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Lewis, Gwendolyn L. – Research in Higher Education, 1989
The aggregate financing of student aid by the federal government, state governments, and institutions over the past 25 years is discussed. Trends in the composition of aid delivered (grants, loans, and work study) are described. Over time comparisons in the numbers of recipients and aid per recipient are given by programs. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Grants
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Braunstein, Andrew; McGrath, Michael; Pescatrice, Donn – Research in Higher Education, 1999
A study analyzed demographic, socioeconomic, and financial factors in enrollment behavior of accepted applicants to Iona College (New York). Financial aid had a positive impact on enrollment decisions (excepting upper-income applicants): for every $1,000 increase offered, probability of enrollment increased 1.1 to 2.5%. Work-study was not…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Choice, Decision Making, Enrollment Influences
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Rose, David C.; Sorenson, Robert L. – Research in Higher Education, 1991
A study attempted to identify the college types that benefit most from federal student aid by examining how institutional quality, institutional mission, and average student costs of attendance covaried with students' average grant, loan, and work-study aid awards in 254 4-year public and 499 4-year private colleges and universities. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Federal Aid, Federal Programs, Grants
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Sanford, Timothy R. – Research in Higher Education, 1980
The relationship between aid received and activities pursued after college (attending graduate school, career choice, forming a family, and forming personal values) was examined. Results imply that the self-help forms of aid (loans and work) are not detrimental to the future plans of recipients. (Author/LB)
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Graduates, College Students, Followup Studies