiatives like an iris photobooth and mentorship meals pilot program. The report provides an overview of the UA president's administrative meetings and highlights progress made on the presidential platform priorities of student life, wellness, diversity and inclusion, academics, and accountability.
A One-Stop Approach to Supporting the Nonacademic Needs of Community College ...April Smith
1) Community college students, especially low-income students, face high dropout rates due to both academic and non-academic challenges. Non-academic challenges include financial difficulties, food insecurity, homelessness, and lack of access to social services.
2) Single Stop aims to address this issue through a "one-stop shop" model that connects students to existing social services and benefits through screenings, applications assistance, and referrals. This helps students meet basic needs so they can focus on their studies.
3) By helping students access financial resources, handle other life challenges, and feel supported by their college, Single Stop hopes to increase persistence and completion rates. However, the impact may vary between colleges
Lipe, david the impact of a program specific orientation course focus v7 n1 2013William Kritsonis
Dr. Kritsonis has traveled and lectured extensively throughout the United States and world-wide. Some international travels include Australia, New Zealand, Tasmania, Turkey, Italy, Greece, Monte Carlo, England, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Poland, Germany, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands, Mexico, Switzerland, Grand Cayman, Haiti, St. Maarten, St. John, St. Thomas, St. Croix, St. Lucia, Puerto Rico, Nassau, Freeport, Jamaica, Barbados, Martinique, Canada, Curacao, Costa Rico, Aruba, Venezuela, Panama, Bora Bora, Tahiti, Latvia, Spain, Honduras, and many more. He has been invited to lecture and serve as a guest professor at many universities across the nation and abroad.
Institutional Retention Strategies at Historically Black Colleges and Univers...Dawn Follin
This document summarizes a study examining the effects of institutional spending and resource allocation on cohort default rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
The study was motivated by the fact that HBCUs have much higher cohort default rates than average, putting some at risk of losing federal student aid eligibility. It analyzes factors associated with reducing default rates at HBCUs that have been successful, hoping to identify practices that could help other HBCUs.
The study uses a conceptual framework focusing on student retention to identify factors potentially related to default rate reductions. It analyzes spending in areas like instruction, academic support, and student services to determine which are most closely correlated with lower default rates. The
Americans believe a college education is worth the money, but they don’t believe college is affordable and don’t know where to go to get reliable information about financial aid, according to the findings of an extensive research study conducted on behalf of a broad coalition of higher education associations and institutions. The study identifies a wide gap between what the public knows about financing higher education and what it believes it knows. The study overwhelmingly showed that the public is not aware of how much financial aid is available to help meet college bills or where to find it. They also greatly overestimate the price of attending college. Overall, the study revealed six key findings:
- The public worries a great deal about the price of college. Seventy-one percent of those surveyed believe that college is too expensive. Additionally, 79 percent of African Americans and 82 percent of Hispanics are more likely to think that college is not affordable.
- Despite the public’s worries about the affordability of higher education in general and a positive self-assessment of their personal ability to afford it, the public has a distorted view of what it costs to attend college — thinking it costs considerably more than it does.
- Fifty-five percent of those surveyed do not think colleges try to keep the amount they charge at affordable levels for families, and 80 percent think colleges and universities make a profit.
Myths and Realities about Paying for College
Myth: You really don’t need college to be a success — look at Bill Gates.
Reality: Bill Gates’ story is exceptional. Today, the average annual income of male fulltime workers with a bachelor’s degree is over 50 percent higher than for those with a high school diploma. Those with an associate degree earn 20 percent more than high school graduates. The earnings differentials are larger for women. Today, some postsecondary education or training is necessary for almost every good job.
Myth: Only minorities get extra help.
Reality: Very little aid is awarded solely on the basis of students’ race or ethnicity. Generally, students from racial or ethnic minority groups are more likely to receive scholarships because they are more likely to have financial need.
Myth: Community colleges offer only vocational education.
Reality: Community colleges provide a wide range of educational options, all at a low cost to students. Open admissions, nearby locations, a wide array of courses, flexible class schedules, and low tuition prices make community colleges readily accessible for everyone.
Myth: There is no basis for the soaring increase in college prices.
Reality: Colleges are trying to do even better, searching for new and innovative ways to cut costs and minimize tuition increases.
Source: https://ebookscheaper.com/2022/05/03/a-college-education-is-a-sound-investment/
The research report summarizes formative research conducted to understand student perceptions and attitudes toward the Green Fund at Washington State University. Three focus groups were conducted with students to explore opinions on the Green Fund. An online survey was also administered. The key finding from the qualitative research was that students have very little awareness of what the Green Fund is. The report provides details on focus group discussions and identifies lack of awareness as a major problem. Quantitative data from the survey is also presented. The overall goal of the research was to inform the development of strategies to better communicate with students about the Green Fund.
The Relationship Between Federal Financial Aid And Tuition...Casey Hudson
The document discusses first year freshman policies at institutions of higher education. It notes that such policies aim to attract incoming freshman and help them successfully transition into university life until completion. Specifically, the policies look to market the university experience to incoming students and provide assistance that influences whether students will expect to complete their four years. The document suggests students need support to navigate their first year and institutions have the power to implement policies that foster this support through marketing and programs. It examines the role of first year freshman policies in higher education organization and governance.
Access To Higher Education Exploring The Variation In Pell Grant Prevalence ...Gina Rizzo
This document discusses a study that examines variation in the prevalence of Pell Grant recipients (a measure of economic diversity) among research universities in the US. It provides background on trends in higher education financing, describes the Pell Grant program, and outlines the research questions and methodology. The study uses data from 148 public and private research universities to analyze factors correlated with the percentage of undergraduate students receiving Pell Grants at each institution.
The document summarizes a review of North Carolina's NC REACH post-secondary education program for foster youth. It finds that while the program has increased college enrollment for foster youth, there is insufficient data to determine whether program support services like mentoring and tutoring are effective. It recommends a formal program evaluation be conducted to evaluate the program's structure, outcomes, and efficiency in meeting its goals.
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
In Chapter 9, St. John, Daun-Barnett, and Moronski-Chapman (2013) discuss four state policies in Indiana, which ensure low-income students have better chances of getting higher education opportunities. These state policies are the 21st Century Scholars (TFCS) program, Core 40, Indiana Project on Academic Success (IPAS), and the DREAM Act Bill. The State of Indiana and tuition facilitates the financing of these policies. Specifically, funding is attained through need-based student aid and public tuition charges. This coordination ensures that neither the parents nor the state is overwhelmed with funding the learners. Higher education institutions play a limited role in supporting these four state policies. These policies rely on financial incentives for students, colleges, and schools. Higher education systems play a tiny part in offering support services to students in this regard. Nevertheless, they have tried to implement retention projects through policies such as IPAS.
Regarding the outcome of these policies, for starters, they have improved academic preparation among students in high school. These students are better prepared to succeed in higher learning institutions. However, despite the academic preparation facilitated by the policies, there have been no notable improvements in high school graduation rates among the different racial/ethnic groups. Nevertheless, the SAT scores in Indiana have been considerably better compared to other states in the country (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Also, degree completion, college access, and diversity have been remarkably good in Indiana due to these policies. Out of the four policies, the one that I feel has had the greatest success in eradicating inequalities, supporting students’ progress, and enhancing learners’ access to higher education is the TFCS program. This program not only funds needy students but also prepares them from an early age to be model citizens who do not engage in vices such as drug abuse. It guides both parents and students to take practices that will facilitate good learning outcomes.
Reference
St. John, E. P. S., Daun-Barnett, N., & Moronski-Chapman, K. M. (2013). Public policy and higher education: Reframing strategies for preparation, access, and college success. Routledge.
Vera Discussion:
Hello all,
In higher education financing a student’s tuition is a critical part of enrollment and admissions. The principal component of the funding for state colleges and universities comes from the state government, and ultimately tax dollars. Federal money is available through loans and grants to students, but the schools are primarily depending on state support. Our textbook presented four different higher education plans from California, Indiana, M.
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
In Chapter 9, St. John, Daun-Barnett, and Moronski-Chapman (2013) discuss four state policies in Indiana, which ensure low-income students have better chances of getting higher education opportunities. These state policies are the 21st Century Scholars (TFCS) program, Core 40, Indiana Project on Academic Success (IPAS), and the DREAM Act Bill. The State of Indiana and tuition facilitates the financing of these policies. Specifically, funding is attained through need-based student aid and public tuition charges. This coordination ensures that neither the parents nor the state is overwhelmed with funding the learners. Higher education institutions play a limited role in supporting these four state policies. These policies rely on financial incentives for students, colleges, and schools. Higher education systems play a tiny part in offering support services to students in this regard. Nevertheless, they have tried to implement retention projects through policies such as IPAS.
Regarding the outcome of these policies, for starters, they have improved academic preparation among students in high school. These students are better prepared to succeed in higher learning institutions. However, despite the academic preparation facilitated by the policies, there have been no notable improvements in high school graduation rates among the different racial/ethnic groups. Nevertheless, the SAT scores in Indiana have been considerably better compared to other states in the country (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Also, degree completion, college access, and diversity have been remarkably good in Indiana due to these policies. Out of the four policies, the one that I feel has had the greatest success in eradicating inequalities, supporting students’ progress, and enhancing learners’ access to higher education is the TFCS program. This program not only funds needy students but also prepares them from an early age to be model citizens who do not engage in vices such as drug abuse. It guides both parents and students to take practices that will facilitate good learning outcomes.
Reference
St. John, E. P. S., Daun-Barnett, N., & Moronski-Chapman, K. M. (2013). Public policy and higher education: Reframing strategies for preparation, access, and college success. Routledge.
Vera Discussion:
Hello all,
In higher education financing a student’s tuition is a critical part of enrollment and admissions. The principal component of the funding for state colleges and universities comes from the state government, and ultimately tax dollars. Federal money is available through loans and grants to students, but the schools are primarily depending on state support. Our textbook presented four different higher education plans from California, Indiana, M.
The Role Of External Factors That Affect Student...Nicole Gomez
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The document provides an overview of a national training for counselors and mentors on scholarships, grants, student loans, and financial aid. It discusses current and extinct grants and scholarships as well as tips for applying. It also summarizes information on undocumented students, state financial aid legislation, and tools to promote early financial planning for college.
Scientific and Academic Grants: A Guide for the CuriousDeborah Cook
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1) Academic research relies heavily on external grant funding, with over $1.9 billion in R&D expenditures at Georgia universities in 2012 coming from federal, nonprofit, and other sources.
2) Both academics and nonprofits focus on solving problems and answering important research questions, with a drive toward serving the greater good. They also emphasize sustainability, accountability, and measurable outcomes.
3) Obtaining grant funding is important for faculty careers and institutional prestige. It supports a wide variety of academic activities. However, the current state of higher education presents challenges around issues like declining federal budgets and a growing reliance on adjunct
Financial Literacy Among the Senior High School Students: Basis for Financial...IJAEMSJORNAL
This study investigated the financial literacy of senior high school students, exploring their ability to make informed financial decisions and navigate money management challenges. The researchers also assessed the financial knowledge, behaviors, and the most common difficulties that the students encountered. The study aimed to identify potential areas in which future financial education initiatives could offer significant assistance in preparing young individuals for financial security. The data from this study were gathered from selected senior high school students using a self-administered questionnaire featuring a Likert-scale checklist, inspired by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) questionnaires and all other subsequent analyses using descriptive statistics. The findings revealed that parents were the primary source of financial knowledge.Also, students faced challenges in money management and showed limited familiarity with financial terms, particularly budgeting. Therefore, the findings suggested a moderate to high level of financial literacy among senior high school students, emphasizing the need for a financial stewardship plan.
This document provides context and issues surrounding exploring scholarship and scholarly activity in college-based higher education. It summarizes definitions and expectations of scholarly activity from organizations like the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education, Higher Education Funding Council for England, and professional bodies. It also reviews previous reports on the topic from 2010 and considers how perspectives and practices may have changed in the last three years given shifts in higher education policy.
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This document provides information to help families save on college costs. It discusses increasing eligibility for financial aid and obtaining suitable financial aid packages. Key points covered include understanding the financial aid process, strategies to make college more tax efficient, saving and investing for college, increasing aid eligibility, finding suitable schools, and preparing for retirement while paying for children's education. Specific tuition and cost figures are given for Utah universities to illustrate total costs of attendance. Ways to lower the expected family contribution through asset positioning are outlined. The importance of choosing colleges that meet most or all of students' financial need is also emphasized.
Student Veterans of America: A Review of Veteran Achievement in Higher EducationDana Jarvis
At the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) Veteran Services, we strive to engage the lastest research to empower our student veterans...
"Accurate data on the postsecondary academic outcomes of today’s generation of student veterans have been difficult to find. Inconsistent methods of collecting such information has led to confusion about the completion rates of student veterans in higher education, and without
strong, empirical data, the uncertainty will persist.
The Million Records Project was envisioned, planned, and implemented by Student Veterans of America to address these gaps in knowledge and, with additional research,
ultimately determine best practices and policies that promote student veteran success. The result of a public-private partnership among Student Veterans of America, the National Student Clearinghouse, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Million Records Project
explores the postsecondary academic outcomes of nearly 1 million student veterans who initially used Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits between 2002 and 2010. The outcomes explored in the first phase of the project include student veteran postsecondary completion rates,
time-to-completion, level of education, and degree fields..." (from the Executive Summary of the "Review").
This document provides background information on a training module for public school teachers on grant writing. It discusses the large amounts of grant funding available annually from government and private sources. The target audience is the over 3 million public school teachers in the US, who are increasingly seeking grant funding to support classroom projects and professional development due to declining education budgets. Teachers need information on articulating funding needs, identifying appropriate sources, and completing applications. However, they have limited time and often rely on easily accessible sources like the internet, colleagues, and samples. The training will focus on developing teachers' information literacy skills to successfully identify relevant funding opportunities and complete grant requirements.
2019 FEBC Chunk #1 Financial Education Impact and AdvocacyBarbara O'Neill
This document summarizes 10 research studies on the impact of financial education and identifies keys to successful advocacy. The research shows that financial education is associated with improved financial behaviors and outcomes. Studies found education in high school, workplace and college linked to greater financial capability. Mandates reduced payday loans and improved credit scores. Education had more impact on long-term behaviors like investing than short-term tasks. Effective implementation of mandates can benefit students financially into adulthood. Stating the value proposition and using evidence of results are keys to successful advocacy for financial education policies and resources.
This document discusses financial literacy and student loan debt in the United States. It begins by introducing the complex issue of rising student loan debt levels and examines how financial literacy relates to borrowing behaviors and financial well-being. It then defines various federal loans and grants available to students. Statistics show most students rely on loans, especially unsubsidized loans, to finance their education. Dependent students have lower unsubsidized loan limits than independent students. The document examines the role different institution types play in students' financial literacy and borrowing.
When Practicing Writing Chinese, Is It RecommendeJim Webb
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The document provides instructions for using the HelpWriting.net service to request that writers complete assignments. It outlines a 5-step process: 1) Create an account; 2) Submit a request with instructions and deadline; 3) Review bids and choose a writer; 4) Review the completed paper and authorize payment; 5) Request revisions to ensure satisfaction. The service aims to provide original, high-quality content and offers refunds for plagiarized work.
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This document summarizes a study examining the effects of institutional spending and resource allocation on cohort default rates at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
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Americans believe a college education is worth the money, but they don’t believe college is affordable and don’t know where to go to get reliable information about financial aid, according to the findings of an extensive research study conducted on behalf of a broad coalition of higher education associations and institutions. The study identifies a wide gap between what the public knows about financing higher education and what it believes it knows. The study overwhelmingly showed that the public is not aware of how much financial aid is available to help meet college bills or where to find it. They also greatly overestimate the price of attending college. Overall, the study revealed six key findings:
- The public worries a great deal about the price of college. Seventy-one percent of those surveyed believe that college is too expensive. Additionally, 79 percent of African Americans and 82 percent of Hispanics are more likely to think that college is not affordable.
- Despite the public’s worries about the affordability of higher education in general and a positive self-assessment of their personal ability to afford it, the public has a distorted view of what it costs to attend college — thinking it costs considerably more than it does.
- Fifty-five percent of those surveyed do not think colleges try to keep the amount they charge at affordable levels for families, and 80 percent think colleges and universities make a profit.
Myths and Realities about Paying for College
Myth: You really don’t need college to be a success — look at Bill Gates.
Reality: Bill Gates’ story is exceptional. Today, the average annual income of male fulltime workers with a bachelor’s degree is over 50 percent higher than for those with a high school diploma. Those with an associate degree earn 20 percent more than high school graduates. The earnings differentials are larger for women. Today, some postsecondary education or training is necessary for almost every good job.
Myth: Only minorities get extra help.
Reality: Very little aid is awarded solely on the basis of students’ race or ethnicity. Generally, students from racial or ethnic minority groups are more likely to receive scholarships because they are more likely to have financial need.
Myth: Community colleges offer only vocational education.
Reality: Community colleges provide a wide range of educational options, all at a low cost to students. Open admissions, nearby locations, a wide array of courses, flexible class schedules, and low tuition prices make community colleges readily accessible for everyone.
Myth: There is no basis for the soaring increase in college prices.
Reality: Colleges are trying to do even better, searching for new and innovative ways to cut costs and minimize tuition increases.
Source: https://ebookscheaper.com/2022/05/03/a-college-education-is-a-sound-investment/
The research report summarizes formative research conducted to understand student perceptions and attitudes toward the Green Fund at Washington State University. Three focus groups were conducted with students to explore opinions on the Green Fund. An online survey was also administered. The key finding from the qualitative research was that students have very little awareness of what the Green Fund is. The report provides details on focus group discussions and identifies lack of awareness as a major problem. Quantitative data from the survey is also presented. The overall goal of the research was to inform the development of strategies to better communicate with students about the Green Fund.
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The document summarizes a review of North Carolina's NC REACH post-secondary education program for foster youth. It finds that while the program has increased college enrollment for foster youth, there is insufficient data to determine whether program support services like mentoring and tutoring are effective. It recommends a formal program evaluation be conducted to evaluate the program's structure, outcomes, and efficiency in meeting its goals.
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
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Discussion 6: Review of Four Indiana State Policies
In Chapter 9, St. John, Daun-Barnett, and Moronski-Chapman (2013) discuss four state policies in Indiana, which ensure low-income students have better chances of getting higher education opportunities. These state policies are the 21st Century Scholars (TFCS) program, Core 40, Indiana Project on Academic Success (IPAS), and the DREAM Act Bill. The State of Indiana and tuition facilitates the financing of these policies. Specifically, funding is attained through need-based student aid and public tuition charges. This coordination ensures that neither the parents nor the state is overwhelmed with funding the learners. Higher education institutions play a limited role in supporting these four state policies. These policies rely on financial incentives for students, colleges, and schools. Higher education systems play a tiny part in offering support services to students in this regard. Nevertheless, they have tried to implement retention projects through policies such as IPAS.
Regarding the outcome of these policies, for starters, they have improved academic preparation among students in high school. These students are better prepared to succeed in higher learning institutions. However, despite the academic preparation facilitated by the policies, there have been no notable improvements in high school graduation rates among the different racial/ethnic groups. Nevertheless, the SAT scores in Indiana have been considerably better compared to other states in the country (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Also, degree completion, college access, and diversity have been remarkably good in Indiana due to these policies. Out of the four policies, the one that I feel has had the greatest success in eradicating inequalities, supporting students’ progress, and enhancing learners’ access to higher education is the TFCS program. This program not only funds needy students but also prepares them from an early age to be model citizens who do not engage in vices such as drug abuse. It guides both parents and students to take practices that will facilitate good learning outcomes.
Reference
St. John, E. P. S., Daun-Barnett, N., & Moronski-Chapman, K. M. (2013). Public policy and higher education: Reframing strategies for preparation, access, and college success. Routledge.
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In Chapter 9, St. John, Daun-Barnett, and Moronski-Chapman (2013) discuss four state policies in Indiana, which ensure low-income students have better chances of getting higher education opportunities. These state policies are the 21st Century Scholars (TFCS) program, Core 40, Indiana Project on Academic Success (IPAS), and the DREAM Act Bill. The State of Indiana and tuition facilitates the financing of these policies. Specifically, funding is attained through need-based student aid and public tuition charges. This coordination ensures that neither the parents nor the state is overwhelmed with funding the learners. Higher education institutions play a limited role in supporting these four state policies. These policies rely on financial incentives for students, colleges, and schools. Higher education systems play a tiny part in offering support services to students in this regard. Nevertheless, they have tried to implement retention projects through policies such as IPAS.
Regarding the outcome of these policies, for starters, they have improved academic preparation among students in high school. These students are better prepared to succeed in higher learning institutions. However, despite the academic preparation facilitated by the policies, there have been no notable improvements in high school graduation rates among the different racial/ethnic groups. Nevertheless, the SAT scores in Indiana have been considerably better compared to other states in the country (St. John, Daun-Barnett, & Moronski-Chapman, 2013). Also, degree completion, college access, and diversity have been remarkably good in Indiana due to these policies. Out of the four policies, the one that I feel has had the greatest success in eradicating inequalities, supporting students’ progress, and enhancing learners’ access to higher education is the TFCS program. This program not only funds needy students but also prepares them from an early age to be model citizens who do not engage in vices such as drug abuse. It guides both parents and students to take practices that will facilitate good learning outcomes.
Reference
St. John, E. P. S., Daun-Barnett, N., & Moronski-Chapman, K. M. (2013). Public policy and higher education: Reframing strategies for preparation, access, and college success. Routledge.
Vera Discussion:
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In higher education financing a student’s tuition is a critical part of enrollment and admissions. The principal component of the funding for state colleges and universities comes from the state government, and ultimately tax dollars. Federal money is available through loans and grants to students, but the schools are primarily depending on state support. Our textbook presented four different higher education plans from California, Indiana, M.
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Academic Performance Of Students Who Receive Need-Based Financial Aid
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Academic Performance of Students Who Receive
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Old Dominion University
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2. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF
STUDENTS WHO RECEIVE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL AID
A Research Paper Presented to the
Graduate Faculty of the Department of
Occupational and Technical Studies at
Old Dominion University
In Partial Fulfillment of the
Requirements for the Master of
Science in Education Degree
By
Corey W. Carlson
December 2006
3. APPROVAL PAGE
This research paper was prepared by Corey W. Carlson under the direction of Dr.
John Ritz. It was submitted to the Graduate Program Director as partial fulfillment of the
requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Education.
APPROVAL BY: ____________________________ DATE: ________________
Dr. John M. Ritz,
Advisor and Graduate
Program Director
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4. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The author would like to thank Dr. John Ritz for his guidance throughout the
course of this study. The author is grateful to have had this opportunity to study and learn
under Dr. Ritz. The author would also like to sincerely thank Vikki Gill, Director of the
Financial Aid Department at Yavapai College, for her continued support and assistance.
Special thanks to Dr. Michael Brown and Mr. Tom Hughes for their input and expertise.
Finally, the author would like to thank his most understanding and supporting wife,
Latoshia Ann.
Corey W. Carlson
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5. TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Approval Page ii
Acknowledgements iii
List of Tables v
I. INTRODUCTION 1
Statement of the Problem 1
Research Goals 1
Background and Significance 2
Limitations 3
Assumptions 3
Procedures 4
Definition of Terms 4
Overview of Chapters 5
II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 6
Satisfactory Academic Progress 7
Financial Need 8
National Interest 8
Summary 9
III. METHODS AND PROCEDURES 11
Population 11
Research Variables 12
Methods of Data Collection 12
Statistical Analysis 12
Summary 12
IV. FINDINGS 14
Results 14
Summary 14
V. SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 16
Summary 16
Conclussions 17
Recommendations 18
References 20
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6. LIST OF TABLES
Page
TABLE I Academic Performance (Determined by GPA) of Need-Based Aid
Recipients compared to Non-Need-Based Aid Recipients 15
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7. CHAPTER I
INTRODUCTION
As educational opportunity advances, legislators and administrators continually
passover the issue of accountability to those whom receive federal funds. One such issue
is whether students who receive federally funded need-based financial aid academically
perform above, the same, or below those students who do not receive aid. With the
Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) continually being reassessed and reauthorized,
legislators need to be cognizant that the monies being allotted towards such programs are
beneficial or whether the monies could be better spent elsewhere. Research shows that
students with higher socioeconomic status tend to perform at a higher academic level
than those of lower socioeconomic status (McNair & Taylor, 1988). Thus, this researcher
sought to find empirical evidence that lower socioeconomic students, those who are
eligible for the most need-based aid, typically perform academically lower than higher
socioeconomic students.
Statement of the Problem
The purpose of this study was to determine the overall academic achievement of
students who receive need-based financial aid compared to students who do not receive
need-based financial aid (institutional, private, federal, or state).
Research Goals
To guide this research, the following hypothesis was established:
H1: There is a positive difference in academic grade point average for students who
receive need-based financial aid compared to those who do not receive need-based
financial aid.
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8. Background and Significance
Higher education has become more attainable within the last half century due to
legislative actions such as the Servicemen's Readjustment Act of 1944 (Unrestricted.
(NWCTB-11-LAWS-PI159E6-PL78(346)) signed by President F.D. Roosevelt and the
Higher Education Act of 1965 [(HEA) Public Law 89-329, 79 STAT 1219, reauthorized
in 1968, 1972, 1976, 1980, 1986, 1992, and 1998] originally signed by President Lyndon
Johnson.
With higher education within the grasp of more than just the higher and upper-
middle classes, evident by the continual increase of enrollment at post-secondary
institutions at nearly an average rate of 15% (National Center for Education Statistics,
para. 1. 2006), one is inclined to question whether there is an academic achievement
divide among these polar socioeconomic classes? Lower socioeconomic students are
typically eligible for substantially larger amounts of grants and other need-based aid
while upper-middle class and higher class students tend to be ineligible for need-based
aid altogether. While research has shown (McPherson & Shapiro, 1998; Profile of
Undergraduates in U.S. Postsecondary Education Institutions: 2003-04, 2006), lower
socioeconomic class students attend two-year institutions with greater frequency than 4-
year institutions, there is little to no evidence that suggests the financial aid these students
are receiving is resulting in academic achievement.
With so many taxpayer dollars at risk, an average of $7,304 per full-time student
per full academic year (National Center for Education Statistics. 2005), it is surprising
that no one has asked the question of whether this funding is being put to good use. With
continual legislative action being taken to increase the amount of students capable of
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9. attending higher education, it is the benefit of us all to determine whether there is indeed
an academic significance between non-aid recipients and need-based aid recipients.
Limitations
This study was conducted with, and cognizant of, the following limitations:
1. The population of this study are community college students and are enrolled in
either their first or second year of higher education.
2. Full-time enrollment at Yavapai College averages around 1476 students.
Assumptions
The results of this study were based on the following assumptions:
1. All participants of this study within the control group did not receive any reported
type of need-based financial aid.
2. Students completed their FAFSA correctly or their applications were verified and
corrected by the financial aid office in order to determine who is financially in
need of student aid.
3. Some form of funding is necessary for students to enroll in community college
academic programs.
Procedures
The researcher met with the director of financial aid at Yavapai College in order
to collect academic data. Through the help of the Financial Aid Office and the Office of
Institutional Research, this researcher was able to retrieve several data sets from their
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10. software which was able to limit and sort students based on their status (e.g., full-time,
freshman, sophomore, etc.). Once a list of financial aid recipients who met the specified
criteria has been collected, a search within the registrar’s database was conducted to
determine each student’s cumulative GPA. Then, an average was calculated out of the
financial aid recipients’ combined GPA. The combined GPA was then calculated among
non-aid recipients. These two averages were then compared to determine whether there
was any significance if a student receives need-based financial aid or does not on their
academic grade point average.
Definition of Terms
The following terms are defined to assist the reader:
Need-Based Aid – Financial aid that is disbursed to students who show a significant
amount of need as determined by the Federal Methodology of the FAFSA.
Need – Difference between the Cost of Attendence and a student’s resources.
Cost of Attendance (COA) – Amount that an IHE determines that it would cost to attend
school for a specified time. Usually given in semester and academic year budgets.
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Application that students
complete in order to determine their eligibility for federally-based aid.
Grade Point Average (GPA) – An average of a student’s grades. Usually implemented
in a 4.0 scale.
Academic Achievement – A significant step above the average GPA.
Award Year – The academic year that financial aid is received.
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11. Overview of Chapters
The purpose of this study was to determine the overall academic achievement, as
evident through GPA, of students who receive need-based financial aid compared to
students who do not receive any need-based financial aid (institutional, private, federal,
or state). Chapter II will provide a review of literature as a foundation for investigating
this topic as well as providing knowledge gaps within this area of higher educational
funding. Chapter III will discuss the methods and procedures this researcher employed in
retrieving the appropriate data and the instrument(s) employed. Chapter IV will present
the findings of this study and how they may be interpreted. Finally, Chapter V presents
the findings of this study and will summarize the conclusions assessed by this researcher
along with recommendations for further and continued research.
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12. CHAPTER II
REVIEW OF LITERATURE
Higher educational funding has played a crucial element in the current success of
the United States and according to Senator Gregg, Chairman of the Committee on Health,
Education, Labor, and Pensions of the 108th
Congress , “… is key to the competitiveness
of our Nation” (Promoting Access to Postsecondary Education, 2003). “Under title IV of
the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended (HEA), the federal government annually
spends billions of dollars on various grant and loan programs to assist students seeking
postsecondary education and training” (United States General Accounting Office, 1997).
While college accessibility is the “foundation” of the HEA, according to Howard
McKeon, Chairman of the Subcommittee on the 21st
Century Competitiveness of the
108th
Congress (2003), there is little to no accountability measures established within the
legislation for higher educational funding. While researchers like Hauptman (2005) have
brought up the subject of academic achievement and its relation to federal financial aid,
the research overlooks accountability and then goes on to mention what is already in
focus among legislators such as accessibility and award levels. Nichols (1980) attempted
to determine whether there is a relationship between financial aid and academic
achievement along with whether there is a relationship between socioeconomic status and
academic achievement, although the research came up short and is far out-dated.
Research by Jones & Moss (1994) have shown there is a significant difference in
academic achievement between need-based aid recipients and no-need students, although
the population studied was that of medical students and is not necessarily generalizable to
undergraduate students. Other research exists, such as Ostberg (1982), although the
population and time periods are, again, not generalizable to all undergraduates today.
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13. Some authorities within the field have called for standardized testing as a form of
accountability similar to the measure implemented within the No Child Left Behind Act,
although their ideas have come with little interest and/or backing (Dervarics, 2006).
There are no gaps in the premise that the HEA promotes accessibility to higher
education and builds opportunity for the nation as countless studies support this assertion
such as GAO/HEHS-95-48 (1995). This said, educational and legislative authorities
continue to push this premise of accessibility (Merisotis, 2003). This chapter will discuss
measures of accountability such as satisfactory academic progress and financial need, and
how this impacts us in the United States.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
The current state of American higher educational funding lacks appropriate
accountability which is evident within the legislation and apparent in the miniscule
number of scholars who have presented options for providing academic accountability.
The sole reference to academic accountability within the HEA states that a student must
maintain “satisfactory academic progress” within her/his degree path. Satisfactory
academic progress is a rather subjective measure as each institution establishes its
institutions satisfactory academic progress through the policies and procedures (Title 34 -
-Education, 2001). This one method is simply not enough to convince educators and
legislators alike that federal funds are being spent with only minimal accountable
measures in place. What minimal measures that are indeed in place within the legislation
are still contested (McNair & Taylor, 1988) as to whether they are appropriate indicators
of academic progress or whether they bias those very people who they are in fact trying
to help.
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14. Financial Need
When considering which students are deemed needy, thus eligible for federal
subsidizing, the Department of Education established the Federal Methodology (FM).
The FM is a complicated formula which takes many characteristics into consideration
such as a student’s age, marital status, dependency status, income, assets, and number of
members within the household. From this formula, the Department of Education
determines a student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The EFC is the result of the
formula which is then subtracted from an institution’s Cost of Attendence (COA) which
will determine a student’s need (The EFC Formula, 2005-2006). The need is then
compared to federal and institutional charts that will then determine how much aid a
student will, or is eligible to, receive.
National Interest
The number of full-time students receiving federal financial aid has steadily
increased through the last 15 years (National Center for Education Statistics, 2005), from
nearly 36 percent of students in 1992-93 to 49 percent in 2003-04. Minority groups along
with important legislators are pushing for increased funding to lower-income students
with some calling for a doubling in authorized levels (Burd, 2003). There is strong
evidence that shows lower income students have significantly lower persistence rates
when they are compared to middle and higher income students (National Center for
Education Statistics, 2000). One factor that research has shown to have an adverse affect
on retention rates is the amount that students worked while concurrently attending higher
education (National Center for Education Statistics, 1999). Working may be one causal
factor that can help explain lower academic achievement in lower-income students
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15. although this might account for why enrollment rates for lower-income students are not
comparable to those of higher-income students. If employment is a necessary means to
exist, then less attention can be paid elsewhere, such as education, thus preventing those
from lower socioeconomic status opportunity to rise out of that condition.
Another aspect that may have bearing on lower-income students not achieving
well might be that nearly a quarter of all academically qualified students with lower-
income simply do not even apply to higher education (Gardner, 2005). Those lower-
income students who do attend higher education typically attend 4-year colleges at only
half of the rate of their higher-income counterparts and attend 2-year colleges at rates six
times higher than higher-income students (Burd, 2001). Roughly 10% of lower-income
students by the age of 24 successfully complete a bachelor’s degree compared to 71% of
higher-income students (Selingo & Brainard, 2006).
Summary
There is little to no current research that compares income to achievement levels
within higher education. As well, there is little to no research that focuses on federal aid
and the accountability in which it is disbursed as financial aid to students. While
accountability has seen little discussion among policy makers and researchers,
accessibility remains the sole focus. Legislators and educators have spent a great deal of
focus on the issue of accessibility to higher education by means of subsidizing the costs
for lower-income students but they have failed to set up measures of accountability which
would provide evidence that the money is being spent appropriately and is being put to
good use.
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16. Chapter III will discuss the methods and procedures used in conducting this study.
Along with the methods and procedures, an overview of the population and statistical
analysis will be reviewed.
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17. CHAPTER III
METHODS AND PROCEDURES
This study was prepared using experimental research methods to compare full-
time student’s GPA to need-based aid recipient’s GPA in order to determine academic
achievement. This chapter discusses the population, research variables, instrument
design, data collection, and the statistical analysis employed.
Population
The population for this study included all full-time students whom attended
Yavapai Community College for the entire academic years of 2004-2005 and 2005-2006.
During both years, full-time enrollment was approximated at about 1476 students. The
sample size of the control group (population) was estimated to be 310. Approximately
46% of all full-time enrolled students within the academic years of 2004-2005 and 2005-
2006 received need-based financial aid. The sample size of the experimental group (need-
based aid recipients) was estimated to be 254.
Out of the 1476 students, 935 or 72.1% of the full-time students enrolled at
Yavapai College for these time periods were considered traditional-aged students (18-
25). A majority of all full-time students enrolled at Yavapai College do so in order to
gain either an Associate’s Degree, an occupational/technical certification, and/or transfer
on to a university. This population serves this study well as this region has a wide
spectrum of very high to very low socioeconomic representation that attend Yavapai
College.
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18. Research Variables
The independent variables were (1) students who receive need-based financial aid
and (2) students who do not receive need-based financial aid. The dependent variable of
this study was academic GPA.
Methods of Data Collection
The data collected for this study came in four sets. The first set included all full-
time enrolled students from the 2004-2005 academic year that received need-based
financial aid. The second set included all full-time enrolled students from the 2004-2005
academic year that did not receive need-based aid. The third set included all full-time
enrolled students from the 2005-2006 academic year that received need-based financial
aid. The fourth and last set included all full-time enrolled students from the 2005-2006
academic year that did not receive need-based aid. The need-based aid recipients from
both years were grouped together and the mean GPA was taken from the sample size of
this group. The same was done for the non-need-based aid recipients, where both years
were grouped together and the mean GPA was taken from the sample size of this group.
Statistical Analysis
An independent t-test was used to determine whether the academic achievement
(GPA) in need-based aid recipients (experimental group) deviated significantly from
students who did not receive need-based aid (control group).
Summary
Chapter III discussed the methods and procedures employed in this study. The
population of this study is that of the full-time enrolled students who attended Yavapai
Community College for the length of the academic years of 2004-2005 and 2005-2006.
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19. The experimental group consisted of full-time enrolled students who received need-based
financial aid which was analyzed via an independent t-test to the control group which
consisted of full-time enrolled students who did not received need-based financial aid. In
Chapter IV, data will be analyzed. Also, the researcher will communicate the findings of
this study.
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20. CHAPTER IV
FINDINGS
Chapter IV will present the data collected for this research study. The problem of
this study was to determine whether students who receive need-based financial aid
perform below or similar to students who do not receive need-based aid. Performance
was measured by GPA.
Results
Through the statistical analysis of an independent t-test, need-based aid recipients
had higher academic achievement (M = 3.08, SD = .908) than students who received no
aid (M = 3.04, SD = .963). The t was calculated to be -.467 with a level of significance of
.641 (t(562) = .641, p > .05). See Table I. These values confirm that there is no statistical
difference in GPA between the control and experimental groups.
Summary
The findings were expounded in Chapter IV. Need-based financial aid recipients
do not perform lower (measured by GPA) than students who receive no need-based aid,
in fact, need-based aid recipients had higher academic achievement levels when
compared to students who did not receive need-based aid. In Chapter V, the researcher
will discuss the findings and make conclusions based on the findings. As well, the
researcher will also summarize the study along with making recommendations for further
research.
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21. Table I. Academic Performance (Determined by GPA) of Need-Based Aid Recipients
compared to Non-Need-Based Aid Recipients
Independent
Variables
Standard
Error Mean
Standard
Deviation
Sample Size Mean
Need-Based Aid
Recipients
(Experimental)
.055 .908 254 3.08
Non-Need-Based
Aid Recipients
(Control)
.057 .963 310 3.04
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22. CHAPTER V
SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
A summary of this research project will be presented to provide an overview of
the stated problem, research goals, as well as, the methods and procedures used to meet
those goals. The researcher will answer the research goal and draw conclusions based
upon the data collected. The researcher will then offer recommendations based upon the
results of this study for future research.
Summary
The purpose of this study was to determine the overall academic achievement of
students who receive need-based financial aid compared to students who do not receive
need-based financial aid (institutional, private, federal, or state). The research goal of this
study was:
H1: There is a positive difference in academic grade point average for students
who receive need-based financial aid compared to those who do not receive need-
based financial aid.
This study was conducted with the following limitations: (1) the population of this
study are community college students and are enrolled in either their first or second year
of higher education and (2) full-time enrollment at Yavapai College averages 1476
students annually.
Three assumptions were outlined in this research project: (1) all participants of
this study within the control group did not receive any reported type of need-based
financial aid, (2) students completed their FAFSA correctly or their applications were
verified and corrected by the financial aid office in order to determine who is financially
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23. in need of student aid, and (3) some form of funding is necessary for students to enroll in
community college academic programs.
Data were successfully collected through the aid of the Financial Aid Office of
Yavapai College along with the Office of Institutional Research at Yavapai College. Two
samples were established from the population: (1) full-time, need-based aid recipients
and (2) full-time, no need-based aid received. The mean GPA’s were then analyzed using
a t-test.
A review of literature was conducted by this researcher in order to determine
whether similar research had been conducted before, and if so, how significant and recent
is it in today’s context? The review of literature highlighted this researcher’s opinion that
too little research had been conducted on aid recipient academic performance.
Satisfactory Academic Progress and Financial Need were addressed as well in the review
of literature.
Conclusions
The purpose of this study was achieved through the collection of data. The
hypothesis was:
H1: There is a positive difference in academic grade point average for students
who receive need-based financial aid compared to those who do not receive need-
based financial aid.
The mean GPA of need-based aid recipients was 3.08 while the mean GPA of
non-need-based aid students was 3.04. The t was calculated to be -.467 with a level of
significance of .641 (t(562) = .641, p > .05). The hypothesis was rejected. There was no
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24. significant difference between students that receive need-based aid in terms of academic
performance (GPA) compared to students that do not receive need-based aid.
Recommendations
Based on the research conducted, this researcher recommends the following
research studies within this area:
• An experimental study of academic performance between full-time need-
based aid recipients compared to part-time need-based aid recipients.
• An experimental study of academic performance between full-time need-
based aid recipients at 4-year institutions compared to full-time students
who are not eligible for need-based aid.
• An experimental study of academic performance between merit-based
aid recipients compared to need-based aid recipients.
• A legislative inquiry into the state of federal financial aid to make sure it
is meeting the needs and requirements that it was originally intended.
It is also recommended that these research findings be discussed and replicated
among other similar institutions to Yavapai College. If these results are replicable from
school to school, we will know for sure that need-based financial aid does in fact afford
lower income students the opportunity to attend higher education and that their academic
performance rivals that of their higher socioeconomic cohort. The findings of this report
will be submitted for review to various scholarly financial aid journals so that others will
have the chance to review this researcher’s methods and conduct similar studies if
desired. It is the hope of this researcher that this study will encourage a discussion among
financial aid administrators and legislators alike to build upon our system of higher
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25. educational funding so that all students, regardless of their social or economic status, are
given an opportunity to attend higher education and excel when they are there.
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