The mission of the Institute for Higher Education Policy is to increase access and success in postsecondary education around the world through unique research and innovative programs that inform key decision makers who shape public policy and support economic and social development.
2009 IHEP Symposium on Financial Literacy and College Success at Minority-Serving Institutions
Feb. 25–27, 2009
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Over the past decades, we have made significant progress in providing educational opportunity. But for many, the system does not work well, if at all.
—Alisa Federico Cunningham, Vice President of Research and Programs
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Student Aversion to Borrowing: Who Borrows and Who Doesn’t
The research report study, Student Aversion to Borrowing: Who Borrows and Who Doesn’t, highlights the borrowing patterns of students who choose to enroll in college and provides suggestions about why certain students may not borrow, even when borrowing seems to be a logical choice. It uses the demographic and enrollment characteristics of undergraduate students, as well as interviews with students and financial aid administrators, to gain a better understanding of students’ use of loans as a means to finance their college career.
Shaping Nevada’s Future: What the State Can Do to Invest in College Access and Success
The report, Shaping Nevada’s Future: What the State Can Do to Invest in College Access and Success, reveals an investment in Nevada's higher education can lead to significant economic benefits for the state and its residents. The report uses a variety of existing data sources—along with interviews with state and local policymakers, K–12 and higher education officials, students, and citizens of Nevada—to explore the barriers that Nevada students face in their pursuit of postsecondary education. The study shows that many students—particularly those from low-income families and minority groups—are finding it difficult to gain access to and succeed in college.
