Using data from two freshmen cohorts at a public research university (N= 3730), this study
examines the relationship between loan aid and second-year enrollment persistence …

Despite improved access in expanded postsecondary systems, the great majority of
bachelor's degree graduates are taking considerably longer than the allotted four years to …

With the rising cost of tuition, the burden of student loans on individuals and families is
increasing. Using data from the National Financial Capability Study (NFCS), the researchers …

This study utilizes marginal mean weighting through stratification (MMW-S) to analyze data
from the Beginning Postsecondary Students 2012–2014 (BPS: 12/14) survey. Specifically …

Poorer financial circumstances among undergraduate students predict worse academic
outcomes, yet there is a lack of research examining mediators. Accordingly, the present …

Background Prior studies suggest that Federal Work-Study (FWS) participation is positively
associated with student learning, persistence, and academic achievement at four-year …

This article describes three female professors' experiences to attain degrees (bachelor's,
master's, and doctorate) as first-generation college students (FGCS) and become …

This study investigated the effects of US student loans on attainment via the GPA of non-
white undergraduates. The data for the study were drawn from the 2012/2017 Beginning …

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between student retention and
social and academic engagement and how it varies by academic discipline. Research …

In an environment of constrained resources and related quality assurance efforts, a growing
number of American institutions are tapping collaborative relationships to develop creative …