2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) Data File Documentation

Title:	2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) Data File Documentation
Description:	This publication describes the methods and procedures used for the 2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20). It also provides information that will be helpful to analysts in accessing and understanding the restricted-use files containing the NPSAS:20 data. NPSAS:20 includes cross-sectional, nationally representative samples of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in postsecondary education in the United States. NPSAS:20 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.
Online Availability:	Download, view and print the report as a pdf file. (5072KB) Download, view and print Appendices A-L as a pdf file. (12,979KB) Download, view and print Appendices M-P as a pdf file. (20,890KB)
Cover Date:	November 2023
Web Release:	November 15, 2023
Publication #:	NCES 2024482
Center/Program:	NCES
Authors:	Jennifer Wine, Peter Siegel, Harper Haynes, 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.