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American Behavioral Scientist, Vol. 49, No. 12, 1670-1686 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/0002764206289139

Is Opportunity Knocking?

Low-Income Students’ Perceptions of College and Financial Aid

Mari Luna De La Rosa

University of Southern California

This research study attempts to answer questions regarding how low-income students hear about college and financial aid information and what the impact of this information is on their college opportunity. Findings from a student survey of 11th and 12th graders in seven Southern California low-income high schools illustrate that low-income students make sense of this information within their school culture, perceptions of college affordability, and family backgrounds. Results suggest that college- and financial aid-related information as a means to create college opportunity is not having the impact it should for low-income students.

Key Words: financial aid • college • low-income students


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