Strategic Use of FAFSA List Information by Colleges

Strategic Use of FAFSA List Information by Colleges

Students filling out the FAFSA list colleges and universities where they wish their data, sent. Until recently, colleges were provided this list, and the practice was suspended, given concerns that colleges were using the list to strategically allocate aid. Using the, 2011–2012 NPSAS, we analyze stu...

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Veröffentlicht in:Research in higher education 2017-08, Vol.58 (5), p.568-579
Hauptverfasser: Porter, Stephen R., Conzelmann, Johnathan G.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Colleges
Education
Eligibility
Federal Aid
Federal Programs
Higher Education
Information Utilization
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Strategic Planning
Student Financial Aid
Student Records
Use Studies
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Zusammenfassung:Students filling out the FAFSA list colleges and universities where they wish their data, sent. Until recently, colleges were provided this list, and the practice was suspended, given concerns that colleges were using the list to strategically allocate aid. Using the, 2011–2012 NPSAS, we analyze student financial aid packages to determine if list position, affects aid. We find little evidence that it does.
ISSN:0361-0365
1573-188X
DOI:10.1007/s11162-016-9436-9