2017–18 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, Administrative Collection (NPSAS:18-AC) Data File Documentation

Title:	2017–18 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, Administrative Collection (NPSAS:18-AC) Data File Documentation
Description:	This publication describes the methods and procedures used for the 2017–18 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, Administrative Collection (NPSAS:18-AC). It also provides information that will be helpful to analysts in accessing and understanding the restricted-use files containing the NPSAS:18-AC data. NPSAS:18-AC includes cross-sectional, nationally representative samples of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in postsecondary education in the United States. NPSAS:18 AC also includes state-representative samples of undergraduate students in some states, as well as in public 2 year and in public 4 year institution sectors within some states. The study covers topics pertaining to student enrollment with a focus on how individuals and families finance postsecondary education. NPSAS:18-AC is based solely on data collected from administrative data sources and, unlike other NPSAS studies, does not include student survey data.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (3.5MB) Download, view and print Appendices A-N as a pdf file. (18MB)
Cover Date:	November 2021
Web Release:	November 30, 2021
Publication #:	NCES 2022477
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Peter Siegel, Nestor Ramirez, Ruby Johnson, RTI International
Type of Product:	User's Manual/Data File Documentation
Survey/Program Areas:	National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)
Keywords:	Cost of Higher Education Financing • higher education Higher Education • cost of • financing of Postsecondary Education • finance States Student Financial Aid Students • financial aid Tuition/Fees • higher education
Questions:	For questions about the content of this User's Manual/Data File Documentation, please contact: Tracy Hunt-White.