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Into College, Out of Poverty? Policies to Increase the Postsecondary Attainment of the Poor

Year: 2009

Type: report

Abstract: We review the experimental and quasi-experimental research evidence on the causal relationship between college costs and educational attainment, with a particular focus on low-income populations. The weight of the evidence indicates that reducing college costs can increase college entry and persistence. Simple and transparent programs appear to be most effective. Programs that link money to incentives and/or the takeup of academic support services appear to be particularly effective.

Source: National Bureau of Economic Research

DOI: 10.3386/w15387

Authors: David Deming, Susan Dynarski

Institutions: Harvard University, University of Michigan

Language: English

Topic: Higher Education Research Studies

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Reduced inequalities, Quality education

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2171287604

Cites: 58

Cited by: 246

Related to: 10