Authors

• Stephanie M. Haines, Iowa State UniversityFollow

Exploring Interventions and Policies to Boost Financial Aid Application Completion Rates: An Integrative Review

Short Title

Financial Aid Application Completion Rates

Abstract

Applying for financial aid can be a significant hurdle for students who want to attain a college degree. This integrative literature review synthesizes recent studies that explore interventions and policies that seek to increase financial aid application completion rates and related student outcomes. A thematic analysis suggests that interventions can be successful at the individual level, especially for students with marginalized identities, under certain conditions; however, policy shifts are necessary for structural change. Limitations and suggestions for future research and implications for practice are discussed.

Recommended Citation

Haines, Stephanie M. () "Exploring Interventions and Policies to Boost Financial Aid Application Completion Rates: An Integrative Review," Journal of Student Financial Aid: Vol. 54 : Iss. 3 , Article 3.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55504/0884-9153.1854
Available at: https://ir.library.louisville.edu/jsfa/vol54/iss3/3