Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-based Grant Program

Gabrielle Fack () and Julien Grenet
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Gabrielle Fack: UPF - Universitat Pompeu Fabra [Barcelona]

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Abstract: Using comprehensive administrative data on France's single largest financial aid program, this paper provides new evidence on the impact of large-scale need-based grant programs on the college enrollment decisions, persistence and graduation rates of low-income students. We exploit sharp discontinuities in the grant eligibility formula to identify the impact of aid on student out-comes at different levels of study. We find that eligibility for an annual cash allowance of 1,500 euros increases college enrollment rates by up to 5 percent-age points. Moreover, we show that need-based grants have positive effects on student persistence and degree completion.

Keywords: Need-based grants; College enrollment; Student persistence; Degree completion (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2013-10
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Journal Article: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-Based Grant Program (2015)
Working Paper: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-Based Grant Program (2015)
Working Paper: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-Based Grant Program (2015)
Working Paper: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-Based Grant Program (2015)
Working Paper: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-based Grant Program (2013)
Working Paper: Improving College Access and Success for Low-Income Students: Evidence from a Large Need-based Grant Program (2013)
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