2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) Data File Documentation

Title:

2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) Data File Documentation

Description:

This publication describes the methods and procedures used for the 2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20). It also provides information that will be helpful to analysts in accessing and understanding the restricted-use files containing the NPSAS:20 data. NPSAS:20 includes cross-sectional, nationally representative samples of undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in postsecondary education in the United States. NPSAS:20 also includes state-representative samples of undergraduate students in some states, as well as in public 2 year and in public 4 year institution sectors within some states. The study covers topics pertaining to student enrollment, with a focus on how individuals and families finance postsecondary education.

Online Availability:

Cover Date:

November 2023

Web Release:

November 15, 2023

Publication #:

NCES 2024482

Center/Program:

NCES

Authors:

Jennifer Wine, Peter Siegel, Harper Haynes, RTI International

Type of Product:

User’s Manual/Data File Documentation

Survey/Program Areas:

National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)

Keywords:

Questions:

For questions about the content of this User’s Manual/Data File Documentation, please contact:
Tracy Hunt-White.