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| Household members planning post-secondary classes before pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2022 | 36 |
| College plans this term unchanged due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Taking classes for a different certificate or degree this term 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| College classes in different format this term due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Taking more college classes this term due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Taking classes at a different institution this term 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Taking fewer college classes this term due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| All college plans this term canceled due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 21 |
| Class plans changed because pandemic income loss limited paying (fall) Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: had or feared COVID Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed for other pandemic reason (fall) Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: changes to financial aid Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: caring for someone with COVID Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed due to uncertainty about program changes (fall) Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: changes to campus life Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: institution changed class format Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Class plans changed this fall: disrupted care arrangements Why did household members' plans to take classes this fall change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 21 |
| Classes changed due to uncertainty about program changes (this term) Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: had or feared COVID Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: caring for someone with COVID Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: changes to campus life Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed because pandemic income loss limited paying (term) Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: disrupted care arrangements Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: changes to financial aid Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed this term: institution changed class format Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| Classes changed for other pandemic reason (this term) Why did household members' classes this term change? Select all that apply. | Household Pulse | 2021–2022 | 15 |
| College classes changed format this fall due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned program type: graduate degree 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Taking classes for a different certificate or degree this fall 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Taking more college classes this fall due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned program type: occupational certificate or diploma 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned program type: bachelor's degree 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned program type: other credential program 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Taking classes at a different institution this fall 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned program type: associate's degree 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Planned classes not part of a credential program 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| All college plans this fall canceled due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| College plans this fall unchanged due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Taking fewer college classes this fall due to pandemic 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. | Household Pulse | 2020–2021 | 15 |
| Ever enrolled in a degree program beyond high school Have you ever enrolled in an educational degree program beyond high school? | Fed SHED | 2017–2024 | 8 |
| Would attend a different school 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? | Fed SHED | 2016–2023 | 8 |
| Would not attend college or complete less education 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? | Fed SHED | 2016–2023 | 8 |
| Would complete more education 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: | Fed SHED | 2016–2023 | 8 |
| Would choose a different field of study 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? | Fed SHED | 2016–2023 | 8 |
| Would have chosen a different field of study 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: | Fed SHED | 2016–2022 | 7 |
| Would have attended a different school Attended a different school - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things: | Fed SHED | 2016–2022 | 7 |
| Would have completed more education Completed more education - If you could go back and make your educational decisions again, would you have done each of these things: | Fed SHED | 2016–2022 | 7 |
| Would have skipped college or completed less education 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: | Fed SHED | 2016–2022 | 7 |
| Number of college science courses taken How many college-level science courses have you taken? | GSS | 2006–2018 | 7 |
| Ever taken a college-level science course Have you ever taken any college-level science courses? | GSS | 2006–2018 | 7 |
| Lifetime financial benefits versus costs of educational program Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your educational program compare to its financial costs? | Fed SHED | 2014–2018 | 5 |
| Lifetime financial benefits versus costs of education program Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your [current/ most recent] educational program compare to its financial costs? | Fed SHED | 2014–2018 | 5 |
| Didn't attend college: too expensive [Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2018 | 5 |
| Lifetime financial benefits of degree versus its costs Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your (Associate Degree/ Bachelor's Degree) compares to its costs? | Fed SHED | 2019–2023 | 4 |
| Lifetime financial benefits of education versus its costs Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your (current/most recent) educational program compare to its costs? | Fed SHED | 2019–2022 | 4 |
| Did not finish college because it was too expensive [Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015–2018 | 4 |
| Government aid for low-income college students H. Give financial assistance to college students from low-income families. | GSS | 1990–2016 | 4 |
| Year last attended educational program In what year did you last attend this educational program? | Fed SHED | 2015–2023 | 3 |
| Year received associate or bachelor's degree In what year did you receive your (Associate Degree/Bachelor's Degree)? | Fed SHED | 2014–2022 | 3 |
| Did not finish college because not interested [Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college because benefits not worth the cost [Did not think benefits of attending college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college because not admitted [Was not admitted] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not finish college to care for family [Supported or cared for parents or siblings] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college because wanted to work [Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college to care for family [Supported or cared for parents or siblings] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college because not interested [Simply was not interested in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Would have chosen not to attend college [Chosen not to attend college] If you could go back and make your education decisions again, would have done any of these things: | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not attend college because needed to earn money [Needed to earn money] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Would choose not to 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: | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Did not finish college because wanted to work [Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Didn't finish college: low grades [Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014–2018 | 3 |
| Did not finish college because needed to earn money [Needed to earn money] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2018 | 3 |
| Didn't attend college: too expensive Too expensive - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Didn't finish college: benefits not worth the cost 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? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Illness or health as reason for not completing degree Illness or health issues - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Childcare as reason for not completing college degree Childcare responsibilities - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Preferring to work as reason for not attending college Preferred to work - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Needing to earn money as reason for not completing degree Needed to earn money or support family - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Needing to earn money as reason for not attending college Needed to earn money or support family - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Illness or health as reason for not attending college Illness or health issues - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| College not worth the cost as reason for not attending Did not think benefits of college were worth the cost - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Preferring to work as reason for not completing degree Preferred to work - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Childcare as reason for not attending college Childcare responsibilities - Are each of the following a reason why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Didn't finish college: too expensive Too expensive - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Didn't finish college: low grades Low grades - Are each of the following a reason why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2019–2021 | 2 |
| Year last attended bachelor's degree program In what year did you last attend the bachelor's degree program that you were enrolled in? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Ever enrolled in a four-year bachelor's program Have you ever enrolled in a 4-year bachelor's degree program? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Likelihood of returning to complete unfinished program How likely is it that you will return to school and complete the program that you started but did not complete? | Fed SHED | 2017–2018 | 2 |
| Benefits not worth the cost as reason for leaving college [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? | Fed SHED | 2014–2018 | 2 |
| Did not attend college due to child care responsibilities [Child care responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2017 | 2 |
| Did not finish college due to child care responsibilities [Child care responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2017 | 2 |
| Other reason for not attending college, specified [Other:] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2016–2017 | 2 |
| Other reason for not completing college degree [Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016–2017 | 2 |
| Completed most recent program funded by borrowing Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money? | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Took classes toward a degree in past 12 months In the past 12 months, have you taken any classes towards a degree or completed any educational program? | Fed SHED | 2015–2016 | 2 |
| Did not attend college because not interested [Simply was not interested in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Did not attend college because wanted to work [Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Other reason for not attending college [Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Family responsibilities as reason for not attending college [Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Did not attend college because benefits not worth the cost [Did not think benefits of attending college were worth the cost] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Not admitted as reason for not attending college [Was not admitted] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2014–2015 | 2 |
| Unable to get into school or training program 2. Unable to get into school or training program. | GSS | 1991–2004 | 2 |
| Forgive up to $20,000 of student loan debt 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] | CES | 2024 | 1 |
| Expects student loans to be forgiven under new policy 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? | Fed SHED | 2022 | 1 |
| Preferred way to take classes during the pandemic How would you prefer to take classes, given the current situation with the pandemic? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Financial aid for low-income college students 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 | GSS | 2021 | 1 |
| How classes are being taken this semester Over the current semester, how have you been taking classes? | Fed SHED | 2021 | 1 |
| Did not enroll during pandemic: financial concerns 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Did not enroll during pandemic: child care responsibilities 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Did not enroll during pandemic: caring for family members 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Adequate internet and technology for online coursework 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Took online classes since the pandemic began Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March, have you taken online classes? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Had planned to start or continue school in fall 2020 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Did not enroll during pandemic: health or safety concerns 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Lifetime financial benefits of degree versus its costs Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of your associate/ bachelor's degree compare to its costs? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Online learning is worth the cost Online learning is worth the cost. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Learning as much online as in person 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Feeling connected to peers while taking online classes 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Did not enroll during pandemic: unreliable technology 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? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Access to teachers in online classes I have access to my teachers. - Do you agree or disagree with each statement related to your experience with online classes? | Fed SHED | 2020 | 1 |
| Didn't attend college because of caring for children [Had to take care of child(ren)] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Didn't finish college because of illness or health issues [Illness or health issues] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Did not attend college: other reason [Other (please specify):] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Didn't finish college because of caring for children [Had to take care of child(ren)] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Didn't attend college because of illness or health issues [Illness or health issues] Which of the following are reasons why you did not attend college? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Did not finish college degree: other reason [Other (please specify):] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2018 | 1 |
| Didn't finish college because benefits weren't worth the cost [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? | Fed SHED | 2017 | 1 |
| Importance of college representatives' advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of parents' advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of teachers' or counselors' advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of friends' advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Used the internet to take a class or program [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Did not finish college because benefits not worth the cost [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of employer's advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Did not finish college because of low grades [Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of religious leader's advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of other people's advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Importance of relatives' advice in college decision [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? | Fed SHED | 2016 | 1 |
| Would attend a different school, degree decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would choose not to attend college, degree decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Didn't finish college: benefits not worth the cost [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? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Did not finish college because wanted to work [Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would choose different field of study, degree decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would complete more education, education decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would choose not to attend college, education decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would choose different field of study, education decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would complete less education, education decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would complete more education, degree decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Did not finish college because of low grades [Low grades] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would complete less education, degree decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Did not finish college due to family responsibilities [Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Did not finish college for other reasons [Other] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Would attend a different school, education decisions [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: | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Did not finish college because not interested [Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2015 | 1 |
| Academic scholarship used to pay for degree [Academic scholarship] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Worked while in school to pay for degree [I worked while in school] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Did not finish college: benefits not worth the cost [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? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Did not finish college degree: family responsibilities [Family responsibilities] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Wanting to work as reason for not completing college degree [Wanted to work] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Employer tuition reimbursement used for degree [Tuition reimbursement from my employer (including military)] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Year last attended educational program In what year did you last attend this educational program? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Did not finish college degree: not interested in continuing [Simply not interested in continuing in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Cost as reason for not completing college degree [Too expensive] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Employer tuition reimbursement for education [Tuition reimbursement from my employer (including military)] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Paid for degree with own savings or student loans [I paid using my own savings or student loans] Were each of the following used to finance your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Year first attended educational program In what year did you first attend this educational program? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Completed the program funded by borrowing Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Year first attended associate or bachelor's degree program In what year did you first attend your Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree program? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Need-based scholarship or grant used to pay for education [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: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Still enrolled as reason for not completing college degree [Still enrolled in college] Which of the following are reasons why you did not complete your college degree? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Need-based scholarship or grant used to pay for degree [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? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Paid for education with own savings or student loans [I paid using my own savings or student loans] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Parent contributed to pay for 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? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Financial benefits versus costs of highest degree program Overall, how would you say the lifetime financial benefits of the program from which you received your highest degree compares to its financial costs? | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Academic scholarship used to pay for education [Academic scholarship] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Parent contributed to education costs [My parent contributed (with or without the use of loans)] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Worked while in school to pay for education [I worked while in school] Were each of the following were used to finance your most recent educational program: | Fed SHED | 2014 | 1 |
| Lifetime financial benefits versus costs of education 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? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Completed the most recent program borrowed for Did you complete the most recent educational program for which you borrowed money? | Fed SHED | 2013 | 1 |
| Importance of school in developing job skills A. School, college, or university | GSS | 1998 | 1 |
| Government help for poor children to attend college C. The government should provide more chances for children from poor families to go to college. | GSS | 1987 | 1 |
| Government aid for college students with low-income parents A. For students whose parents have a low income. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government aid for average-income, average-grade students C. For students who have average grades and middle income parents. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Whether college opportunities should be increased or reduced How do you feel about opportunities for young people to go to college. Should opportunities be... | GSS | 1985 | 1 |
| Government aid for college students with high grades B. For students who have outstanding grades in high school. | GSS | 1985 | 1 |