Higher education costs in the United States have increased by 69% in the last decade. Simultaneously, state legislatures have decreased the level of funding provided to institutions of higher education while states have initiated campaigns to encourage students to obtain a post-secondary education. With increased costs, decreased support, and…

Through the lens of Human Capital theory, the role of financial aid (both amount and type) is explored in the context of student financial stress, and ultimately general student health. Data are taken from a sample of 232 students from a major Midwestern university who were surveyed about their financial attitudes, behavior and knowledge. The…