Some people think the government should provide financial assistance to college students. Others think the government should not provide such aid. In each of the circumstances listed below should the government provide grants that would not have to be paid back, provide loans which the student would have to pay back, or should the government not provide any financial assistance? B. For students who have outstanding grades in high school.
Government aid for college students with high grades · Asked in 1 wave, 1985 · 677 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Govt give grants | Govt make loans | No govt asst | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 38% | 52% | 10% | 677 | ±5 | |
| Democrats | 44% | 50% | 7% | 247 | ±8 | |
| Independents (incl. leaners) | 38% | 51% | 11% | 216 | ±8 | |
| Republicans |
General Social Survey 1985 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 1985 | 1985-02-09 to 1985-04-23 | face to face | 1,534 | 677 |
| 33% |
| 56% |
| 11% |
| 207 |
| ±8 |