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National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) Fall 2018 Updates: NPSAS:18-AC and NPSAS:20

Get insights into the latest updates on NPSAS:18-AC and NPSAS:20, including data collection status and what to expect. Explore new ideas and approaches from NASSGAPPERS and NCES.

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National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) Fall 2018 Updates: NPSAS:18-AC and NPSAS:20

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  1. National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)Fall 2018 Updates: NPSAS:18-AC and NPSAS:20 Austin Caperton Manager, Institution Outreach and Relations Education and Workforce Development RTI International acaperton@rti.org 919-541-6333

  2. Agenda • NPSAS background and context • NPSAS:18-AC • Overview • Data collection status • NPSAS:20 • What to expect • Exploring new ideas and approaches Creative Ideas from NASSGAPPERS…

  3. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) • Primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. • Housed within the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences • Fulfills a Congressional mandate to collect, collate, analyze, and report complete statistics on the condition of American education; conduct and publish reports; and review and report on education activities internationally

  4. NPSAS Overview National Postsecondary Student Aid Study • Nationally representative study • Produces comprehensive data set • Used by researchers, higher ed organizations, and the federal gov’t to inform public policy • Traditionally conducted every 3-4 years • Baseline for two longitudinal studies • Includes all types of students and institutions receiving Title IV funding

  5. Broader ContextResearch Goals Across NCES Sample Studies To generate a nationally representative descriptive portrait of students in postsecondary education and to understand • How students and their families finance postsecondary education • Persistence and attainment • Student outcomes NOTE: NCES sample studies are distinct and separate from IPEDS

  6. NCES Postsecondary Sample Surveys National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) The Cross-Sectional Foundation: Study of student financial aid and demographics Baccalaureate and Beyond Longitudinal Study (B&B) Study of workforce outcomes, family formation, graduate school, debt repayment The Longitudinal Complements: Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) Study of persistence and attainment

  7. History and Timeline NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies 1987 > > > > > > > > > > > 2016

  8. History and Timeline NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies 1987 > > > > > > > > > > > 2016

  9. History and Timeline NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies 1987 > > > > > > > > > > > 2016

  10. NPSAS Advantages • NPSAS is the only source of nationally representative financial aid data that can be used to examine many subgroups of interest • NPSAS includes demographic characteristics that allow for nuanced research questions • Ample sample size to address many research topics at a national level • Provides detailed data on financial aid programs, the price of college, net price, and related measures

  11. NPSAS Limitations • Many policies change between NPSAS’s 4-year cycle • A time lag between the year the study is conducted and the release of data (NPSAS:16 data were released in early 2018) • NPSAS studies generally do not have state-representative data

  12. Why NPSAS:18-AC? 2017-18 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, Administrative Collection (NPSAS:18-AC) DESIGN GOALS: • Nationally representative and consistent with past NPSAS studies • State representative (including DC and PR) for undergraduates • Representative within states for undergraduates attending Public 2-year and Public 4-year institutions

  13. Typical NPSAS Data Sources Student Interview Administrative Data Sources • Student records from postsecondary institutions • ED financial aid systems • FAFSA Central Processing System / Pell Grant recipient file / NSLDS • Other external data sources • National Student Clearinghouse / Testing companies / VBA

  14. NPSAS:18-AC Data Sources Student Interview Administrative Data Sources • Student records from postsecondary institutions • ED financial aid systems • FAFSA Central Processing System / Pell Grant recipient file / NSLDS • Other external data sources • National Student Clearinghouse / Testing companies / VBA

  15. NPSAS:18-AC Overview Administrative Data Only - No Student Interview - Institution student records - ED financial systems (FAFSA CPS, Pell, NSLDS) - External data sources (NSC, College Board, ACT, VBA) Larger sample sizes “Traditional” NPSAS ~ 2,000 Institutions ~120,000 Students NPSAS:18-AC ~ 3,000 Institutions ~ 400,000 Students

  16. NPSAS:18-AC Benefits • Apples to Apples cross-state comparisons State-Level Data Analysis Flexibility More Frequent National Data • Representative within states for undergraduates at public 2-year and 4-year institutions • National estimates every 2 years instead of 4

  17. NPSAS Forecast NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  18. NPSAS Forecast NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies AC AC AC 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  19. N18 Challenges - THEORETICAL Institution Burden • Larger sample sizes = more student records • Shorter cycle between NPSAS studies Institution Participation is Critical!!! • Achieving state representation requires high levels of institution participation

  20. N18 Challenges - ACTUAL Institution Burden • Larger sample sizes = more student records • Shorter cycle between NPSAS studies Institution Participation is Critical!!! • Achieving state representation requires high levels of institution participation ALL THE THEORETICAL CHALLENGES + Condensed Schedule • Compared to typical NPSAS Proximity to 2017 BPS collection • We expected this to provide continuity • 2017 collection was particularly challenging for institutions

  21. Institution Data Collection Process NPSAS:18-AC SCHEDULE CA contact: Started in April 2018 (vs. prior Oct. for a traditional NPSAS) List Collection: April > November (extended from September) SR Collection: June > April 2019 (extended from January)

  22. Data Collection Status

  23. Boosting Participation Outreach Efforts • Cultivating and leveraging relationships with higher edassociations • Conferences • Features/articles on how data are used • Webinars • Proactive state outreach Other creative ideas?

  24. Looking Forward NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  25. Looking Forward NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies AC AC AC 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  26. Looking Forward NPSAS:20 • Recently awarded – currently in planning phase • “Traditional” NPSAS with Student Interview component • Nationally representative • OPTION for NCES to add state-representative overlay via comprehensive administrative collection

  27. Looking Forward NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies AC AC AC 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  28. Looking Forward NPSAS and Postsecondary Longitudinal Studies AC AC AC AC? 2004 2026 > > > > > > > > >

  29. Possible “Super-NPSAS” “Super-NPSAS” Includes Student Interview ~150,000 Students + Additional Admin Collection ~250,000 Students = ~ 3,000 Institutions ~ 400,000 Students “Traditional” NPSAS Includes Student Interview ~ 2,000 Institutions ~ 120,000 Students NPSAS:18-AC No Student Interview Admin Data Only ~ 3,000 Institutions ~ 400,000 Students

  30. NPSAS:20 Considerations NPSAS:20 Goals • Address declining response rates • Maximize utility of the data • Minimize institution burden NPSAS:20 Challenges • Timing, NPSAS:18-AC DC will have ended shortly before • Institution participation • Achieving state-representation if state overlay option is exercised (similar challenges to NPSAS:18-AC)

  31. Rethinking Institution Data Collection for N20 Potential New Sources of Data • States / systems (ad hoc in the past) Important Considerations • Establishing data agreements is not simple • Timing – when would data providers stakeholders have data available to provide

  32. Rethinking Institution Data Collection for N20 Collecting Data in New Formats / Structures • Institutions already report data to other groups • Collecting data in formats in which they already produce/provide it Important Considerations • Each institution is different • Could result in endless combinations • Not likely that all structures would get us the data we need

  33. Institution Student Records What we currently ask for…

  34. Exploring New Approaches Potential New Institution Data Collection Processes • Modularize student records instrument • Engaging multiple contacts at an institution—could distribute burden in more manageable chunks Important Considerations • Coordinating multiple contacts could be tricky • Ensuring response from all parties

  35. Takeaways NPSAS:18-AC • Will have valuable benefits (state + more frequent national data) • Data collection has proved to be challenging • How can we boost participation as data collection concludes? NPSAS:20 • Lots of data analysis potential, esp. if state overlay option is exercised • RTI/NCES are exploring new approaches to institution data collection We welcome creative ideas to make these studies successful! Austin Caperton RTI International acaperton@rti.org / 919-541-6333

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