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The Importance Of Partnerships In State Financial Aid Research, Sarah Pingel, Dustin Weeden
The Importance Of Partnerships In State Financial Aid Research, Sarah Pingel, Dustin Weeden
Journal of Student Financial Aid
In this essay, we explore the importance of state financial aid programs for both states and the students they serve. Effective state financial aid policy benefits from rigorous research that engages partners from a variety of roles, such as state agencies, legislative staff, and intermediary organizations. It also benefits from the engagement of financial aid professionals. This essay supports the key role played by each of these stakeholders in the execution and dissemination of research projects related to state aid programs.
Financial Aid Research: The Nexus Of Academic, Practitioner, And Policy Work, Donald E. Heller
Financial Aid Research: The Nexus Of Academic, Practitioner, And Policy Work, Donald E. Heller
Journal of Student Financial Aid
Academic research often does not find its way into the policy arena because of the nature of the work. Policymakers often find journal articles and academic books too long, difficult to understand, and lacking in policy-relevant ideas and recommendations. This article provides suggestions to academic and other researchers on how to make their research policy relevant and most likely to have an impact on policy and practice.