15 Questions
What has happened to the cost of college attendance compared to family incomes between 2008–09 and 2017–18?
The cost of college attendance has increased by 36% at public four-year institutions and 34% at public two-year institutions, while median family income rose by only 8%.
What percentage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions did the maximum federal Pell Grant cover in 2018–19?
60%
What impact does the text suggest the rising cost of college attendance has on social mobility?
It fails to fulfill the promise of promoting social mobility and may reinforce social inequities.
What happened to the maximum federal Pell Grant's coverage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions between 1998–99 and 2018–19?
It decreased from 92% to 60%.
What has been the trend in the relationship between increases in federal, state, and institutional grants and students’ demonstrated financial needs?
Increases in grants have been insufficient to meet all students’ demonstrated financial needs.
What has happened to the cost of college attendance compared to family incomes?
It has risen faster than family incomes
How much did average tuition and fees increase at public four-year institutions between 2008–09 and 2017–18?
36 percent
What percentage of tuition and fees at public four-year institutions did the maximum federal Pell Grant cover in 2018–19?
60 percent
How much did median family income rise between 2008–09 and 2017–18?
8 percent
What has been the trend in the increases of federal, state, and institutional grants to meet students’ financial needs?
Insufficient to meet all students’ demonstrated financial needs
What percentage of full-time college students have jobs outside of school?
50%
What is the recommended number of hours for students to work per week according to school administrators?
10-15 hours
What percentage of college students are stressed about finances?
70%
What percentage of part-time college students have jobs outside of school?
80%
What is the main concern for many students in balancing their lives?
Financial stability
Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the challenges faced by working college students, the impact of financial constraints on academic success, and the role of higher education in promoting social mobility.
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