Topic
Write a causal argument discussing the effect of parents or other entities assuming the financial responsibility for a young adult's college education. After reviewing statistics dealing with graduation rates in correlation with the GPAs involved, argue whether relieving students of the financial burden hinders the GPA and/or the maturation process.
Using net worth of parents in the “Operation Varsity Blues” scandal, consider money influence on university admissions from 2011 to the present. Write a causal argument addressing the claim: “wealth encourages corruption”.
Data
- Statistical Insight (ProQuest) This link opens in a new windowSearch terms like "student debt" to find reports on the amount of student debt and the effect on students.
- Chronicle of Higher Education This link opens in a new windowCheck the Facts and Figures tab of the website to find the 2014 Alamac of Higher Education. The Finance section contains data on the cost of college, tuition per student, and more.
- National Center for Education Statistics - Tables and FiguresSearch for topics like "college debt" or "student tuition". Also try using the QuickStats table builder to create your own datasets.
- NCES QuickStatsQuickly build tables comparing amount of aid, Parental Direct Plus Loans, grade average and more.
Articles
- Academic Search Complete (EBSCO) This link opens in a new windowArticles on college education, student finances, and family loan responsibility.
