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An Institutional Strategy To Address Financial Preparedness In A Post-Secondary Environment, Necia Martins
An Institutional Strategy To Address Financial Preparedness In A Post-Secondary Environment, Necia Martins
The Dissertation in Practice at Western University
Attending post-secondary comes at a cost. With rising tuition and life costs, the financial responsibility students are taking on is significant. Many young adults lack the experience and knowledge to manage their financial obligations. For some, during times of financial stress this may lead to balancing a part-time job, a reduced course load or considering withdrawing from studies. Many students rely on financial aid to support their academic and life costs. In the past few years, the provincial government made various changes to the financial aid program and tuition fees. These changes have led to many students misunderstanding how much …