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Each of these eight- to 12-page periodicals offers a brief report on a Foundation research topic.
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Early Exit: Understanding Adult Attrition in Accelerated and Traditional Postsecondary Programs PDF by Raymond J. Wlodkowski, Jennifer E. Mauldin and Scott Campbell, the Center for the Study of Accelerated Learning, School for Professional Studies, Regis University—This paper, a follow-up to a longer Foundation report titled "Learning in the Fast Lane," identifies factors that influence adult learners to leave college and offers recommendations to the institutions that serve these students. (July 2002)
Student Loan Forbearance and its Relationship to Default PDF by Derek V. Price, director of higher education research at Lumina Foundation for Education—As the number and volume of student loans increase, lenders and policy-makers are looking closely at the effects of forbearance on default rates. This report examines that relationship by tracking more than 9,800 loans, all in forbearance in December 1996. (November 2001)
Designing a State Student Grant Program: A Framework for Policy-Makers PDF by Jerry S. Davis, vice president for Research at Lumina Foundation for Education—Economic trends and recent events in higher education have focused new attention on states' student aid programs and policies. This report can serve as a primer for policy-makers who are considering changing their grant programs or designing new ones. (September 2001)
Financial Aid Policies and Practices at Medical and Dental Schools: Current Trends and Future Concerns PDF by Kenneth E. Redd, director of higher education research at the USA Group Foundation—Most students at medical and dental schools leave their institutions with large amounts of student loan debt. This report highlights the financial aid policies and procedures used in health professions programs. (July 2000)
Top Ten Trends in Enrollment Management PDF by Tracy L. Wolff and Peter Bryant at Noel-Levitz—Colleges and universities are using technology and innovative strategies to manage enrollment. Learn more about top trends in enrollment management. (May 1999)
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