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Publication Date: 2019
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Show Me the Money: Examining Institutional-Based Financial Aid for Baccalaureate Degree-Seeking Students at Rural Community Colleges
Elue, Chinasa A.; Martinez, Edna
Community College Journal of Research and Practice, v43 n5 p382-385 2019
In light of the increasing number of rural community colleges offering their own baccalaureate programs, the goal of this paper was to examine if and to what extent rural baccalaureate degree-granting community colleges have institutionalized financial aid programs/resources for baccalaureate degree-seeking students. Findings reveal that while some colleges have made concerted efforts to reduce financial barriers for their students by developing institutional scholarships, others have not. Taken together, this study contributes to the limited literature on both the community college baccalaureate and college access for rural community college students. We hope this initial work will help set the stage for a more in-depth study surrounding baccalaureate degree-granting community colleges and financial aid.
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Rural Schools, Student Financial Aid, Bachelors Degrees, Access to Education, Scholarships
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Two Year Colleges; Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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