Education

Before the coronavirus pandemic, how many members of your household, including yourself, were planning to take classes this fall from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school (such as a cosmetology school or a school of culinary arts)? Please enter a number. If none, enter 0.

The next set of questions ask about education. During the school year that started in the Fall of 2020, how many children in this household were enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter numbers for all that apply. Enter '0' if none.

The next set of questions ask about education. During the school year that started in the Fall of 2020, how many children in this household were enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter numbers for all that apply. Enter '0' if none.

The next set of questions ask about education. During the school year that started in the Fall of 2020, how many children in this household were enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter numbers for all that apply. Enter '0' if none.

How often is a computer or other digital device available to children for educational purposes? Select only one answer.

How often is the Internet available to children for educational purposes? Select only one answer.

During the last 7 days, on how many days did the student(s) have real time contact, that is not pre-recorded contact, with their teachers by video, in person, or by phone? Select only one answer.

Is the computer or other digital device ...? Select all that apply

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During the last 7 days, about how many hours did the student(s) spend doing learning activities on their own? Do not include time spent with teachers or other household members. Enter the total number of hours for all students. If none, enter 0.

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For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

For all those people counted in the previous question, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply.

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

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During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education for the 2020 - 2021 school year? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education for the 2020 - 2021 school year? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education for the 2020 - 2021 school year? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education for the 2020 - 2021 school year? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education for the 2020 - 2021 school year? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, about how much time did the student(s) typically spend on all learning activities relative to a school day before the coronavirus pandemic? Select only one answer.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, has the coronavirus pandemic resulted in any of the changes listed below? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

Thinking of all the members of your household who were planning to take classes from a college, university, community college, trade school, or other occupational school this fall, what type of program(s) are the classes a part of? Select all that apply.

During the school year that begins in the Summer / Fall of 2024, how many children in this household are or will be enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter whole numbers for all that apply.

During the school year that begins in the Summer / Fall of 2024, how many children in this household are or will be enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter whole numbers for all that apply.

During the school year that begins in the Summer / Fall of 2024, how many children in this household are or will be enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade or grade equivalent? Enter whole numbers for all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education? Select all that apply. - Selected Choice - There was no change because schools did not close

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education? Select all that apply. - Selected Choice - Classes normally taught in person moved to a distance-learning format using paper materials sent home to children

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education? Select all that apply. - Selected Choice - Classes normally taught in person changed in some other way -- Please specify:

Are Internet services ...? Select all that apply. - Paid for by the children's school or school district

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education? Select all that apply. - Selected Choice - Classes normally taught in person at the school were cancelled

Including hours spent during weekdays and weekends, about how many hours did household members spend on ALL teaching activities with the children in this household during the last 7 days? Enter number of hours (if none, enter zero).

How has the coronavirus pandemic affected how the children in this household received education? Select all that apply. - Selected Choice - Classes normally taught in person moved to a distance-learning format using online resources, either self-paced or in real time

During the last 7 days, about how many hours did the student have live contact either by phone or video with their teachers? Enter number of hours (if none, enter zero).

Have you ever enrolled in an educational degree program beyond high school?

Completed more education- If you could go back and make decisions regarding your (Associates Degree/Bachelor's Degree) would you have done each of these things:

Chosen a different field of study - If you could go back and make decisions regarding your (Associates Degree/Bachelor's degree) again would you have done each of these things?

Not attended college or completed less education - If you could go back and make your decisions regarding your [Associates Degree/Bachelor's Degree) again would you have done each of these things?

Attended a different school - If you could go back and make decisions regarding your (Associates Degree/Bachelor's Degree) again would you have done each of these things?

Attended a different school - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things:

Not attended college or completed less education - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things:

Chosen a different field of study - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things:

Completed more education - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things:

Have you ever taken any college-level science courses?

How many college-level science courses have you taken?

Did you take a high school chemistry course?

Did you take a high school biology course?

Did you take a high school physics course?

Thinking about the last 7 days, were any of the children in your household receiving their education with a combination of in-person learning at school and another form of learning (e.g., virtual instruction, online or paper material provided by the school) because of the pandemic?

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2021, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

Because of the pandemic, are any of the children in your household currently receiving their education with a combination of in-person learning at school and another form of learning (e.g., virtual instruction, online or paper material provided by the school)?

Did the student(s) ...(select all that apply)

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2021, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2021, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2021, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

Are Internet services in your home ...? Select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

In the last 7 days, did the students in this household receive any food assistance from school?

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Mark all that apply.

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your educational program compare to its financial costs?

[Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your [current/ most recent] educational program compare to its financial costs?

Quality of your local schools - How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your neighborhood?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your (Associate Degree/ Bachelor's Degree) compares to its costs?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your (current/most recent) educational program compare to its costs?

[Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

H. Give financial assistance to college students from low-income families.

In what year did you last attend this educational program?

In what year did you receive your (Associate Degree/Bachelor's Degree)?

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2022, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2022, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

During the last 7 days, how did the children in this household receive their education? Select all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2022, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2022, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

After the end of the normal school year in the Spring of 2022, did any of the Kindergarten through 12th grade students in your household: Please select all that apply.

[Was not admitted] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Chosen not to attend college] If you could go back and make decisions regarding your education again, would have done any of these things:

[Simply was not interested in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Did not think benefits of attending college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Chosen not to attend college] If you could go back and make your education decisions again, would have done any of these things:

[Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Supported or cared for parents or siblings] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Needed to earn money] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Needed to earn money] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Supported or cared for parents or siblings] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

Childcare responsibilities - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Home schooled and not enrolled in public or private school - Are any of your children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade?

Did not think benefits of college were worth the cost - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Childcare responsibilities - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Low grades - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Illness or health issues - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Preferred to work - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Did not think the benefits of college were worth the cost - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Enrolled in a private school - Are any of your children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade?

Illness or health issues - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Needed to earn money or support family - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Needed to earn money or support family - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Too expensive - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college?

Enrolled in a public school - Are any of your children currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 12th grade?

Too expensive - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Preferred to work - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree?

Of your children enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade, how is the youngest child receiving their education?

How likely is it that you will return to school and complete the program that you started but did not complete?

[Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost] Which of following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

In what year did you last attend the bachelor's degree program that you were enrolled in?

Have you ever enrolled in a 4-year bachelor's degree program?

[Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Child care responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Other:] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Child care responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money?

In the past 12 months, have you taken any classes towards a degree or completed any educational program?

[Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Did not think benefits of attending college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Was not admitted] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Simply was not interested in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

2. Unable to get into school or training program.

3. Child had serious trouble in school (e.g. failing, dropping out, expelled, held back).

4. Other church-affiliated school (not Christian)

5. Private non-religious school

• Home schooling

6. Other

3. Christian school (not Catholic)

2. Catholic school

Do/did all of your children attend public school for all of their elementary and high school education?

B. I trust the judgment of the teachers and professors who decide what high school and college students should be reading.

NOTE: This variable originates on the GSS Next follow-on, and should not be analyzed without the GSS Next-specific weights WTSSPS_NEXT or WTSSNRPS_NEXT

Some states are considering the following policies. If this came up in your state, would you support or oppose the proposal? [School voucher subsidies for families to send their children to private or charter schools other than their local public school.]

What do you think the U.S. government should do about immigration? Do you support or oppose each of the following? [Forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt for each person]

A policy was recently announced to forgive federal student loan debt for most borrowers. This policy will generally forgive up to $10,000 or $20,000 of federal student loans. Do you (and/or your spouse or partner) have any student loan debt that you expect to be forgiven or reduced under this policy?

How would you prefer for your youngest school-age child to receive their education, given the current situation with the pandemic?

They are doing well socially and emotionally - Do you agree or disagree with each statement about your child for the current academic year?

Socially and emotionally - Compared to a year ago, would you say your child is doing better, about the same, or worse in each of the following areas?

Over the current semester, how have you been taking classes?

They are doing well academically - Do you agree or disagree with each statement about your child for the current academic year?

The government should give financial assistance to college students from low-income families, even if it might require a tax increase to pay for it

Academically - Compared to a year ago, would you say your child is doing better, about the same, or worse in each of the following areas?

I’m concerned about my child getting COVID-19 at school - Do each of the following reasons contribute to your decision to home school any of your children?

They were prepared academically to start the school year - Do you agree or disagree with each statement about your child for the current academic year?

How would you prefer to take classes, given the current situation with the pandemic?

They like school - Do you agree or disagree with each statement about your child for the current academic year?

The local school’s safety measures are too strict - Do each of the following reasons contribute to your decision to home school any of your children?

Before the start of the pandemic in March, were you planning on continuing or starting an educational program in the fall of 2020 that you are not currently enrolled in?

They have access to their teachers. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your child's experience with distance learning classes?

Health or safety concerns - Since the start of the pandemic, are any of the following reasons why you did not enroll full-time or enroll in an educational program?

Caring for parents or other family members - Since the start of the pandemic, are any of the following reasons why you did not enroll full-time or enroll in an educational program?

Child care responsibilities - Since the start of the pandemic, are any of the following reasons why you did not enroll full-time or enroll in an educational program?

They have remained connected to other students and peers at their school. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your child's experience with distance learning classes?

Unreliable technology - Since the start of the pandemic, are any of the following reasons why you did not enroll full-time or enroll in an educational program?

I am learning just as much as I would taking classes in person. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes?

They are learning just as much as they would taking classes in person. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your child's experience with distance learning classes?

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, have you taken online classes?

I have access to my teachers. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes?

Online learning is worth the cost. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes?

They have adequate access to the internet and technology to complete coursework - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your child's experience with distance learning classes?

I have adequate access to the internet and technology to complete coursework online - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes?

Financial concerns - Since the start of the pandemic, are any of the following reasons why you did not enroll full-time or enroll in an educational program?

I feel connected to students and peers at my school. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your associate/ bachelor's degree compare to its costs?

Quality of local schools - Are you generally satisfied or dissatisfied with each of the following aspects of your housing situation?

[Other (please specify):] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Had to take care of child(ren)] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Illness or health issues] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

Thinking now about your _local community_, how would you grade the following: [The schools]

[Illness or health issues] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Other (please specify):] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Had to take care of child(ren)] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college?

[Jobs available while in school] During high school, did you receive information or counseling from your school on a regular basis about the following:

[Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[College or college admissions] During high school, did you receive information or counseling from your school on a regular basis about the following:

[Jobs or career paths for after graduation] During high school, did you receive information or counseling from your school on a regular basis about the following:

[Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete you college degree?

[High school teachers or counselors] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Other (Please specify)] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Employer] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Siblings, aunts, uncles, or other relatives] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Parents] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Friends] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Taken a class or educational program] In the past 12 months, have you used the internet to do each of the following, even if you did not make the purchase online?

School education for children? (Should it be?)

[Faculty or representatives of a college] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Religious leader] How important was the advice or opinion of each of the following types of people when your were deciding to attend college and what school to attend?

[Completed more education] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make decisions regarding your [Associate/Bachelors] again, would you have done each of these things:

[Chosen not to attend college] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make your education decisions again would you have done each of these things:

[Attended a different school] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make your education decisions again would you have done each of these things:

[Completed more education] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make your education decisions again would you have done each of these things:

[Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Chosen a different field of study] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make your education decisions again would you have done each of these things:

[Quality of your local schools] How satisfied are you with each of the following aspects of your housing situation?

[Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Chosen not to attend college] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make decisions regarding your [Associate/Bachelors] again, would you have done each of these things:

[Chosen a different field of study] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make decisions regarding your [Associate/Bachelors] again, would you have done each of these things:

[Completed less education] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make decisions regarding your [Associate/Bachelors] again, would you have done each of these things:

[Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Completed less education] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make your education decisions again would you have done each of these things:

[Attended a different school] Knowing what you know now about the benefits and costs of your education, if you could go back and make decisions regarding your [Associate/Bachelors] again, would you have done each of these things:

[Academic scholarship] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

[Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[I paid using my own savings or student loans] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

[Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money?

In what year did you first attend your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree program?

[Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Tuition reimbursement from my employer (including military)] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

[My parent contributed (with or without the use of loans)] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

[I worked while in school] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of the program from which you received your highest degree compares to its financial costs?

[Still enrolled in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

In what year did you first attend this educational program?

[I paid using my own savings or student loans] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

[My parent contributed (with or without the use of loans)] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

[Tuition reimbursement from my employer (including military)] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

[Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

[Academic scholarship] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

In what year did you last attend this educational program?

[Financial-aid based scholarship or grant (e.g. Pell grant or other grants determined from FAFSA application)] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree?

[I worked while in school] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

[Financial-aid based scholarship or grant (e.g. Pell grant or other grants determined from FAFSA application)] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program:

[Did not think the benefits of continuing college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree?

Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your most recent educational program compare to the lifetime financial costs to you of this education?

Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money?

The quality of science and mathematics education in American schools is inadequate. (Do you strongly agree, agree, disagree, or strongly disagree?)

A. By what age should this normally occur?

Completed their formal schooling

D. Learning a foreign language is as valuable as learning math and science in school.

B. Bilingual education programs should be eliminated in American public schools.

A. Children in the U.S. should learn a second language fluently before they finish high school.

3a. What denomination or church was/is this school affiliated with?

A. School, college, or university

B. Education

C. American schools should make much more effort to teach foreign languages properly

How do you feel about bilingual education? Are you strongly in favor of it, somewhat in favor of it, somewhat opposed to it, or strongly opposed to it?

Students who want to keep up with their native languages and cultures should be able to take many of the classes in Spanish or other languages All the way through high school……......3

In history classes in high school and college, do the experiences of racial and ethnic minority groups in America receive too much attention now, too little attention, or about the right amount?

F. It is better for everyone if English is the only language used in the public schools.

C. High schools and colleges make students spend too much time reading "classics" that have little relevance in today's world

A. The quality of their education.

A. Prohibit students with the AIDS virus from attending public school

What is the name of the head of the local school system? (CORRECT ANSWERS INCLUDE THE NAME OF THE HEAD OF THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD OR THE NAME OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS).

C. The government should provide more chances for children from poor families to go to college.

C. For students who have average grades and middle income parents.

G. Science and technology.

A. For students whose parents have a low income.

D. History, literature, and the arts.

H. Concern for minorities and the poor.

How do you feel about opportunities for young people to go to college. Should opportunities be...

E. Ability to make one's own judgments.

C. Respect for authority.

F. Job training.

I. Discipline and orderliness.

B. Sex education.

B. For students who have outstanding grades in high school.

A. Reading, writing, and mathematics.

A. Does everyone in this country have an opportunity to obtain an education corresponding to their abilities and talents?