By: Nicholas Hillman When people ask me what the SSTAR Lab does, I often start by explaining we are a “research-practice partnership.” That phrase seems to click with folks, at least most of the time. …
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Hello! Welcome to the SSTAR Lab Blog, we’re so glad you’re here. Whether you’re a researcher, practitioner, policymaker, or just someone interested in higher education research, we hope you find this site informative and useful. …
Financial Aid Terminology: A Guide for Researchers
By: Kathryn Boonstra Paying for college involves navigating a complex landscape of federal, state, institutional, and private financial aid (“aid”). These types of aid differ in their eligibility criteria, funding sources, awarding procedures, and benefit …
Looking for Financial Aid Opportunities for Indigenous Students? – Introducing SSTAR Lab’s Upcoming Tool
By: Gresham Collom & Misti Jeffers Did you know Indigenous college students accounted for only 0.7% of enrolled college students in 2020 (Keo et al., 2021)? Indigenous Peoples in the United States have long experienced …
Equity Funding Analysis in Higher Ed: Insights from K-12
By: Leslie Orrantia With similar disparities in student outcomes across secondary and postsecondary sectors, states are increasingly turning to K-12 to ask what lessons may inform higher education finance for more equitable distribution of resources. …