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Journal of Student Financial Aid

Journal of Student Financial Aid

The Journal of Student Financial Aid is a peer-reviewed outlet featuring works of significance in all areas of postsecondary student financial assistance. We invite the submission of manuscripts that report original research findings; editorial opinions on policy issues; research in brief; and book reviews.

Current Issue: Volume 55, Issue 1 (2026)

Research Articles

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Readiness Roadblocks: Identifying Financial Challenges and Financial Wellness Among First-Year College Students
Vanessa Peña, Daniel J. Wilson, Susan P. Farruggia, Annette Wright, and Aisha El-Amin

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