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WWC Quick Review of the Report "The Role of Simplification and Information in College Decisions: Results from the H&R Block FAFSA Experiment" |
| Description: |
This study examined whether assistance in filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) increases the likelihood of filing the FAFSA, college enrollment and financial aid receipt. The study measured effects by comparing the outcomes of three research groups created through random assignment: a FAFSA treatment group; an information-only treatment group which received portions, but not all, of the FAFSA treatment; and a no-treatment control group. The study authors reported that individuals who received assistance with FAFSA and information about financial aid were significantly more likely to submit the aid application. The FAFSA treatment increased the likelihood of receiving a Pell Grant and the total amount of federal grants received for some of the treatment groups in the study. |
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| Cover Date: |
June 2010 |
| Web Release: |
June 1, 2010 |
| Publication #: |
WWC QRHR0601
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| Center/Program: |
WWC |
| Associated Centers: |
NCEE |
| Authors: |
WWC |
| Type of Product: |
Quick Review |
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