Is There Still a Need for Perkins Loans? Differences in the Demographic Characteristics and Income Levels of Perkins and Stafford Loan Borrowers.

Redd, Kenneth E.

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Publication Date: 1999

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Is There Still a Need for Perkins Loans? Differences in the Demographic Characteristics and Income Levels of Perkins and Stafford Loan Borrowers.

Redd, Kenneth E.

Journal of Student Financial Aid, v28 n4 p7-16 Win 1999

Discussion of the need for the Perkins Loan Program examines recent trends in borrowing under this and the Stafford Loan Program, comparing demographic characteristics, income levels, educational costs, and financial-need levels of loan recipients. It is concluded that the Perkins program continues to play a vital role in providing need-based aid to low-income students. (MSE)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Educational Trends, Federal Programs, Higher Education, Income, Need Analysis (Student Financial Aid), Public Policy, Student Characteristics, Student Costs, Student Financial Aid, Student Loan Programs, Student Needs, Trend Analysis

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Audience: Administrators; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Perkins Loan Program; Stafford Student Loan Program

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