This Postsecondary Education Descriptive Analysis Report uses data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Studies (NPSAS:96, NPSAS:2000 and NPSAS:04) to examine trends in Stafford loan borrowing among undergraduates. NPSAS consists of nationally representative survey data that focus on student financial aid and the enrollment and background…

Eighteen tables present data indicating average expenses for resident students--both those living in campus housing and those in private housing--commuting students, and self-supporting students attending different types of postsecondary institutions. The tables also provide data showing how postsecondary educational expenses are changing and how…

The scope and operation of student financial aid programs in New York State are described, and suggestions to improve access are offered. The following state-administered programs are examined: the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Regents scholarships, and student loan programs. Data are provided on the types of student aid and numbers of new…

A listing is given of student expenses at approximately 2,750 postsecondary institutions across the United States as reported by the institutions. Eighteen tables give data indicating average expenses for commuting students, self-supporting students, and resident students, both those living in campus housing and those in private housing. The…