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Fogg, Piper – Chronicle of Higher Education, 2009
With two children already in college and three more in the wings, the Nwanguma family knows about sacrifice. The annual tuition bill for Prince George's Community College typically comes to between $3,500 and $4,000 for the oldest son, Chuka. To afford it, Chuma Nwanguma, a Nigerian immigrant, often works overtime in addition to his regular night…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Tuition, Paying for College, Financial Needs
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Leslie, Larry L. – Journal of Higher Education, 1984
The NLS 72 and CIRP files were used to construct profiles of student financing for 1973-74 through 1979-80. Students finance smaller amounts than institutions list. Student self-support is declining while family and scholarship/grant support is rising. The middle-income squeeze and the importance of student aid to private institutions are evident.…
Descriptors: Access to Education, College Students, Federal Aid, Financial Support