Low-Income Students: Who They Are and How They Pay for Their Education.

Title:	Low-Income Students: Who They Are and How They Pay for Their Education.
Description:	This report examines the characteristics of low-income undergraduates and how they pay for college. It begins with a profile of low-income students, comparing them with their not-low-income counterparts. Then, focusing on low-income students who attend full time, full year, it examines their financial need, describes the contribution of financial aid, and presents what is known about how they close the gap between what they have to pay and the amount of aid they receive. Finally, the report compares three-year persistence among low-income and not-low-income undergraduates.
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Cover Date:	March 2000
Web Release:	March 7, 2000
Print Release:	March 15, 2000
Publication #:	NCES 2000169 Order Your Free Copy Now From Ed Pubs General Ordering Information
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Susan P. Choy
Type of Product:	Statistical Analysis Report
Survey/Program Areas:	Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) Postsecondary Education Descriptive Analysis Reports (PEDAR)
Keywords:	Beginning Students in Postsecondary Education Financing • higher education Higher Education • access and choice in Parental Involvement in Education Postsecondary Education • persistence and attainment • student characteristics Special Populations Student Financial Aid
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Aurora M. D'Amico.