Administrative burden, or the frictions individuals experience in accessing public programs,
has implications for whether and which eligible individuals receive aid. While prior research …

Substantial shares of eligible students forgo or lose access to tuition-free college benefits, in
part due to limited access to information on eligibility and other requirements. Given …

This study examined the effectiveness of the Carolina College Advising Corps (CCAC) on
two college readiness outcomes: advanced college preparatory course enrollment and SAT …

The purpose of this quantitative, non-experimental, correlational study is to compare three
variables associated with doctoral degree completion to determine if there is a statistical …

Although the increase in incarcerations has started to slow in recent years, over 1.2 million
people are currently incarcerated in US prisons (Carson, 2023). Most incarcerated …

The purpose of this mixed methods action research study was to implement digital outreach
strategies, which would enhance students' motivation to complete financial aid requirements …

A college education affords a variety of personal, financial, health, and social benefits to
one's life, such as higher earnings, increased job security, easier access to health insurance …

Abstract According to the National College Attainment Network (NCAN, 2023), each year,
thousands of high school graduates leave billions of dollars in federal student aid unclaimed …

A four-year college degree is associated with numerous positive outcomes for students, from
increased average earning potential to opportunities for personal development. Yet, for …

The discourse on cost of attendance (COA) at American colleges and universities is
ambiguous and complex. The literature around COA labels it as the 'sticker price'to attend …