Student Characteristics Impact on Tuition Fees – There are two factors that are not in the control of the college. These two factors include the home environment and the personal background of the student. These factors play an important part in determining the success of the student in the college.
Demographic features for example financial status and race to which the student belongs affect the path of the student’s direction in college. A link is present between the success at the college and the background of the student.
There is a decrease in chances of completion of studies when the students belong to fewer financial families, increasing the age of the student and if the students are black.
The students are further encouraged by academic training and willingness as it will motivate them to complete their studies. The students who were experts in math and reading before the admission were more capable of completing their degree in six years.
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Many issues and problems are faced by old and part-time students for example family and work duties as compared to the young students in completing their degree.
There is very less chance for part-time students to carry on and continue their degree or certificate. There is a gap in graduation present among old and young students.
It is known that older students put their efforts to advance in academics on their own. It is also believed that achieving increased targets, for example, getting 20 credits can encourage the student and will motivate the younger students to complete their degree rather than the older students.
When the same relationship is seen in the Canadian context, the findings are also mixed there. One definitive finding is the tuition effect is small at best but on increase of the same, there is a larger effect from low-income families in the form of participation from the students.
The reason for this is the increased sensitivity of these participants towards tuition hikes as compared to those who are from high-income families.
The researchers found that the tuition fees impact the attendance rates in universities mainly those students who are from lower-income families. Also, the effect of the same on families with middle and higher incomes is smaller.