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Low-Income Urban High School Students' Use of the Internet to Access Financial Aid
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Low-Income Urban High School Students' Use of the Internet to Access Financial Aid

Kristan M Venegas
The Journal of student financial aid, Vol.36(3), p.4
2006

Abstract

Access to Computers Access to Information Barriers College Applicants College Bound Students College Choice College Preparation Computer Mediated Communication Financial Aid Applicants Focus Groups High School Students Internet Knowledge Level Low Income Navigation (Information Systems) Student Financial Aid Urban Schools
This article focuses on the Web-based resources available to low-income students as they build their perceptions, make their decisions, and engage in financial aid activities. Data are gathered from the results of six focus groups with low-income high school students attending urban high schools. Findings suggest that low-income students do have access to computers but lack the knowledge and support needed to navigate the financial aid resources available on-line. (Contains 1 table.)

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