2015-16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:16) Student Survey and Student Records Qualitative Evaluation

Attachment VII

Student Cognitive Interview Introduction Script and Debriefing Procedures

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Section 1: Introduction

WELCOME respondent and thank them for their time.

INTRODUCE SELF: (Name/Shugoll Employee.)

This study is being carried out by Shugoll Research on behalf of the National Center for Education Statistics, which is part of the U.S. Department of Education. We are currently planning to conduct a survey to learn about the experiences of individuals who attended a college, university, or trade school in the 2014-2015 academic year, whether or not they are still enrolled. Today, I’m hoping to get your honest feedback on information about issues related to your education experiences.

The interview will be audio and video recorded so that I can concentrate on what you are saying rather than having to take notes, and to make sure that we don’t miss anything that you say. The recording will be destroyed once the project is completed. Do I have your permission to record? START RECORDING.

Section 2: Informed Consent (See Attachment III)

There are observers watching and listening via video streaming. These people are not here to observe you in particular but to learn from what you say about your experience of answering the questions.

However, I can assure you that everything you say will only be used for research purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S. Code, Section 9573). You will not be identified by name in any report we produce.

Your participation in this interview is very important because it will help us improve an education study with topics related to students. Once we start, the interview will last about an hour and a half. When we are done, we will mail you a $40 check as a thank you for your participation.

Section 3: Cognitive/Usability Interviewing

There are no right or wrong answers. This is not a test. It is your experiences, views, and opinions that I am interested in. Some of the questions I ask I will not address further but other questions I may ask about in more detail. So I may ask you what you understood a particular term or phrase to mean, or if you could rephrase a question in your own words. However, please feel free to tell me anything that comes to mind or ask me anything you are unclear about.

CONDUCT INTERVIEW. ASK GENERAL PROBES AT QUESTIONS WHERE THE RESPONDENT HAS GIVEN SOME INDICATION OF DIFFICULTY WITH THE QUESTIONING BASED ON ANSWERS/BEHAVIORS, AS THE INTERVIEW PROGRESSES.

EXAMPLES OF GENERAL PROBES:

• What did you think the question was asking?

• Can you rephrase the question in your own words?

• How did you go about answering?

• What were you thinking of?

• How did you decide on your answer?

• What was the reason for that answer?

• How easy or difficult was it to answer the question?

• Probe for examples.

• How did you feel about answering the questions?

• Could you explain what you understand by this term?

• Can you tell me more about that?

• You seemed to hesitate/take a moment before giving/entering your response. Can you tell me what you were thinking about?

• What do you mean by…?

• Is there any additional information that we should have provided to help you answer that question?

• Does this term/question sound ok to you, or would you prefer something different?

EXAMPLES OF USABILITY PROBES:

• Was there anything in the survey that made it particularly easy or difficult to complete?

• Were specific questions more difficult to read than others?  What could make it easier to answer these questions?

• During testing, did you notice the navigation and help aids that are available in the survey? Were these easy or difficult to use?  What makes them difficult to use?

• What did you think about the labeling of the navigation and help aids?  Did you understand the terms?  What would be better wording to use?

• Are there any specific changes or revisions that you think could be made to the survey to make it easier to complete by computer, phone, and tablet?

Section 4: Debriefing Procedures

• Ask for any last observations/comments/concerns.

• Stop recording.

• Thank the respondent for helping test the survey items.

• Confirm the respondent will receive the $40 token of appreciation and end interview.

Attachment VIII

NPSAS:16 Student Survey Facsimile for

Cognitive/Usability Testing

This attachment provides a list of the items proposed for the 2015-16 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:16) cognitive/usability testing. This cognitive/usability testing will focus on ensuring the quality, performance, reliability, and usability of current NPSAS:16 field test survey questions using the programmed NPSAS:16 field test student survey (currently in production). In addition, current topics of interest that will potentially be added to the NPSAS:16 full-scale survey will also be tested. The information resulting from the cognitive/usability testing will then be used to create and refine the questions for the NPSAS:16 full-scale survey.

Table 1 provides a summary of changes to the content of the student survey when compared to the NPSAS:16 field test instrument. This table lists all data collection items. A change field and font color coding indicate whether items have remained the same (black), were revised (purple), removed (red), or added (green).

During the cognitive/usability testing, respondents will be encouraged to “think aloud” when answering survey questions. General probes will also be used during this testing as needed. These general probes are broad questions that aim to identify any source of confusion a respondent may experience and help determine the level of respondent understanding (see Attachment VII). In addition, some specific probes will be administered to each respondent on predetermined items. These specific probes will garner feedback to particular questions of interest about student enrollment, financial aid, financial literacy, employment, and usability of the survey, among others. Table 2 provides a list of items in which specific probes will be used during the cognitive interviews. The specific probes being used for each of these items can be found within the survey facsimile below the wording of these items.

Table 1. NPSAS:16 Full-Scale Cognitive Interview Revisions

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Enrollment	N16AELIG	Attended NPSAS institution during NPSAS academic year		No change No change
	N16ACURENR	Current attendance at NPSAS institution
	N16ANOATT	Reason not currently attending NPSAS institution
	N16ADRP	Date last attended NPSAS institution (month and year)
	N16ADRPTM	Left NPSAS before term ended or at end of term
	N16ADRPRF	Received full tuition refund from NPSAS institution
	N16ADRPCMP	Completed course at NPSAS institution during NPSAS academic year
	N16ADRPOK	Description of how to answer questions for respondents who left NPSAS
	N16AEVREN	Ever attended NPSAS institution
	N16ALAST	Date of last NPSAS institution attendance
	N16AWHYSM	Reason for being on NPSAS enrollment list
	N16AASENR	Enrolled in an associate’s degree program at NPSAS institution
	N16ABACHENR	Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at NPSAS institution
	N16AGRDDEG	Enrolled in an graduate degree program at NPSAS institution
	N16ADEGREE	Degree program at NPSAS institution
	N16AUGSTVER	Primarily undergraduate working toward bachelor’s degree
	N16ADGMS	Type of master’s degree
	N16ADGD	Type of research/scholarship doctoral degree
	N16ADGPP	Type of professional practice doctoral degree
	N16ACKHOUR	Clock hour requirement
	N16ARMCRD	Taken only remedial courses during NPSAS academic year
	N16AELCRD	Enrolled for credit that could be used for degree program
	N16ABYE	Ineligible contact information
	N16ADIPL	Type of high school completion
	N16AHSGRAD	Date completed high school
	N16AHSCMP	Completing high school while attending NPSAS institution
	N16APRDG	Earned prior degree or certificate
	N16AOTDG	Type of prior degree or certificate earned
	N16ARPBDAT	Date prior bachelor’s degree completed
	N16ANFST	NPSAS institution was first postsecondary institution attended after high school
	N16AFSTSTR	Date attended first postsecondary institution
	N16ASCHSTR	Date first began at NPSAS institution ever
	N16APGMST	Date began graduate studies at NPSAS institution
	N16AFRSTGRD	Degree is first graduate-level degree at NPSAS
	N16AENRGATE1	Attended NPSAS institution between July 2014 and December 2014
	N16AMONTHS1	Months attended NPSAS institution between July 2014 and December 2014:
	N16AENRGATE2	Attended NPSAS institution between January 2015 and June 2015
	N16AMONTHS2	Months attended NPSAS institution between January 2015 and June 2015:
	N16ASTST	Enrollment intensity at NPSAS institution in NPSAS academic year
	N16APGMFT	Enrollment intensity in degree prior to NPSAS academic year
	N16AADDLINST	Attended other postsecondary institution during NPSAS academic year
	N16ASCH01	School 1: Other postsecondary institution attended in NPSAS academic year
	N16AENRGT101	Attended other postsecondary institution between July 2014 and December 2014
	N16AMNTHS101	Months attended other postsecondary institution between July 2014 and December 2014
	N16AENRGT201	Attended other postsecondary institution between January 2015 and June 2015:
	N16AMNTHS201	Months attended other postsecondary institution between January 2015 and June 2015
	N16ASTS01	Enrollment intensity at other postsecondary institution in NPSAS academic year
	N16ANEW01	Attended any additional other postsecondary institutions in NPSAS academic year
	N16AATTOTSC	Attended other postsecondary institution other than NPSAS institution since high school
	N16AEVR4YR	Ever attended a 4-year postsecondary institution
	N16AEVRCC	Ever attended a community college
	N16ACMPDGN	Completed NPSAS degree requirements
	N16ADGN	Date awarded degree from NPSAS institution
	N16AUGYR	Undergraduate year or level at NPSAS institution
	N16AGRYR	Year of graduate degree program at NPSAS institution
	N16AEXPN	Date expected to complete NPSAS degree requirements
	N16ADOB	Date of birth
	N16ALT30	Age ranges
	N16AMINOK	Age 18 or older check
	N16AMINOR	Minor parent contact information
	N16AMARR	Current marital status
	N16AGENDR	Gender

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Education Experiences	N16BHSTYP	Type of high school last attended		No change No change
	N16BHSCDR	Last high school attended
	N16BHSGPES	Estimate of high school grades
	N16BCALCAPST	Took calculus or AP statistics in high school
	N16BHSMATH	Math courses taken in high school
	N16BAPEXP N16BIBEXP N16BCOLLEXP N16BAPIBCOLL	Took AP/IB/college courses in high school
	N16BACTSAT	Took ACT/SAT exams
	N16BREMEVER	Taken any remedial courses since high school
	N16BREMSY	Took remedial courses in NPSAS year
	N16BREMTYPNM	Number of remedial courses taken in NPSAS academic year
	N16BDBLMAJ	Major (or double major) declared/undeclared
	N16BDECIDMAJ	Decided on a major
	N16BCLSDGREE	Courses primarily to fulfill a degree requirement or transfer credit to a degree or certificate program
	N16BREASON	Main reason for enrolling in non-degree classes at NPSAS institution
	N16BVERMAJ	Verify major preloaded from NPSAS enrollment list
	N16BMAJ1	Major/field of study 1 at NPSAS institution
	N16BMAJ2	Major/field of study 2 at NPSAS institution
	N16BMJCHGNUM	Frequency of formal major changes at NPSAS institution
	N16BOMJ1A	Original declared major at NPSAS institution
	N16BACDSATIS N16BSATISACD	Satisfaction with studies at NPSAS institution
	N16BACDSBB	Studies at NPSAS institution have been preparation for future career
	N16BGPATYP	GPA at NPSAS institution measured on 4.00 scale
	N16BGPA	Cumulative GPA at NPSAS institution
	N16BGPAEST	Estimate of cumulative GPA at NPSAS institution
	N16BMATHNUM through N16BMATHREQ	Math courses taken in NPSAS year
	N16BREADNUM through N16BREADREQ	Reading courses taken in NPSAS year
	N16BALLONLIN	Any classes at NPSAS institution entirely online in the NPSAS year
	N16BONLINEP	Entire degree program at NPSAS institution online in the NPSAS year
	N16BPRTONLIN	Any classes partially online
	N16BCMPONLIN	Components of classes conducted online
	N16BIMPACT	Scholarly activities participated in during undergraduate education
	N16BSABEVR N16BSALEN	Ever studied abroad during undergraduate education/ Length of time studied abroad
	N16BSABREG N16BASACOUNA N16BASACOUNB	Continents studied abroad / Countries studied abroad
	N16BEXPEVR	Highest level of education ever expected at any postsecondary institution
	N16BGRDAPP	Applied to graduate school
	N16BGRDPLN	Likelihood will apply to graduate school
	N16BGRDATND	Likelihood will attend graduate school
	N16BNOGRPS	Why decided to postpone applying for graduate school
	N16BNOGD	Why decided to not apply to graduate school
	N16BALLONLIN	Taken all/some alternative mode courses in 2014-2015

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Financial Aid	N16CAIDGATE1 N16CAIDGATE2	Undergraduate financial aid gate/ Graduate financial aid gate		No change
	N16COTGRTAMT	Amount of fellowships, private scholarships, employer assistance, Veterans benefits, and internships	R	Added internships to form
	N16CTUIPROP	Proportion of tuition covered by fellowship, private scholarships, employer assistance, and Veterans education benefits		No change No change
	N16CTUIRCPT	Method of receiving fellowship, private scholarships, employer assistance, and Veterans education benefits
	N16CFEDLN	Took out any Federal Student Loans
	N16CFEDAMT N16CFEDEST	Amount/estimate of federal student loans taken out in the NPSAS school year
	N16CPRVLN	Took out any private student loans
	N16CPRVAMT N16CPRVEST	Amount/estimate of private student loans taken out in the NPSAS school year
	N16CAPPAID	Applied for financial aid in NPSAS year
	N16CNOAPP	Reasons for not applying for financial aid in NPSAS year
	N16CGRLNNPYR N16CGRLNYEST	Graduate loan amount/estimate borrowed for NPSAS year
	N16CREFUND1 N16CREFUND2	Received a refund of scholarships, grants, or loans from NPSAS institution after paying tuition/ method of receiving refund
	N16CUGLN	Total amount borrowed for undergraduate education
	N16CULNEST	Estimated total amount borrowed for undergraduate education
	N16CUGOWE	Share of undergraduate debt still owed
	N16CUGPRVT N16CUGPRVEST	Amount of total undergraduate loans that are private loans/ estimated amount
	N16CGRLN	Total amount borrowed for graduate education
	N16CGLNEST	Estimated total amount borrowed for graduate education
	N16CGROWE	Share of graduate debt still owed
	N16CGRPRVT N16CGRPRVEST	Amount of total graduate loans that are private loans/ estimated amount
	N16CDCLN	Offered any federal student loans in NPSAS year
	N16CDCMAXLN	Chose to accept maximum amount of federal student loans in NPSAS year
	N16CDCLRSN	Main reason for choosing not to accept (additional) loans
	N16CAVOIDLNS	Adjustments to avoid taking out (additional) loans in NPSAS year
	N16CUNMETND	Would have borrowed more money for the NPSAS year
	N16CNEEDAMT	How much more would have borrowed for the NPSAS year
	N16CREPAY	Expect help from family/friends (except spouse) repaying student loans
	N16CPAYSTRAT	Ever heard of any income-based repayment or loan forgiveness plans
	N16CUSEIBR N16CUSELFP	Likelihood of using income-based repayment plan/ loan forgiveness plan
	N16CASNOW N16CSPNNOW	Fictitious loan items
	N16CGRAST	Type of graduate assistantships in NPSAS year
	N16CTUITN	Received tuition waiver through assistantship
	N16CHINS	Received health insurance through assistantship
	N16CGRTAAMT	Amount of graduate teaching assistantship in NPSAS year
	N16CGRRAAMT	Amount of graduate research assistantship in NPSAS year
	N16CGROTHAMT	Amount of other graduate assistantship in NPSAS year
	N16CCONTAC	Graduate teaching assistantship duties
	N16CGRTRNAMT	Amount of traineeship in NPSAS year
	N16CGRHRS	Hours worked per week in graduate school job(s) in NPSAS year
	N16CGRWEEK	Proportion of weeks worked in graduate school job(s) in NPSAS year
	N16CWRKSTDY	Had work-study job in NPSAS year
	N16CCSTBKS	Cost of books, supplies and technology for 2014-2015 school year

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Employment	N16DCUREMP	Currently working for pay		No change
	N16DANYJOB	Worked for pay at any time in NPSAS year
	N16DEMPLOY01	Employer 1: Employer name
	N16DEMPCUR01	Employer 1: Currently working
	N16DEARN01	Employer 1: Last earnings in NPSAS year
	N16DWRKENR01	Employer 1: Worked while enrolled in NPSAS
	N16DWRKSTD01	Employer 1: Work-study job
	N16DONOFF01	Employer 1: Job on or off campus
	N16DWKHREN01	Employer 1: Average hours worked per week while enrolled in NPSAS year
	N16DWRKNEN01	Employer 1: Worked while not enrolled in NPSAS year
	N16DWRKHRS01	Employer 1: Average hours worked per week while not enrolled in NPSAS year
	N16DWSMAJR01	Employer 1: Job related to major/coursework
	N16DOTHEMP01	Employer 1: Additional paid employment in NPSAS year
	N16DENRWRK	Primary role during NPSAS year: student or employee
	N16DWKPLN	Plans for work in 2015 – 2016 school year
	N16DEXOCC	Occupation coder for expected occupation
	N16DOCCCOM	Likelihood of entering expected occupation
	N16DFUTWAGES	Point estimate of future expected wages
	N16DEDBENFTS	Nonmonetary benefits of education
	N16DEVRTCH	Ever employed as K-12 teacher
	N16DCONSID	Considering teaching at K-12 level now or in the future
	N16DTCHLIKE	Likelihood of teaching at K-12 level now or in the future
	N16DPREPPAR	Steps taken to prepare for teaching certificate at K-12 level
	N16DCARSRVS	Used career planning services at NPSAS institution
	N16DCARTYP	Type of career planning services used
Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Income and Expenses	N16EINCOM	Income for prior calendar year from all sources		No change No change
	N16EINCSP	Spouse’s income for prior calendar year from all sources
	N16EDEPS N16EDEP2 N16EOTDEPS N16EOTDEPS2	Financially supporting children and others/ number of children and others being supported
	N16EDAGE	Age of youngest dependent child: Less than one year - 25 or older
	N16ECARE	Number of dependent children in childcare paid for by respondent, in NPSAS year
	N16ECARE1	Dependent child in in childcare paid for by respondent, in NPSAS year
	N16EDAYCST	Average amount per month paid by respondent for childcare in NPSAS year
	N16EOTDEPAMT	Average amount spent in a month supporting others (except spouse or children) who received more than half their financial support from respondent in NPSAS year
	N16EKIDCOL	Number of dependents in college in NPSAS year
	N16EKIDCOL1	Dependent in college in NPSAS year
	N16ECOLCOST	Amount contributed to college costs for dependents in NPSAS year
	N16EPARHELP	Help from parents/guardians for education or living expenses in NPSAS year
	N16EPARGATE	Parents/guardians aid amount gate
	N16EPARLOAMT	Parent help amounts $5,000 or less
	N16EPARHIAMT	Parent help amounts more than $5,000
	N16EFAMHELP	Help from family/friends for education or living expenses in NPSAS year
	N16EFAMGATE	Family/friends aid amount gate
	N16EFAMLOAMT	Family/friend help amounts $5,000 or less
	N16EFAMHIAMT	Family/friend help amounts more than $5,000
	N16ENUMCRD	Number of credit cards in own name
	N16ECARRYBAL	Usually owe an amount carried over on credit card(s) from month to month
	N16ECRDBAL	Total amount owed on all cards from last month’s statement
	N16ECCUSE	Used credit cards to pay tuition/fees in NPSAS year
	N16ECCREASON	Used credit cards for tuition/fees because only source of funds
	N16EBANK1	Has checking/savings account
	N16EBANK2	Respondent’s own account or shared
	N16ESCHRES	Residence while enrolled, in NPSAS year
	N16EHOME	Own/pay mortgage on a home
	N16ERNTAMT	Monthly mortgage/rent amount in NPSAS year
	N16EUNTAX	Received untaxed benefits in NPSAS year
	N16EPARST	Parent’s marital status
	N16EPARNC	Parents’/guardians’ income in prior calendar year
	N16EPRHSD	Number of people financially supported by parents/guardians in NPSAS year
	N16EDPNUM	Number of individuals financially supported by parents/guardians in college in NPSAS year

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
Background	N16FDISTNC	ZIP code of permanent residence in NPSAS academic year		No change
	N16FUSBORN	Born in the United States
	N16FCITZN	United States Citizenship Status
	N16FIMGRAGE	Age when arrived to the United States
	N16FIMGEST	Age range when moved to United States
	N16FFLANG	First language learned to speak
	N16FFLANGA	Frequency of speaking non-English language with primary caregiver
	N16FPARUS	Parents born in the United States
	N16FHISP	Hispanic or Latino Origin?
	N16FHISTYP	Specific Hispanic/Latino type
	N16FRAC1	Race
	N16FTRIBE	Enrolled in a state- or federally-recognized tribe
	N16FAISTYP	Type of Asian origin
	N16FSPCOL	Spouse attended a postsecondary institution during NPSAS academic year
	N16FPARGATE through N16FPAR2NO N16FMOMED N16FDADED	Highest level of education of parents
	N16FSIBCL	Any brothers/ sisters went to college first
	N16FMILIT	Military status
	N16FACS16A	Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
	N16FACS16B	Blind or serious difficulty seeing
	N16FACS17A	Difficulty concentrating, remembering, making decisions
	N16FACS17B	Serious difficulty walking/ climbing stairs
	N16FMAIN1	Main category of impairment or disability
	N16FMAIN2	Type of mental or emotional condition or impairment
	N16FMAIN2	Type of mental or emotional condition or impairment
	N16FAISTYP	Type of Asian origin
	N16FSPCOL	Spouse attended a postsecondary institution during NPSAS academic year
	N16FPARGATE through N16FPAR2NO N16FMOMED N16FDADED	Highest level of education of parents

Section	Item Name	Label	Change Removed (X), Added (A), Revised (R)	Revision
New items	N16EFIN2000	Confidence in coming up with $2,000 within a month	A	New: financial literacy item (topic of interest at 2014 NPSAS TRPs)
	N16EFIN25000	If received $25,000, plans for money	A	New: financial literacy item
	N16EFIN1YEAR	Using interest rate and inflation to determine balance in future years	A	New: financial literacy item
	N16EFIN5YEAR	Using savings and interest rate to determine balance in future years	A	New: financial literacy item
	N16EFINSTOCK	Comparing company stock returns vs stock mutual fund returns	A	New: financial literacy item
	N16EFEDACT	Knowledge of federal student loan terms	A	New: financial literacy item
	N16EHOMELS	Homelessness	A	New: homelessness status (topic of interest at 2014 NPSAS TRPs)
	N16TESTCON	Willingness (if actual survey) to provide consent for release of test scores	A	New: added to determine whether respondents would allow release of test score information

Table 2. Items with specific probes

Section	Item name	Label
Enrollment	N16AENRGATE1 through N16AMONTHS2	Months attended NPSAS institution between January 2015 and June 2015
Enrollment	N16ASCH01	School 1: Other postsecondary institution attended in NPSAS academic year
Education Experiences	N16BHSCDR	Last high school attended
Education Experiences	N16BAPEXP N16BIBEXP N16BCOLLEXP Versus N16BAPIBCOLL	Took AP/IB/college courses in high school
Education Experiences	N16BMAJ1	Major/field of study 1 at NPSAS institution
Education Experiences	N16BMAJ2	Major/field of study 2 at NPSAS institution
Education Experiences	N16BOMJ1A	Original declared major at NPSAS institution
Education Experiences	N16BACDSATIS Versus N16BSATISACD	Satisfaction with studies at NPSAS institution
Education Experiences	N16BMATHNUM through N16BMATHREQ	Math courses taken in NPSAS year
Education Experiences	N16BREADNUM through N16BREADREQ	Reading courses taken in NPSAS year
Education Experiences	N16BPRTONLIN	Any classes partially online
Education Experiences	N16BCMPONLIN	Components of classes conducted online
Education Experiences	N16BIMPACT	Scholarly activities participated in during undergraduate education
Education Experiences	N16BSABREG N16BASACOUNA Versus N16BASACOUNB	Continents studied abroad / Countries studied abroad
Education Experiences	N16BGRDAPP through N16BNOGD	Graduate school plans
Financial Aid	N16CAIDGATE1	Undergraduate financial aid gate
Financial Aid	N16CAIDGATE2	Graduate financial aid gate
Financial Aid	N16CTUIPROP N16TUIRCPT	Proportion of tuition covered by fellowship, private scholarships, employer assistance, Veterans education benefits, or internships
Financial Aid	N16COTGRTAMT	Amount of fellowships, private scholarships, employer assistance, Veterans benefits, or internships
Financial Aid	N16CFEDAMT	Amount of federal student loans taken out in the NPSAS school year
Financial Aid	N16CASNOW N16CSPNNOW	Fictitious loan item
Financial Aid	N16CCSTBKS	Cost of books, supplies and technology for 2014-2015 school year
Employment	N16DEXOCC	Occupation coder for expected occupation
Employment	N16DFUTWAGES	Point estimate of future expected wages
Employment	N16DPREPPAR	Steps taken to prepare for teaching certificate at K-12 level
Employment	N16DCARSRVS	Used career planning services at NPSAS institution
Employment	N16DCARTYP	Type of career planning services used
Background	N16FPARGATE through N16FPAR1NO Versus N16FMOMED N16FDADED	Highest level of education of parents
New item	N16EFIN2000	Confidence in coming up with $2,000 within a month
New item	N16EFIN25000	If received $25,000, plans for money
New item	N16EFIN1YEAR	Using interest rate and inflation to determine balance in future years
New item	N16EFIN5YEAR	Using savings and interest rate to determine balance in future years
New item	N16EFINSTOCK	Comparing company stock returns vs stock mutual fund returns
New item	N16EFEDACT	Knowledge of federal student loan terms
New item	N16EHOMELS	Homelessness
New item	N16TESTCON	Willingness (if actual survey) to provide consent for release of test scores

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Tables

Table 1. NPSAS:16 Full-Scale Cognitive Interview Revisions 2

Table 2. Items with specific probes 11

New or Revised Items

N16COTGRTAMT (REVISED) 77

N16EFIN25000 (NEW) 147

N16EFIN1YEAR (NEW) 147

N16EFIN5YEAR (NEW) 147

N16EFINSTOCK (NEW) 148

N16EFEDACT (NEW) 148

N16EHOMELS (NEW) 148

N16TESTCON (NEW) 149

Items with specific probes

N16AENRGATE1 34

N16AMONTHS1 34

N16AENRGATE2 35

N16AMONTHS2 35

N16ASCH01 37

N16BHSCDR 49

N16BAPEXP 51

N16BIBEXP 51

N16BCOLLEXP 52

N16BAPIBCOLL 52

N16BMAJ1 57

N16BMAJ2 58

N16BOMJ1A 59

N16BACDSATIS 59

N16BMATHNUM 61

N16BMATHREM 62

N16BMATHTYP 62

N16BMATHREQ1 62

N16BMATHREQ 63

N16BREADNUM 63

N16BREADREM 64

N16BREADTYP 64

N16BREADREQ1 64

N16BREADREQ 65

N16BSATISACD 66

N16BPRTONLIN 67

N16BCMPONLIN 67

N16BIMPACT 68

N16BSABREG 69

N16BASACOUNA 70

N16BASACOUNB 70

N16BGRDAPP 71

N16BGRDPLN 71

N16BGRDATND 72

N16BNOGRPS 72

N16BNOGD 73

N16CAIDGATE1 74

N16CAIDGATE2 75

N16CTUIPROP 76

N16TUIRCPT 77

N16COTGRTAMT (REVISED) 77

N16CFEDAMT 78

N16CASNOW 95

N16CSPNNOW 95

N16CCSTBKS 100

N16DEXOCC 108

N16DFUTWAGES 109

N16DPREPPAR 111

N16DCARSRVS 112

N16DCARTYP 112

N16FMOMED 138

N16FDADED 139

N16FPARGATE 140

N16FPAR1GATE 141

N16FPAR1YES 141

N16FPAR1GRAD 141

N16FPAR1NO 142

N16EFIN2000 (NEW) 146

N16EFIN25000 (NEW) 147

N16EFIN1YEAR (NEW) 147

N16EFIN5YEAR (NEW) 147

N16EFINSTOCK (NEW) 148

N16EFEDACT (NEW) 148

N16EHOMELS (NEW) 148

N16TESTCON (NEW) 149

Enrollment

Spec Name

Value

Question

Name

N16AELIG

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Have you attended [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and today?

(Select Yes if you have attended [NPSAS] at any time between July 2014 and today, even if you are not currently attending.)

[else]
Did you attend [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate whether you attended [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Answer Yes if you are enrolled and actively working on something for credit at [NPSAS] like a thesis or field work, even if you do not currently attend classes at [NPSAS].

If you attended [NPSAS] for any part of the year answer Yes even if you were studying abroad for part of the year. However, if you were studying abroad for the entire year, but [NPSAS] still considered you to be a student and you are or were enrolled there, answer Yes, enrolled at [NPSAS] but studying/studied abroad for the entire 2014-2015 school year.

If you are still considered to be a student at any high school and have not earned a high school diploma or equivalency answer Yes, but also still attending high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AELIG

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
3	Yes, but also still attending high school
4	Yes, enrolled at [NPSAS] but [If before July 1, 2014: studying/else: studied] abroad for the entire 2014-2015 school year
0	No
2	Don't know

Question

Name

N16ACURENR

Wording

Are you currently attending [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate whether you are currently attending [NPSAS].

Answer No if you are on a break between semesters, terms, or quarters, such as on summer break, and not currently attending classes. Answer Yes if you are on a spring or fall break in the middle of the term or semester.

Answer Yes if you are enrolled and actively working on something for credit at [NPSAS] like a thesis or field work, even if you do not currently attend classes at [NPSAS].

Answer No if you are currently studying abroad. 

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ACURENR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

T_CURENR (Calculation to determine if respondent is currently enrolled)

Wording

Not administered to any respondent.

Help Text

 

Item

Question

Name

N16ANOATT

Wording

Why are you not currently attending [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate the reason that best describes why you are not currently attending [NPSAS].

Indicate On break if you are on a break between semesters, terms, or quarters and not currently attending classes.

Indicate Completed course or program at [NPSAS] if you have completed all the requirements for a particular course or for a program.

Indicate Withdrew from [NPSAS] if you withdrew from [NPSAS] at some point after July 1, 2014 and are no longer an enrolled student at [NPSAS].

Indicate Attending a different school, but still enrolled at [NPSAS] (including studying abroad) if you are still an enrolled student at [NPSAS] and are attending a different school for a specific amount of time, but you are still earning credits towards your program at [NPSAS].

Indicate Taking a leave of absence from [NPSAS] if you are not attending [NPSAS] for a specific amount of time but you intend to return to [NPSAS].

Indicate Other Reason if none of the other options describe why you are not currently attending [NPSAS].

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ANOATT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
6	On break (for example, on summer break)
1	Completed course or program at [NPSAS]
2	Withdrew from [NPSAS]
3	Attending a different school, but still enrolled at [NPSAS] (including studying abroad)
4	Taking a leave of absence from [NPSAS]
5	Other reason

Question

Name

N16ADRP

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014] 
When did you last attend [NPSAS]? 
[else] 
When did you last attend [NPSAS] between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you last attended [NPSAS] between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015. 

If you last attended [NPSAS] before July 1, 2014, please use the PREVIOUS button to back up to the first question in the survey and indicate that you have not attended [NPSAS] at any time since July 1, 2014.
 

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADRPMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16ADRPYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2014	2014
2015	2015

Question

Name

N16ADRPTM

Wording

[If (N16AELIG=1 and (N16ADRPMM blank or N16ADRPYY blank)) or (N16AELIG ne 1 and (N16ALASTMM blank or N16ALASTYY blank))] 
When you last attended [NPSAS], did you leave at the end of the term, or did you leave before the term ended? 
[else if N16AELIG=1] 
Is that date ([N16ADRPMM/N16ADRPYY]) at the end of the term, or did you leave before the term ended? 
[else] 
Is that date ([N16ALASTMM/N16ALASTYY]) at the end of the term, or did you leave before the term ended?

Help Text

Indicate whether you completed the term and then left [NPSAS], or if you left before the term ended.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADRPTM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Left at the end of the term [If on or after July 1, 2014:, or still enrolled as of June 30, 2015]
2	Left before the term ended

Question

Name

N16ADRPRF

Wording

Did you receive a full refund of your tuition when you left?

Help Text

Indicate whether you (or your parents) received a full refund of tuition when you left [NPSAS].

A full refund occurs when all tuition money paid for that term is refunded to you (or your parents).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADRPRF

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ADRPCMP

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]:
Have you completed a course [if non-continuous enrollment school: or term] at [NPSAS] at any time since July 1, 2014?
[else]:
Did you complete a course [if non-continuous enrollment school: or term] at [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate whether you completed at least one course or term of enrollment at [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADRPCMP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ADRPOK

Wording

[if continuous enrollment school]
Because you left [NPSAS], some questions in this survey may seem awkward. Please answer the questions as best you can. Your answers will help us to better understand why people leave school.

[Else]:
Because you left [NPSAS] before completing the term, some questions in this survey may seem awkward. Please answer the questions as best you can. Your answers will help us to better understand why people leave school.

Help Text

This is an informational screen only. (Click the Next button.)

Item

Question

Name

N16AEVREN

Wording

Have you ever attended [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate whether you have ever attended [NPSAS].

To determine your eligibility for participation in this study, it is necessary to verify whether you attended [NPSAS].

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AEVREN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ALAST

Wording

In what month and year did you last attend [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you last attended or were enrolled at [NPSAS] and [NPSAS] considered you to be a student there.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ALASTMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16ALASTYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015	2015
2014	2014
2013	2013
2012	2012
2011	2011
2010	2010
2009	2009
2008	2008
2007	2007
2006	2006
2005	2005
2004	2004
2003	2003
2002	Before 2003

Question

Name

N16AWHYSM

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Our records seem to be in error. 

Do you know why you were listed as having attended [NPSAS] at any time between July 1, 2014 and today? 

(Please enter any information in the textbox below.)

[else]
Our records seem to be in error. 

Do you know why you were listed as having attended [NPSAS] between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015? 

(Please enter any information in the textbox below.)

Help Text

Our records indicate that you attended [NPSAS] at some time between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Please try to specify a reason why your name could have been associated with [NPSAS].

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16AWHYSM
Wording

Question

Name

N16AASENR

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Are you in an associate's degree program at [NPSAS]?

[else]
Were you in a associate's degree program during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

Help Text

Please indicate if you are or were in an associate's degree program at [NPSAS] between July 2014 and June 2015. An associate's degree usually requires 2 years of full-time, college-level work. If you are unsure if you are or were in an associate's degree program at [NPSAS], do not answer this question and move on to the next question which has more program options and definitions.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AASENR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ABACHENR

Wording

[If currently enrolled]:
Are you in a bachelor's degree program at [NPSAS]?

[Else]:
Were you in a bachelor's degree program during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

[All get the following instruction]:
(A bachelor's degree is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.)

Help Text

Please indicate if you are or were in a bachelor’s degree program at [NPSAS] between July 2014 and June 2015.

A bachelor's degree is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.

If you are unsure if you are or were in a bachelor's degree program at [NPSAS], do not answer this question and move on to the next question which has more program options and definitions.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ABACHENR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AGRDDEG

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Are you in a graduate degree program at [NPSAS]?

[else]
Were you in a graduate degree program during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

[All get the following instruction]
(Graduate degrees include master’s degrees, doctoral degrees (Ph.D., Ed.D. etc.), professional practice doctoral degrees (chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, etc.), post-baccalaureate certificates, and post-master’s certificates.)

Help Text

Please indicate if you are or were in a graduate degree program at [NPSAS] between July 2014 and June 2015. Some examples of graduate degrees are master's degrees, doctoral degrees (PhD, EdD, etc.), and professional degrees (chiropractic, dentistry, law, etc.). If you are unsure if you are or were in a graduate degree program at [NPSAS], do not answer this question and move on to the next question which has more program options and definitions.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AGRDDEG

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ADEGREE

Wording

[If NPSAS is less-than-2-year school and currently enrolled and TIO mode] 
Are you currently working on an associate's degree, or on an undergraduate certificate or diploma including those leading to a license, or are you taking courses but not enrolled in a certificate or degree program at [NPSAS]?

[Else if NPSAS is less-than-2-year school and currently enrolled] 
Which of the following are you currently working on at [NPSAS]?

[else if NPSAS is less-than-2-year school and not currently enrolled and TIO mode] 
Were you working on an associate's degree, or on an undergraduate certificate or diploma including those leading to a license, or were you taking courses but not enrolled in a certificate or degree program during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

[else if NPSAS is less-than-2-year school and not currently enrolled] 
Which of the following were you working on during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

[else if NPSAS is 2-year school and currently enrolled] 
What degree or certificate are you currently working on at [NPSAS]? Please indicate only the degree or certificate programs for which you are currently enrolled at [NPSAS]. Do not indicate any degree or certificate programs in which you plan to enroll at a future date. For example, if you are earning your associate’s degree but intend to later earn a bachelor’s degree, you would indicate only the associate’s degree here. 

[else if NPSAS is 2-year school and not currently enrolled] 
What degree or certificate were you working on during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)? Please indicate only the degree or certificate programs for which you were enrolled during your most recent term at [NPSAS] in 2014-2015. For example, if you were in an associate’s degree program during your last term at [NPSAS] but were planning to enroll in a bachelor’s degree program, you would indicate only the associate’s degree here.

[else If currently enrolled]
What degree or certificate are you currently working on at [NPSAS]?

[else]
What degree or certificate were you working on during your most recent term of enrollment at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015)?

[All TIO receive the following]
(I'll ask about your major or field of study later in the survey.)

Help Text

Degrees:

An associate's degree normally requires at least 2, but less than 4 years, of full-time equivalent college work.

A bachelor's degree is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.

A master's degree usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work and may require a thesis or a practicum.

A doctoral degree-research/scholarship is a Ph.D. or other doctor's degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement. Some examples of this type of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M., and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

A doctoral degree-professional practice is a doctor's degree that is conferred upon completion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total time to the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least six full-time equivalent academic years. Some of these degrees include: chiropractic (D.C., or D.C.M.); dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.); law (L.L.B. or J.D.); medicine (M.D.); optometry (O.D.), osteopathic medicine (D.O.); pharmacy (Pharm.D.); podiatry (D.P.M., Pod.D., D.P.); or veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

A doctoral degree-other is a doctor's degree that does not meet the definition of a doctor's degree-research/scholarship or a doctor's degree-professional practice.

Certificates and Diplomas:

Undergraduate certificates or diplomas usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license. Other examples include certificates in administrative support, computer programming, and medical records.

A post-baccalaureate certificate provides students who already hold a bachelor's degree with new or additional training in an area of specialization. Certificates typically require fewer course hours than do master's or doctoral degrees, and do not require a thesis or dissertation. Examples of this include certificates in accounting, computer science, and human resource management.

A post-master's certificate usually requires completion of 24 semester credit hours beyond the master's degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.

Not enrolled for a degree or certificate:

Undergraduate level classes means taking courses at the undergraduate level but not formally enrolling in a degree or certificate program of any sort.

Graduate level classes are for students who already hold an undergraduate degree or certificate and who are enrolled in graduate-level courses beyond a bachelor's degree, but who are not formally enrolled in a graduate degree program.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGAS

Wording

Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGBA

Wording

Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGMA

Wording

Master's degree

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGDRR

Wording

Doctoral degree--research/scholarship (for example, PhD, EdD, etc.)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGDRPP

Wording

Doctoral degree--professional practice (including: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine)

Item Name

N16ADGDROT

Wording

Doctoral degree--other

Item Name

N16ADGCE

Wording

Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGPB

Wording

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGPM

Wording

Post-master's certificate

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGUND

Wording

Undergraduate level classes

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16ADGGNG

Wording

Graduate level classes

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AUGSTVER

Wording

Are you primarily an undergraduate working toward a bachelor's degree?

Help Text

You have indicated being enrolled in a bachelor's degree program and a graduate degree program at [NPSAS] at the same time. If that is not correct, please back up to the previous question and correct your answer.

Answer Yes to this question if the majority of your coursework is still undergraduate-level coursework in a bachelor’s degree program and you have not yet completed the requirements to be awarded your bachelor's degree.

A bachelor’s degree is considered an undergraduate degree and is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AUGSTVER

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ADGMS

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What specific master's degree are you working on at [NPSAS]?
[else]
What specific master's degree were you working on when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

The most common master's degrees are listed by name and abbreviation. If your master's degree is not listed, choose Other master's degree not listed.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGMS

Wording

Master's degree

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Master of Science (MS)
2	Master of Arts (MA)
3	Master of Education (MEd) or Teaching (MAT)
4	Master of Business Administration (MBA)
5	Master of Public Administration (MPA)
6	Master of Social Work (MSW)
7	Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
8	Master of Public Health (MPH)
9	Other master's degree not listed

Item Name

N16ADGMS_other

Wording

Please specify

Question

Name

N16ADGD

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What specific doctoral degree are you working on at [NPSAS]?
[else]
What specific doctoral degree were you working on when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

The most common doctoral degrees are listed by name and abbreviation. If your doctoral degree is not listed, choose Other Doctoral degree not listed and then specify that degree in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGD

Wording

Doctoral degree

Response Option

Code	Label
11	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
12	Doctor of Education (EdD)
13	Doctor of Science (DSc/ScD) or Engineering (DEng)
14	Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
15	Doctor of Business or Public Administration (DBA/DPA)
16	Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA)
17	Doctor of Divinity/Theology (ThD)
18	Other doctoral degree not listed

Item Name

N16ADGD_other

Wording

Please specify

Question

Name

N16ADGPP

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What specific degree are you working on at [NPSAS]?

[else] What specific degree were you working on when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

The most common professional practice doctoral degrees are listed by name and abbreviation. If your degree is not listed, choose Other professional practice doctoral degree not listed and then specify that degree in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGPP

Wording

Professional degree

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Chiropractic (DC/DCM)
2	Dentistry (DDS/DMD)
3	Law (JD/LLB)
4	Medicine (MD) or osteopathic medicine (DO)
5	Ministry or divinity (DMin)
6	Optometry (OD)
7	Pharmacy (PharmD)
8	Podiatry (DPM/DP/PodD)
9	Veterinary medicine (DVM)
10	Other professional practice doctoral degree not listed

Item Name

N16ADGPP_other

Wording

Please specify

Question

Name

N16ACKHOUR

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Does your certificate or diploma program require at least 3 months or 300 hours of instruction?
[else]
Did your certificate or diploma program require at least 3 months or 300 hours of instruction?

Help Text

Indicate whether your program at [NPSAS] requires a total of at least 3 months or 300 hours of instruction for you to be awarded your certificate or diploma. This information is important in determining your eligibility for this study.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ACKHOUR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ARMCRD

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
While you are attending [NPSAS], are you taking only remedial or developmental classes?

(Remedial or developmental courses are used to strengthen your skills before you take your first college-level course in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, these courses do not count for credit toward graduation.)

[else]
When you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year, were you taking only remedial or developmental classes?

(Remedial or developmental courses are used to strengthen your skills before you take your first college-level course in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, these courses do not count for credit toward graduation.)

Help Text

Sometimes remedial classes are also called developmental classes, pre-curriculum classes, basic skills classes, or have other names as designated by the school.

If you have taken only these types of courses in the 2014-2015 school year at [NPSAS] answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ARMCRD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AELCRD

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Are you taking at least one course for credit at [NPSAS] that could be applied toward fulfilling the requirements for an academic degree?
[else]
When you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year, were you taking at least one course for credit that could be applied toward fulfilling the requirements for an academic degree?

Help Text

Courses for credit are those that could be applied to a formal degree program. Do not count courses taken purely for personal interest or recreation.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AELCRD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ANPELG (Calculation of current degree and level)

Wording

Not administered to any respondents.

Help Text

 

Item

Question

Name

N16ABYE

Wording

Based on your responses, it seems you may not be eligible for this study. We will review your responses and we may need to contact you again.

Help Text

We apologize for any inconvenience. We will review your responses and will contact you if we determine that you are eligible to participate in this survey. Please call our help desk at 1-877-677-2766 if you have any questions.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ABYEEM

Wording

Please provide your e-mail address:

Item Name

N16ABYEAD

Wording

Please provide an address where you can be contacted: Street Address:

Item Name

N16ABYECY

Wording

City

Item Name

N16ABYEZP

Wording

Zip Code

Item Name

N16ABYEST

Wording

State

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
AL	Alabama
AK	Alaska
AZ	Arizona
AR	Arkansas
CA	California
CO	Colorado
CT	Connecticut
DE	Delaware
DC	District of Columbia
FL	Florida
GA	Georgia
HI	Hawaii
ID	Idaho
IL	Illinois
IN	Indiana
IA	Iowa
KS	Kansas
KY	Kentucky
LA	Louisiana
ME	Maine
MD	Maryland
MA	Massachusetts
MI	Michigan
MN	Minnesota
MS	Mississippi
MO	Missouri
MT	Montana
NE	Nebraska
NV	Nevada
NH	New Hampshire
NJ	New Jersey
NM	New Mexico
NY	New York
NC	North Carolina
ND	North Dakota
OH	Ohio
OK	Oklahoma
OR	Oregon
PA	Pennsylvania
RI	Rhode Island
SC	South Carolina
SD	South Dakota
TN	Tennessee
TX	Texas
UT	Utah
VT	Vermont
VA	Virginia
WA	Washington
WV	West Virginia
WI	Wisconsin
WY	Wyoming
AS	American Samoa
FM	Fed State Micronesia
GU	Guam
MH	Marshall Islands
MP	Northern Mariana Isl
PW	Palau
PR	Puerto Rico
VI	U.S. Virgin Islands
FC	FOREIGN COUNTRY
-1	DON'T KNOW

Item Name

N16ABYETL1

Wording

Phone number:

Item Name

N16ABYETL2

Wording

 

Item Name

N16ABYETL3

Wording

 

Item Name

N16ABYEAD2

Wording

 

Item Name

N16ABYEFAD

Wording

Foreign Address:

Item Name

N16ABYEFS

Wording

Foreign State/Province:

Item Name

N16ABYEFCY

Wording

Foreign City:

Item Name

N16ABYEFZ

Wording

Foreign Zip/Postal Code:

Item Name

N16ABYEFC

Wording

Foreign Country:

Item Name

N16ABYEFOR

Wording

Please check here if the address is an international address.

Question

Name

N16ADIPL

Wording

Which of the following best describes your high school completion?

Help Text

A high school diploma is awarded to students after successful completion of the required courses at a high school. This category also includes Adult High School Diplomas.

The GED (General Educational Development) certificate or other equivalent credential allows those who did not finish high school to earn the equivalent of a high school diploma by completing classes and passing required exams.

A high school completion certificate indicates that you attended high school for the minimum number of days required for completion but did not complete all graduation requirements (for example, did not pass the number of courses required for a diploma).

If you completed high school in a country other than the United States, indicate attended a foreign high school.

If you did not attend a traditional public or private high school but instead were taught at home by a parent or some other individual, indicate home schooled.

If you have not yet completed high school, indicate Did not complete high school or a high school equivalency program.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADIPL

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Received a high school diploma in the United States
2	Received a GED (General Educational Development) certificate or other equivalent credential
3	Received a high school completion certificate
4	Attended a foreign high school
6	Home schooled
5	Did not complete high school or a high school equivalency program

Question

Name

N16AHSGRAD

Wording

[If N16ADIPL=4] 
In what month and year did you complete high school? 
[else if N16ADIPL= 1] 
In what month and year did you receive your high school diploma? 
[else if N16ADIPL= 3] 
In what month and year did you receive your high school certificate? 
[else if N16ADIPL= 2] 
In what month and year did you receive your GED? 
[else] 
In what month and year did you complete high school?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year in which you completed high school, a GED, or a high school equivalency program. If you are unsure, provide your best guess of the date.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AHSMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16AHSYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code		Label
-9	-Select one-
2015 – before 1983

Question

Name

N16AHSCMP

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Were you completing high school requirements for the entire time you attended [NPSAS] since July 1, 2014?
[else]
Were you completing high school requirements for the entire time you attended [NPSAS] between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate whether you were completing high school requirements for the entire time you attended [NPSAS] since July 1, 2014.

If you completed your high school requirements at some point between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015 and then continued attending [NPSAS], answer No.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AHSCMP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No
2	Don't know

Question

Name

N16APRDG

Wording

[If N16ADIPL=5]
Have you earned any degrees or certificates since high school?
(Only include degrees or certificates earned through a college, university, or trade school.)
[else if NPSAS DEGREE in (1 5)]
Have you earned any degrees or certificates since you completed your high school diploma or equivalency?
(Only include degrees or certificates earned through a college, university, or trade school.)
[else]
Other than the [NPSAS DEGREE/CLASSES] that you [{If currently enrolled} are {else} were] working on at [NPSAS], have you earned any other degrees or certificates since you completed your high school diploma or equivalency?
(Only include degrees or certificates earned through a college, university, or trade school.)"

Help Text

Tell us about any degrees or certificates that you've already earned from any college, university, or trade school, including [NPSAS], since high school. For example, if you are currently working on a graduate degree and have already earned a bachelor's degree, answer Yes. Or, if you are currently working on a bachelor's degree and have already earned an associate's degree, answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16APRDG

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No
2	Don't know

Question

Name

N16AOTDG

Wording

Other than the [NPSAS DEGREE/CLASSES] that you [{If currently enrolled} are {else} were] working on at [NPSAS], what other degrees or certificates have you already earned since completing your high school requirements?
(Only include degrees or certificates earned through a college, university, or trade school.)

Help Text

An undergraduate certificate or diploma usually takes less than two years and is usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license. Other examples include certificates in administrative support, computer programming, and medical records.

An associate's degree (AA, AS, AAS, AGE, etc.) normally requires at least 2, but less than 4 years, of full-time equivalent college work.

A bachelor's degree is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.

A post-baccalaureate certificate provides students who already hold a bachelor's degree with new or additional training in an area of specialization. Certificates typically require fewer course hours than do master's or doctoral degrees, and do not require a thesis or dissertation. Examples of this include certificates in accounting, computer science, and human resource management.

A master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, MFA, etc.) usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work and may require a thesis or a practicum.

A post-master's certificate usually requires completion of 24 semester credit hours beyond the master's degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.

A doctoral degree-research/scholarship is a Ph.D. or other doctoral degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement. Some examples of this type of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M., and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

A doctoral degree-professional practice is a doctoral degree that is conferred upon completion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total time to the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least six full-time equivalent academic years. Some of these degrees include: chiropractic (D.C., or D.C.M.); dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.); law (L.L.B. or J.D.); medicine (M.D.); optometry (O.D.), osteopathic medicine (D.O.); pharmacy (Pharm.D.); Podiatry (D.P.M., Pod.D., D.P.); or veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

A doctoral degree-other is a doctoral degree that does not meet the definition of a doctoral degree-research/scholarship or a doctoral degree-professional practice.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AOTCE

Wording

Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTAS

Wording

Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTBA

Wording

Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTPB

Wording

Post-baccalaureate certificate

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTMA

Wording

Master's degree

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTPM

Wording

Post-master's certificate

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AOTDR

Wording

Doctorate or professional degree

Question

Name

N16APRBDAT

Wording

In what month and year was your bachelor's degree awarded?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year in which you completed your bachelor's degree. If you've already been awarded more than one bachelor's degree, tell us about the date you received your first bachelor's degree. If you are unsure, provide your best estimate of the date.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16APRBMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16APRBYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015 – before 1983

Question

Name

N16ANFST

Wording

Was [NPSAS] the first college, university, or trade school you attended after completing your high school requirements?

Help Text

If you began attending [NPSAS] in the same month and year that you began attending a different college, university, or trade school after completing your high school requirements, answer Yes.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ANFST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AFSTSTR

Wording

In which month and year did you first attend any college, university, or trade school after completing your high school requirements?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you first attended any college, university or trade school.

If you are unsure of the date, provide your best guess.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AFSTMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16AFSTYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015 – before 1983

Question

Name

N16ASCHSTR

Wording

In which month and year did you first attend [NPSAS] after completing your high school requirements?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you first attended [NPSAS] after completing your high school requirements. Indicate the date that you first attended [NPSAS] even if that was not in the 2014-2015 school year.

If you are unsure of the date, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGBMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16ADGBYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015 – before 1983

Question

Name

N16APGMST

Wording

When did you begin your [NPSAS DEGREE/CLASSES] at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you first began your [NPSAS DEGREE/CLASSES] at [NPSAS] even if you did not begin in the 2014-2015 school year.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess of the date.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16APGMSMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16APGMSYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015 – before 1983

Question

Name

N16AFRSTGRD

Wording

Was this [NPSAS DEGREE] your first graduate-level degree at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

If you have attended another school, but your [NPSAS DEGREE] is your first graduate degree at [NPSAS], please answer "Yes."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AFRSTGRD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AENRGATE1

Wording

Did you attend [NPSAS] at any time between July 2014 and December 2014?

Help Text

Indicate if you attended [NPSAS] at any time between July 2014 and December 2014 (July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014).

When answering this question, please consider all attendance at [NPSAS] between July 2014 and December 2014. For example, even if you attended [NPSAS] for only one class or term between July 2014 and December 2014, please answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AENRGATE1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to come up with your answer? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16AMONTHS1

Wording

Between July 2014 and December 2014, in which months did you attend [NPSAS]? Do not include any months during which you were not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[If USERMODE=WEB get the following instructions]
Click on the months of attendance below.

Help Text

Indicate all months of your attendance, not just the beginning and ending months.

Include any month when you were enrolled and actively working on something for credit at [NPSAS] like a thesis or field work, even if you did not attend classes at [NPSAS] during that time.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16AJULY14
Wording	July 2014
Item Name	N16AAUG14
Wording	August 2014
Item Name	N16ASEPT14
Wording	September 2014
Item Name	N16AOCT14
Wording	October 2014
Item Name	N16ANOV14
Wording	November 2014
Item Name	N16ADEC14
Wording	December 2014

Possible probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to come up with your answer? Why?

2. Did the instructions provided make sense?

3. Was it clear how to proceed through this item on the screen?

4. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of the item?

Question

Name

N16AENRGATE2

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Did you attend, or do you expect to attend, [NPSAS] at any time between January 2015 and June 2015?
[else]
Did you attend [NPSAS] at any time between January 2015 and June 2015?

Help Text

Indicate if you attended or plan to attend [NPSAS] at any time between January 2015 and June 2015 (January 1, 2015 - June 31, 2015).

When answering this question, please consider all attendance at [NPSAS] between January 2015 and June 2015. For example, even if you attended [NPSAS] for only one class or term between January 2015 and June 2015, please answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AENRGATE2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to come up with your answer? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16AMONTHS2

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Between January 2015 and June 2015, in which months did you attend, or do you expect to attend [NPSAS]? Do not include any months during which you are not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[else]
Between January 2015 and June 2015, in which months did you attend [NPSAS]? Do not include any months during which you were not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[If USERMODE=WEB get the following instructions]
Click on the months of attendance below.

Help Text

Indicate all months of your attendance, not just the beginning and ending months.

Include any month when you were enrolled and actively working on something for credit at [NPSAS] like a thesis or field work, even if you do/did not attend classes at [NPSAS] during that time.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16AJAN15
Wording	January 2015
Item Name	N16AFEB15
Wording	February 2015
Item Name	N16AMAR15
Wording	March 2015
Item Name	N16AAPR15
Wording	April 2015
Item Name	N16AMAY15
Wording	May 2015
Item Name	N16AJUNE15
Wording	June 2015

Possible probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to come up with your answer? Why?

2. Did the instructions provided make sense?

3. Was it clear how to proceed through this item on the screen?

4. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of the item?

N16ASTST

Wording

[If currently enrolled] 
For the period of time you have been attending [NPSAS] during the 2014-2015 school year, have you been mainly a full-time or part-time student, or an equal mix of both? 
[else] 
For the period of time you were attending [NPSAS] during the 2014-2015 school year, were you mainly a full-time or part-time student, or an equal mix of both?

Help Text

The following are examples of standard full-time course loads and may vary by school.

Students who are enrolled as a full-time student typically carry at least:

12 semester or quarter hours per term at the undergraduate level or 9 credit hours per term at the graduate level;

24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours per academic year for an educational program using credit hours for a program of less than one academic year; or

24 clock hours per week for an educational program using clock hours

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ASTST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Full-time
2	Part-time
3	Equal mix of full-time and part-time

Question

Name

N16APGMFT

Wording

Since the time that you first started working on your [NPSAS DEGREE/CLASSES] prior to the 2014-2015 school year, were you mainly a full-time or part-time student, or an equal mix of both?

Help Text

The following are examples of standard full-time course loads and may vary by institution.

Students who are enrolled as a full-time student typically carry at least:

9 credit hours per term at the graduate level;

24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours per academic year for an educational program using credit hours for a program of less than one academic year; or

24 clock hours per week for an educational program using clock hours

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16APGMFT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Full-time
2	Part-time
3	Equal mix of full-time and part-time

Question

Name

N16AADDLINST

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Have you attended any other colleges, universities, or trade schools besides [NPSAS] since July 1, 2014? 

[Else]
Did you attend any other colleges, universities, or trade schools besides [NPSAS] between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate whether you have attended any other colleges, universities, or trade schools--not including [NPSAS]--between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AADDLINST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ASCH01

Wording

[IF WEB MODE] 
What other school did you attend between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

[ELSE] 
What other school did you attend, and in what city and state is it located? Please bear with me as I code this.

Help Text

Do not type [NPSAS] into the textbox, or the name of a high school.

Only colleges, universities, and trade schools within the United States and Puerto Rico are included in the database. To indicate a foreign school, provide the name of the school in the textbox, select "FOREIGN COUNTRY" in the dropdown box, click Enter, and then provide the requested information.

For all other schools: 

First type the school name into the textbox, then choose the state where the school is located from the dropdown box and type in the city of the school or choose a city by clicking on List Cities. Last click Enter and a list of schools matching your responses will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click Select next to the name and location of the school and click Ok on the confirmation box if this is the school. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click Cancel on the confirmation box if this is not the school you wish to choose and review the other options that were returned.

If the school you entered in the textbox is not listed at all, try the search again, this time removing the city name. If the school is still not listed, click None of the above at the bottom of the list of schools and provide the requested information.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AIPED01

Wording

 

Item Name

N16ASCH01

Wording

School Name:

Item Name

N16ACT01

Wording

City

Item Name

N16AST01

Wording

State

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
AL	Alabama
AK	Alaska
AZ	Arizona
AR	Arkansas
CA	California
CO	Colorado
CT	Connecticut
DE	Delaware
DC	District of Columbia
FL	Florida
GA	Georgia
HI	Hawaii
ID	Idaho
IL	Illinois
IN	Indiana
IA	Iowa
KS	Kansas
KY	Kentucky
LA	Louisiana
ME	Maine
MD	Maryland
MA	Massachusetts
MI	Michigan
MN	Minnesota
MS	Mississippi
MO	Missouri
MT	Montana
NE	Nebraska
NV	Nevada
NH	New Hampshire
NJ	New Jersey
NM	New Mexico
NY	New York
NC	North Carolina
ND	North Dakota
OH	Ohio
OK	Oklahoma
OR	Oregon
PA	Pennsylvania
RI	Rhode Island
SC	South Carolina
SD	South Dakota
TN	Tennessee
TX	Texas
UT	Utah
VT	Vermont
VA	Virginia
WA	Washington
WV	West Virginia
WI	Wisconsin
WY	Wyoming
AS	American Samoa
FM	Fed State Micronesia
GU	Guam
MH	Marshall Islands
MP	Northern Mariana Isl
PW	Palau
PR	Puerto Rico
VI	U.S. Virgin Islands
FC	FOREIGN COUNTRY
-1	DON'T KNOW

Item Name

N16ALEVL01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	4-year
2	2-year
3	Less-than-2-year

Item Name

N16ACTRL01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Public
2	Private not-for-profit
3	Private for-profit

Possible Probes

1. Was it clear how to proceed through this item on the screen?

2. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of this item?

Question

Name

N16AENRGT101

Wording

Did you attend [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]] at any time between July 2014 and December 2014?

Help Text

Indicate if you attended this school at any time between July 2014 and December 2014 (July 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014).

When answering this question, please consider all attendance at this school between July 2014 and December 2014. For example, even if you attended this school for only one class or term between July 2014 and December 2014, please answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AENRGT101

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AMNTHS101

Wording

Between July 2014 and December 2014, in which months did you attend [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]]? Do not include any months during which you were not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[If USERMODE=WEB get the following instructions]
Click on the months of attendance below.

Help Text

Indicate all months of your attendance, not just the beginning and ending months.

Include any month when you were enrolled and actively working on something for credit at this school like a thesis or field work, even if you did not attend classes at this school during that time.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16AJULY1401
Wording	July 2014
Item Name	N16AAUG1401
Wording	August 2014
Item Name	N16ASEPT1401
Wording	September 2014
Item Name	N16AOCT1401
Wording	October 2014
Item Name	N16ANOV1401
Wording	November 2014
Item Name	N16ADEC1401
Wording	December 2014

Question

Name

N16AENRGT201

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Did you attend, or do you expect to attend, [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]] at any time between January 2015 and June 2015?
[else]
Did you attend [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]] at any time between January 2015 and June 2015?

Help Text

Indicate if you attended or plan to attend this school at any time between January 2015 and June 2015 (January 1, 2015 - June 31, 2015).

When answering this question, please consider all attendance at this school between January 2015 and June 2015. For example, even if you attended this school for only one class or term between January 2015 and June 2015, please answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AENRGT201

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AMNTHS201

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
Between January 2015 and June 2015, in which months did you attend, or do you expect to attend [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]]? Do not include any months during which you are not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[else]
Between January 2015 and June 2015, in which months did you attend [{if N16ASCH01 = missing} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]]? Do not include any months during which you were not taking classes, such as summer break.

(If you attended for only a portion of any month, please include that month).

[If USERMODE=WEB get the following instructions]
Click on the months of attendance below.

Help Text

Indicate all months of your attendance, not just the beginning and ending months.

Include any month when you were enrolled and actively working on something for credit at this school like a thesis or field work, even if you do/did not attend classes at this school during that time.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16AJAN1501
Wording	January 2015
Item Name	N16AFEB1501
Wording	February 2015
Item Name	N16AMAR1501
Wording	March 2015
Item Name	N16AAPR1501
Wording	April 2015
Item Name	N16AMAY1501
Wording	May 2015
Item Name	N16AJUNE1501
Wording	June 2015

Question

Name

N16ASTS01

Wording

[If currently enrolled] 
For the period of time you have attended [{If N16ASCH01 = blank} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]] during the 2014-2015 school year, have you been mainly a full-time or part-time student, or an equal mix of both?
[else] 
For the period of time you attended [{If N16ASCH01 = blank} the other school you went to {else} [N16ASCH01]] during the 2014-2015 school year, were you mainly a full-time or part-time student, or an equal mix of both?

Help Text

The following are examples of standard full-time course loads and may vary by school.

Students who are enrolled as a full-time student typically carry at least:

12 semester or quarter hours per term at the undergraduate level or 9 credit hours per term at the graduate level;

24 semester hours or 36 quarter hours per academic year for an educational program using credit hours for a program of less than one academic year

24 clock hours per week for an educational program using clock hours

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ASTS01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Full-time
2	Part-time
3	Equal mix of full-time and part-time

Question

Name

N16ANEW01

Wording

[If before July 1, 2014]
You already told [if web: us/if TIO: me] that you have attended the following schools since July 1, 2014:
[List schools]
Have you attended any other colleges, universities, or trade schools since July 1, 2014?
[else]
You already told [if web: us/if TIO: me] that you attended the following schools between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015:
[List schools]
Did you attend any other colleges, universities, or trade schools between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015?

Help Text

Indicate whether you have attended any other colleges, universities, or trade schools--other than those already listed--between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ANEW01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AATTOTSC

Wording

Have you ever attended another college, university, or trade school besides [NPSAS] since completing your high school requirements?

Help Text

Indicate whether you have ever attended another college, university or trade school besides [NPSAS] for any period of time since you completed your high school requirements.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AATTOTSC

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AEVR4YR

Wording

Since completing your high school requirements, have you attended a four-year college or university?

Help Text

Indicate whether, after completing your high school requirements, you have ever attended a four-year college or university. Community colleges and trade schools are not usually four-year schools.

Answer No if you have only attended two-year or less-than-two-year schools, even if you have attended those schools for a total of four years or more.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AEVR4YR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AEVRCC

Wording

Since completing your high school requirements, have you attended a community college?

Help Text

Community colleges are public two-year schools that primarily offer certificates and associate's degrees, as well as non-credit courses. A few community colleges also offer bachelor's degrees.

Answer Yes if you have attended a community college at any time after completing your high school requirements.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AEVRCC

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ACMPDGN

Wording

[If N16ANOATT = 1]
Earlier you indicated that you are no longer attending [NPSAS] because you completed the requirements for your [NPSAS DEGREE] at [NPSAS]. Is that correct?
[else]
Have you completed all the requirements for your [NPSAS DEGREE] at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

If you have not yet completed your degree requirements but will complete them soon, answer No. A later question will ask when you expect to complete your degree requirements.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ACMPDGN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ADGN

Wording

In what month and year were you awarded your [NPSAS DEGREE] from [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Select the month and year in which you were awarded your [NPSAS DEGREE] from [NPSAS]. If you completed your requirements on one date and were awarded your [NPSAS DEGREE] at a later date, indicate the later date when you were awarded your degree.

If you are unsure of the date, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADGNMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16ADGNYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2014	2014
2015	2015

Item Name

N16ADGNNO

Wording

Have not yet been awarded [NPSAS DEGREE]

Question

Name

N16AUGYR

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
Based on the number of credits you've already earned, what is your year or level at [NPSAS]?
[else]
Based on the number of credits you earned, what was your year or level when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?"

Help Text

Report your class level or year at [NPSAS]. Your level is based on the number of credits completed and not on the amount of time you have spent in the program. If you are no longer attending [NPSAS], indicate your level when you were last there.

For example, if you have been enrolled for 2 years but have not yet earned enough credits to be classified as a sophomore, indicate First year or freshman. Likewise, if you are in your first year at [NPSAS] but you have transferred enough credits from another school that [NPSAS] considers you to be a junior or third year student, indicate Third year or junior.

If you are earning your associate's degree, remember that in your second year you are considered a Second year or sophomore, not a senior.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AUGYR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	First year or freshman
2	Second year or sophomore
3	Third year or junior
4	Fourth year or senior
5	Fifth year or higher undergraduate
6	Unclassified undergraduate
7	Graduate student taking undergraduate classes

Question

Name

N16AGRYR

Wording

[If currently enrolled] 
What year of your [NPSAS DEGREE] are you working on at [NPSAS]?
[else]
What year of your [NPSAS DEGREE] were you working on when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Report how much time you have spent working on your [NPSAS DEGREE]. If you are no longer enrolled, indicate how much time you had spent when you were last enrolled.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AGRYR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
8	First year
9	Second year
10	Third year
11	Fourth year
12	Fifth year
13	Sixth year or higher

Question

Name

N16AEXPN

Wording

In what month and year do you expect to complete the requirements for your [NPSAS DEGREE]?

Help Text

Indicate the month and year that you expect to complete the requirements for your [NPSAS DEGREE]. This date may or may not be the same date you expect to be awarded your [NPSAS DEGREE].

If you do not expect to ever complete the requirements for your [NPSAS DEGREE], indicate Will not finish the [NPSAS DEGREE].

Indicate Don't know if you cannot provide your best guess of the date when you expect to finish your [NPSAS DEGREE].

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AEXNMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16AEXNYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
2015	2015
2016	2016
2017	2017
2018	2018
2019	2019
2020	2020
2021	2021
2022	2022
2023	2023
2024	2024
2025	After 2024

Item Name

N16AEXPN

Wording

Will not finish the [NPSAS DEGREE]

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16AEXPDK

Wording

Don't know

Question

Name

N16ADOB

Wording

So that we can customize your interview, in what month and year were you born?

Help Text

Please indicate the month and year that you were born. This information will help us to ask you appropriate questions in the interview.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ADOBMM

Wording

Month:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1	January
2	February
3	March
4	April
5	May
6	June
7	July
8	August
9	September
10	October
11	November
12	December

Item Name

N16ADOBYY

Wording

Year:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
1999 - 1920

Question

Name

N16ALT30

Wording

What is your age range? Are you...

Help Text

Please indicate the category in which your age fits. This information will help us to ask you appropriate questions in the interview.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ALT30

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
4	Under 18
1	18-23
2	24-29
3	30 or older

Question

Name

N16AMINOK

Wording

Have you already turned 18?

Help Text

Please indicate whether or not you have turned 18 years old as of today.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AMINOK

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16AMINOR

Wording

[If preloaded as less than 18 years old]
According to our information, you are under the age of 18. We will need to contact a parent or guardian to obtain consent before we can conduct an interview with you. Please provide the following information.
[else]
According to the information you just provided, you are under the age of 18. We will need to contact a parent or guardian to obtain consent before we can conduct an interview with you. Please provide the following information.

Help Text

Please provide the requested contact information for a parent (or guardian) so we may contact him or her for consent to conduct an interview with you.

Verify the spelling of all contact information provided. (The zip code can be used to automatically fill in the city and state associated with that zip code. To do this, first enter the zip code and then click Automatically fill city and state from zip code).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AMINEM

Wording

Email:

Item Name

N16AMINFN

Wording

Parent (or guardian) first name

Item Name

N16AMINLN

Wording

Parent (or guardian) last name

Item Name

N16AMINAD

Wording

Address:

Item Name

N16AMINCY

Wording

City

Item Name

N16AMINZP

Wording

Zip code

Item Name

N16AMINST

Wording

State

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
AL	Alabama
AK	Alaska
AZ	Arizona
AR	Arkansas
CA	California
CO	Colorado
CT	Connecticut
DE	Delaware
DC	District of Columbia
FL	Florida
GA	Georgia
HI	Hawaii
ID	Idaho
IL	Illinois
IN	Indiana
IA	Iowa
KS	Kansas
KY	Kentucky
LA	Louisiana
ME	Maine
MD	Maryland
MA	Massachusetts
MI	Michigan
MN	Minnesota
MS	Mississippi
MO	Missouri
MT	Montana
NE	Nebraska
NV	Nevada
NH	New Hampshire
NJ	New Jersey
NM	New Mexico
NY	New York
NC	North Carolina
ND	North Dakota
OH	Ohio
OK	Oklahoma
OR	Oregon
PA	Pennsylvania
RI	Rhode Island
SC	South Carolina
SD	South Dakota
TN	Tennessee
TX	Texas
UT	Utah
VT	Vermont
VA	Virginia
WA	Washington
WV	West Virginia
WI	Wisconsin
WY	Wyoming
AS	American Samoa
FM	Fed State Micronesia
GU	Guam
MH	Marshall Islands
MP	Northern Mariana Isl
PW	Palau
PR	Puerto Rico
VI	U.S. Virgin Islands
FC	FOREIGN COUNTRY
-1	DON'T KNOW

Item Name

N16AMINAD2

Wording

 

Item Name

N16AMINFAD

Wording

Foreign Address:

Item Name

N16AMINFCY

Wording

Foreign City:

Item Name

N16AMINFS

Wording

Foreign State/Province:

Item Name

N16AMINFZ

Wording

Foreign Zip/Postal Code:

Item Name

N16AMINFC

Wording

Foreign Country:

Item Name

N16AMINFOR

Wording

Please check here if the address is an international address.

Question

Name

N16AMARR

Wording

[If preloaded date of birth ne blank]
So that we can customize your interview, please answer the following questions.
What is your current marital status?
[else]
What is your current marital status?

Help Text

Indicate your current marital status. If you are not currently married, please indicate whether you are Single, never married; Living with partner in a marriage-like relationship; Separated; Divorced; or Widowed.

Same-sex couples should report their marital status as married if they were legally married in a state or other jurisdiction (foreign country) that permits same-sex marriage, without regard to where the couple resides.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AMARR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Single, never married
2	Married
6	Living with partner in a marriage-like relationship
3	Separated
4	Divorced
5	Widowed

Question

Name

N16AGENDR

Wording

Are you male or female?

Help Text

Please indicate your gender. This item is critical to helping us better understand who enters and completes education beyond high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16AGENDR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Male
2	Female

Education Experiences

Spec Name

Value

Question

Name

N16BHSTYP

Wording

Was the last high school you attended public or private?

Help Text

Public high schools are supported by tax money collected from federal and local government systems.

Private high schools are tuition-based. For example, students who attend must pay tuition, or their tuition is paid through some private type of assistance.

If you attended high school outside the United States or Puerto Rico, indicate Last attended a foreign high school.

While most charter high schools are public schools, some are private.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BHSTYP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Public
2	Private
3	Last attended a foreign high school
4	Home schooled

Question

Name

N16BHSCDR

Wording

[If WEB mode]
What is the name of the high school?

[Else]
What is the name of the high school and in what city and state is it located?

Help Text

First type the high school name into the textbox, then choose the state where the high school is located from the dropdown box and type in the city of the school or choose a city by clicking on List Cities. Last click Enter and a list of schools matching your responses will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click Select next to the name and address of your school and click Ok on the confirmation box if this is your high school. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click Cancel on the confirmation box if this is not your high school and review the other options that were returned.

If your school is not listed at all, try the search again, this time removing the city name. If the school is still not listed, click None of the above at the bottom of the list of schools and provide the requested information.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BHSCOD

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSSCH

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSSTAT

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSCITY

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSAUTO

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSDIST

Wording

 

Item Name

N16BHSTYPE

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	A public school operated by a school/county district
2	A private Catholic school
3	A private school--other religious affiliation
4	A private school--no religious affiliation
5	A public school operated by state/federal agency (ex: BIA, DOD, prison school)
6	Other (charter school, hospital school)

Item Name

N16BHSGRDL

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
-9	-SelectOne-
8	Eighth grade
9	Ninth grade
10	Tenth grade
11	Eleventh grade
12	Twelfth grade

Item Name

N16BHSGRDH

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
-9	-SelectOne-
8	Eighth grade
9	Ninth grade
10	Tenth grade
11	Eleventh grade
12	Twelfth grade

Item Name

N16BHSCNT

Wording

 

Possible Probes

1. Was it clear how to proceed through this item on the screen?

2. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of this item?

Question

Name

N16BHSGPES

Wording

Which of the following would you say best describes your high school grades overall (unweighted)?

Help Text

Estimate your overall grades by indicating what letter grades you usually received in your courses in high school.

Although some schools provide weighted grades for honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes, please respond based on the unweighted grades you received.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BHSGPES

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Mostly A's (3.75 and above)
2	A's and B's (3.25 - 3.74)
3	Mostly B's (2.75 - 3.24)
4	B's and C's (2.25 - 2.74)
5	Mostly C's (1.75 - 2.24)
6	C's and D's (1.25 - 1.74)
7	Mostly D's or below (1.24 or below)
8	Don't know my grades

Question

Name

N16BCALCAPST

Wording

Did you take calculus or Advanced Placement (AP) statistics while in high school?

Help Text

Advanced placement (AP) courses offer students the opportunity to study a subject area in greater depth than is provided in a standard high school course. The AP course prepares the student to take a standardized AP test.

Do not include pre-calculus courses, or statistics courses which were not designated as Advanced Placement (AP) courses, in your answer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BCALCAPST

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BHSMATH

Wording

In high school, did you take...

Help Text

Include courses taken in preparation for regular or Advanced Placement (AP) calculus or Advanced Placement (AP) statistics; these might include courses in trigonometry, discrete mathematics, mathematical analysis, or pre-calculus.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BHSMTALG1
Wording	Algebra 1
Item Name	N16BHSMTGEO
Wording	Geometry
Item Name	N16BHSMTALG2
Wording	Algebra 2
Item Name	N16BHSMTPC
Wording	[helplink]Pre-calculus or Probability and Statistics[endhelplink]
Item Name	N16BHSMTOTH
Wording	Other math course not listed
Item Name	N16BHSMTOTH_other
Wording	Title of course(s)

Question

Name

N16BAPEXP

Wording

While in high school, did you take any Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Help Text

Advanced placement (AP) courses offer students the opportunity to study a subject area in greater depth than is provided in a standard high school course. The AP course prepares the student to take a standardized AP test. Answer "Yes" if you took any AP courses even if you did not take the AP exams or took the exams but did not earn college credit from the score.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BAPEXP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BIBEXP

Wording

While in high school, did you take any International Baccalaureate (IB) courses?

Help Text

Answer "Yes" if you participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, which is normally offered over the course of two years in high school. In order to participate in the IB Diploma Program, you must have attended a World School authorized by the IB organization to offer the Diploma Program. Answer "Yes" if you took any IB courses even if you did not take the IB exam or earn the IB diploma.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BIBEXP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BCOLLEXP

Wording

While in high school, did you take any college-level courses, not including AP or IB, for which you earned college credit?

Help Text

Students can also earn college credit during high school by taking other college-level courses such as through a dual-enrollment program with a college. Do not include any AP or IB courses in this answer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BCOLLEXP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BAPIBCOLL

Wording

While in high school, did you take any...

Help Text

Advanced placement (AP) courses offer students the opportunity to study a subject area in greater depth than is provided in a standard high school course. The AP course prepares the student to take a standardized AP test. Answer Yes if you took any AP courses even if you did not take the AP exams or took the exams but did not earn college credit from the score.

Answer Yes if you participated in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, which is normally offered over the course of two years in high school. In order to participate in the IB Diploma Program, you must have attended a World School authorized by the IB organization to offer the Diploma Program. Answer Yes if you took any IB courses even if you did not take the IB exam or earn the IB diploma.

Students can also earn college credit during high school by taking other college-level courses such as through a dual-enrollment program with a college. Do not include any AP or IB courses in this answer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BAP

Wording

Advanced Placement (AP) courses?

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BIB

Wording

International Baccalaureate (IB) courses?

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BCOLL

Wording

College-level courses, not including AP or IB, for which you earned college credit?

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. You just went through this same series of questions which were asked one after another. This question combines the options. Which of the versions of these items do you prefer (asked separately or as a group)? Why?

Question

Name

N16BACTSAT

Wording

Did you take...

Help Text

The SAT and ACT are college entrance exams designed to assess high school students' general educational development and their ability to complete college-level work.

The SAT (SAT Reasoning Test, formerly Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized test for college admissions. The SAT consists of three major sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Each section receives a score on the scale of 200 to 800 with a maximum total score of 2400.

The ACT is divided into four multiple choice subject tests: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning, with an optional writing section. Subject test scores range from 1 to 36.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BSAT

Wording

The SAT?

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BACT

Wording

The ACT?

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BREMEVER

Wording

Remedial or developmental courses are used to strengthen your skills in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, these courses do not count for credit toward graduation.

Since you completed high school [if IF ON OR AFTER JULY 1, 2014: and through June 30, 2015, did you take/else: have you taken] any remedial or developmental courses to improve your basic skills in English, math, reading, or writing?

Help Text

Sometimes remedial classes are also called developmental classes, pre-curriculum classes, basic skills classes, or have other names as designated by the school.

If you failed a course in the standard curriculum and had to take the same course over again, do not count this course as a remedial course.

You do not have to consider whether you took remedial classes at [NPSAS] only when answering this question. Answer Yes if you took any remedial courses at any schools since you completed high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREMEVER

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BREMSY

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
Have you taken any remedial or developmental courses during the 2014-2015 school year?

(If you are currently taking a remedial or developmental course, please answer "yes.")

[else]:
Did you take any remedial or developmental courses during the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Remedial or developmental courses are used to help strengthen your skills before you take your first college-level course in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to remedial courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, remedial courses do not count for credit toward graduation.

Sometimes remedial classes are also called developmental classes, pre-curriculum classes, basic skills classes, or have other names as designated by the school.

If you failed a course in the standard curriculum and had to take the same course over again, do not count this course as a remedial course.

You do not have to consider whether you took remedial classes at [NPSAS] only when answering this question. Answer Yes if you took any remedial courses at any schools during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREMSY

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BREMTYPNM

Wording

In the 2014-2015 school year, how many times did you take remedial or developmental courses in...

[If N16ARMCRD=1:] (Remedial or developmental courses are used to strengthen your skills before you take your first college-level course in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, these courses do not count for credit toward graduation.)

Help Text

Remedial or developmental courses are used to help strengthen your skills before you take your first college-level course in math, reading, or other subjects. Students are usually assigned to remedial courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins. Often, remedial courses do not count for credit toward graduation.
Sometimes remedial classes are also called developmental classes, pre-curriculum classes, basic skills classes, or have other names as designated by the school.

You do not have to consider whether you took remedial classes at [NPSAS] only when answering this question. Count the number of times you took remedial courses in each of these topic areas at any schools during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Count each remedial course you have taken in only one topic area. For example, count a course in either the Reading OR Writing category, but do not count one course in BOTH the Reading and Writing categories. If a course had aspects of more than one topic area in the curriculum, count it under the topic area that received the most focus during the course.

Math –Topics may include, but are not limited to, pre-algebra and elementary algebra.

Reading –Topics may include, but are not limited to, reading comprehension and vocabulary.

Writing –Topics may include, but are not limited to, grammar, word choice, spelling, punctuation, sentence structure, and composition.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREMMATH

Wording

Math?

Response

Option

Code	Label
0	Never
1	One time
2	More than one time

Item Name

N16BREMREAD

Wording

Reading and/or writing? (Do not include English as a Second Language courses)

Response

Option

Code	Label
0	Never
1	One time
2	More than one time

Question

Name

N16BDBLMAJ

Wording

[If N16ACMPDGN=1 and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]
Did you declare a single or double major or field of study at [NPSAS]?

[Else if N16ACMPDGN=1]
Did you declare a single or double major at [NPSAS]?

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]
Have you declared a major or field of study at [NPSAS]?

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
Have you declared a major at [NPSAS]?

[else IF NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]
Had you already declared a major or field of study [if N16AELIG=4: at/else: when you last attended] [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

[else]
Had you already declared a major [if N16AELIG=4: at/else: when you last attended] [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate whether or not you have already declared a major (or field of study) at [NPSAS].

If you have more than one declared major (or field of study), indicate Yes, I have/had declared a double major.

Indicate No if you have not yet declared your major, even if you know what you would like to major in.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BDBLMAJ

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	[If N16ACMPDGN=1]: Declared a single major [if T_HIGHEST in (2,3)]: or field of study [If IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]: Yes, I have declared a major or field of study [else if IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED] Yes, I have declared a major [Else if IF NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]: Yes, I had declared a major or field of study [Else] Yes, I had declared a major
2	[If N16ACMPDGN=1]: Declared a double major [if T_HIGHEST in (2,3)]: or field of study [IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]: Yes, I have declared a double major or field of study [else if IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED] Yes, I have declared a double major [Else IF NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED and T_HIGHEST in (2, 3)]: Yes, I had declared a double major or field of study [Else] Yes, I had declared a double major.
3	No

Question

Name

N16BDECIDMAJ

Wording

Have you decided what your major will be?

Help Text

If you know what your major will be, even though you have not officially declared your major, answer Yes. You will be asked in the next question to tell us what that intended major is. If you don't know what your major will be, answer No.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BDECIDMAJ

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BCLSDGREE

Wording

[{IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED} Are {else} Were] you taking these [NPSAS CLASSES] at [NPSAS] primarily to [helplink] fulfill a degree requirement [end helplink] or transfer course credit to a degree or certificate program?

[else]
Before July 2014, were you taking these [NPSAS CLASSES] at [NPSAS] primarily to [helplink] fulfill a degree requirement [end helplink] or transfer course credit to a degree or certificate program?

Help Text

If you are/were taking these [NPSAS CLASSES] at [NPSAS] in order to meet requirements for a degree or certificate program at [NPSAS] or any other school, or to transfer credit to another school, answer "Yes."

If you are/were taking these [NPSAS CLASSES] at [NPSAS] for some other reason, such as to obtain job skills, to obtain an occupational license or for personal enjoyment, answer "No."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BCLSDGREE

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BREASON

Wording

[IF BEFORE JULY 1, 2014]
Which of these reasons best describes why you [IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED: are/Else: were] enrolled in classes at [NPSAS]?

[Else]:
Which of these reasons best describes why you were enrolled in classes at [NPSAS] before July 2015?

Help Text

From the options provided, please indicate the primary reason why you decided to enroll in classes at [NPSAS].

If you took these classes in order to apply class credit to a degree, certificate or license that you plan to work on in the future, answer "To prepare to earn a degree later."

If you took these classes in order to gain job skills--for example, to improve writing ability or carpentry skills or to improve the quality of work you perform at your job, answer "To gain job or occupational skills."

If you took these classes for personal interest or self-improvement--for example, to learn a new language with hopes of using your new language while on travel or to take an art class in order to practice a new hobby, answer "To take courses solely for recreation, self-improvement, or personal interest."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREASON

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	To prepare to earn a degree later
2	To prepare for a job certification or license
3	To gain job or occupational skills
4	To take courses solely for recreation, self-improvement, or personal interest

Question

Name

N16BVERMAJ

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED: Are/Else: When you last attended [NPSAS] for your [NPSAS DEGREE] were] you majoring in [{if Y_MAJ1STG ne missing} Y_MAJ1STG]/Else: [Y_MAJ2STG]]?

Help Text

Indicate if this is the most recent major or field of study for you [NPSAS DEGREE] at [NPSAS]. If this is no longer your major or if you have changed your major, answer "No". You will have an opportunity to provide your new major next.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BVERMAJ

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BMAJ1

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED and N16BDBLMAJ=2]
What is your first major or field of study at [NPSAS]?
Since you have a double-major, please indicate only one major here.
[else IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
What is your [{if N16BDBLMAJ=3} intended]major or field of study at [NPSAS]?

[If N16BDBLMAJ=3]:(If you intend to double-major, tell [if TIO: me/else: us] only about the major most closely related to the job you hope to have after college.)

[else IF NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED and N16BDBLMAJ=2]
What was your first major or field of study [if N16AELIG ne 4: when you last attended [NPSAS]] in the 2014-2015 school year?
Since you had a double-major, please indicate only one major here. [If ABBREV=0]: You will have an opportunity next to provide your other major.

[else]
What was your [{if N16BDBLMAJ=3} intended] major or field of study [if N16AELIG ne 4: when you last attended [NPSAS]] in the 2014-2015 school year?
[If N16BDBLMAJ=3] (If you intended to double-major, tell [if TIO: me/else: us] only about the major most closely related to the job you hope to have after college.)

Help Text

Please do not enter a minor or concentration in the textbox.

To enter your major (or field of study):

First type your major at [NPSAS] into the textbox, then click "Enter" and a list of majors that most closely match your entry will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click "Select" next to the major that most closely matches your entry and click "Ok" on the confirmation box if this is your major. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click "Cancel" on the confirmation box if the description of the major does not closely match the major you entered and review the other options that were returned. If your major is not listed in the list of majors displayed, click "None of the above" at the bottom of the list of majors and as best you can, choose descriptions of the major from the dropdown boxes that appear.

If you indicated earlier that you have formally declared a double major, enter only one major here. You will have an opportunity to provide your other major next.

If you intend to have a double major but have not yet declared any major, choose only one intended major to tell us about.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BMAJ1 (major coder 1)
Wording
Item Name	N16BMJ1AST
Wording	[If WEB] Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes your field of study: [N16BMAJ1]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices. [If TIO] Please bear with me while I code this... (Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes the respondent's field of study: [N16BMAJ1]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices.)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer the question? Why?

2. How easy or difficult was it to find your major in the list of returned results?

3. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of this item?

Question

Name

N16BMAJ2

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
What is your second major or field of study at [NPSAS]?
[else]
What was your second major or field of study when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Because you indicated earlier that you have a double major (or field of study), enter only one major (or field of study) here. You should have already entered your other major (or field of study) in a previous question. Please do not enter a minor or concentration in the textbox.

To enter your second major (or field of study):

First type your second major at [NPSAS] into the textbox, then click "Enter" and a list of majors that most closely match your entry will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click "Select" next to the major that most closely matches your entry and click "Ok" on the confirmation box if this is your major. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click "Cancel" on the confirmation box if the description of the major does not closely match the major you entered and review the other options that were returned. If your second major is not listed in the list of majors displayed, click "None of the above" at the bottom of the list of majors and as best you can, choose descriptions of your second major from the dropdown boxes that appear.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BMAJ2 (major coder 2)
Wording
Item Name	N16BMJ2AST
Wording	[If WEB] Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes your field of study: [N16BMAJ2]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices. [If TIO] Please bear with me while I code this... (Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes the respondent's field of study: [N16BMAJ2]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices.)
Item Name	N16BMJ2SPE
Wording	[If WEB] Please help us categorize [N16BMAJ2] using the dropdown boxes displayed. Using the arrow at the right side of the first dropdown box, you can display the general areas. Please click to select the desired general area, then select your specific discipline from the second dropdown box. [If TIO] Please bear with me while I code this… (Please help us categorize [N16BMAJ2] using the dropdown boxes displayed. Using the arrow at the right side of the first dropdown box, you can display the general areas. Please click to select the desired general area, then select your specific discipline from the second dropdown box.)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer the question? Why?

2. How easy or difficult was it to find your major in the list of returned results?

Question

Name

N16BMJCHGNUM

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
How many times have you formally changed your major at [NPSAS]?
[else]
How many times did you formally change your major at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Formally changing your major typically involves submitting a form, either on paper or online, to the registrar or dean to change your declared major.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BMJCHGNUM

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
0	None
1	One
2	More than one

Question

Name

N16BOMJ1A

Wording

What was your original declared major at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Do not enter your current major. If you have changed your major more than once at [NPSAS], enter your first declared major at [NPSAS].

To enter your original major:

First type your original declared major at [NPSAS] into the textbox, then click Enter and a list of majors that most closely match your entry will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click Select next to the major that most closely matches your entry and click Ok on the confirmation box if this is your original declared major. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click Cancel on the confirmation box if the description of the major does not closely match the major you entered and review the other options that were returned. If your original declared major is not listed in the list of majors displayed, click None of the above at the bottom of the list of majors and as best you can, choose descriptions of the major from the dropdown boxes that appear.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BOMJ1 (other major coder)
Wording	[If WEB] Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes your field of study: [N16BOMJ1]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices. [If TIO] Please bear with me while I code this... (Please click on the entry in the list below that most closely describes the respondent's field of study: [N16BOMJ1]. If your field is not listed, click on the "None of these" button at the bottom of the screen to see more choices.)
Item Name	N16BOM1SPE
Wording	[If WEB] Please help us categorize [N16BOMJ1] using the dropdown boxes displayed. Using the arrow at the right side of the first dropdown box, you can display the general areas. Please click to select the desired general area, then select your specific discipline from the second dropdown box. [If TIO] Please bear with me while I code this… (Please help us categorize [N16BOMJ1] using the dropdown boxes displayed. Using the arrow at the right side of the first dropdown box, you can display the general areas. Please click to select the desired general area, then select your specific discipline from the second dropdown box.)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer the question? Why?

2. How easy or difficult was it to find your answer in the list of returned results?

Question

Name

N16BACDSATIS

Wording

Please use a number from 1 to 5 to answer the following question. One means "completely disagree" and five means "completely agree."

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]:
I’m satisfied with my studies at [NPSAS].

[else]:
I was satisfied with my studies at [NPSAS].

Help Text

On a scale from 1 to 5, indicate your level of agreement with the statement in the question.

By "satisfied with my studies" we mean the degree to which the content and quality of your classes at [NPSAS] meet or met your expectations.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BACDSATIS

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	1 (Completely disagree)
2	2 (Somewhat disagree)
3	3 (Neither disagree nor agree)
4	4 (Somewhat agree)
5	5 (Completely agree)

Possible Probes

1. How did you interpret the term “satisfied” when you answered this question?

2. How did you arrive at your answer?

Question

Name

N16BACDSBB

Wording

Please use a number from 1 to 5 to answer the following question. One means "completely disagree" and five means "completely agree."

My studies at [NPSAS] have helped me prepare for my future career.

Help Text

On a scale from 1 to 5, indicate your level of agreement with the statement in the question. In answering this question, consider the degree to which you believe [NPSAS] has prepared you for whatever future career you will choose, even if you are not yet certain of the exact career path you will take.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BACDSBB

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	1 (Completely disagree)
2	2 (Somewhat disagree)
3	3 (Neither disagree nor agree)
4	4 (Somewhat agree)
5	5 (Completely agree)

Question

Name

N16BGPATYP

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
Is your grade point average (GPA) at [NPSAS] measured on a 4.00 scale?
[else]
Was your grade point average (GPA) at [NPSAS] measured on a 4.00 scale?

Help Text

Please indicate whether your grade point average (GPA) at [NPSAS] is measured on a 4.00 scale (where A=4.00, B=3.00, C=2.00, D=1.00, and F=0.00).

If you have not received grades yet, but you know how your GPA is measured at [NPSAS], select the appropriate option from the list.

If you do not know how your GPA is measured at [NPSAS], select Don't know.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BGPATYP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BGPA

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]
What is your cumulative GPA in all classes at [NPSAS]?

[else]
What was your cumulative GPA in all classes at [NPSAS] through the end of your most recent term there?

Help Text

Report your numeric overall GPA in all classes at [NPSAS] through the end of your most recent term there in the 2014-2015 school year. You may enter your GPA using two decimal places (for example, 3.25).

In general, a 4.00 is an A average, a 3.00 is a B average, a 2.00 is a C average, and a 1.00 is a D average.

If you have not received grades yet, do not report a GPA, instead indicate Not applicable, have not yet earned GPA.

 

 

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BGPA
Wording	Range: 0.00 to 4.00:
Item Name	N16BGPANO
Wording	Not applicable, have not yet earned GPA

Question

Name

N16BGPAEST

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED] Overall, which best describes your grades at [NPSAS]?

[else] Overall, which best describes your grades at [NPSAS] when you last attended there in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Select the letter grade or grades that you usually receive in your courses.

If the letter grades listed do not describe the type of grades you earn at [NPSAS], choose I would describe my grades differently than what is listed here.

If you are unable to provide letter grades and there is no different description of your grades at [NPSAS], choose Don't know my grades.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BGPAEST

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Mostly A's (3.75 and above)
2	A's and B's (3.25-3.75)
3	Mostly B's (2.75-3.24)
4	B's and C's (2.25-2.74)
5	Mostly C's (1.75-2.24)
6	C's and D's (1.25-1.74)
7	Mostly D's or below (1.24 or below)
8	Don't know my grades
9	[If web mode: I/else TIO mode: You] would describe [if web mode: my/else TIO mode: your] grades differently than what is listed here

Question

Name

N16BMATHNUM

Wording

How many math courses have you taken since July 2014?

Help Text

Include only courses specifically classified as mathematics courses. For instance, even though an engineering course might require a large amount of mathematics to be used, it is not designated as a mathematics course.

Do not include any math courses taken before July 2014.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BMATHNUM
Wording	| course(s)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BMATHREM

Wording

Since July 2014, have you taken a basic/developmental algebra or basic/developmental mathematics course?

Help Text

Basic or developmental courses are used to strengthen your basic math skills. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins.

If you have taken these courses prior to July 2014, do not include them in your answer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BMATHREM

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. What do the terms “basic/developmental” mean to you?

Question

Name

N16BMATHTYP

Wording

Since July 2014, have you taken any of the following courses? Please select the closest course titles:

Help Text

When reviewing these course options, choose any courses that seem related to the ones you have taken. If a math course you took does not relate to the available categories, select "Other" and then enter the title of the course.

Do not include any math courses taken before July 2014.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BASMATH
Wording	Arithmetic or Basic Mathematics
Item Name	N16BFUNDMATH
Wording	Fundamentals of Algebra and/or Fundamentals of Mathematics
Item Name	N16BBEGMATH
Wording	Beginning/Intermediate Algebra or Beginning/Intermediate Mathematics
Item Name	N16BINTALG
Wording	Introduction to Algebra
Item Name	N16BCOLLALG
Wording	College Algebra
Item Name	N16BPRECALC
Wording	Pre-calculus
Item Name	N16BCALCULUS
Wording	Calculus or Calculus-based course
Item Name	N16BOTHMATH
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16BOTHMATH_other
Wording	Please specify

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BMATHREQ1

Wording

Does this [T_MATH] course fulfill a general education requirement and/or a degree requirement?

Help Text

Universities generally have major non-specific requirements for degree attainment known as "General Education" (or "Gen Ed") or "Core" requirements. Additionally, specific majors generally publish their requirements for completion. If this math course would appear on either of these lists, you should answer "Yes."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BMATHREQ1

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. What is your understanding of the term “general education requirement”?

3. What is your understanding of the term “degree requirement”?

Question

Name

N16BMATHREQ

Wording

Do any of the following courses fulfill a general education requirement and/or a degree requirement?

Help Text

Universities generally have major non-specific requirements for degree attainment known as "General Education" (or "Gen Ed") or "Core" requirements. Additionally, specific majors generally publish their requirements for completion. If this math course would appear on either of these lists, you should answer "Yes."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BBEGMTRQ

Wording

Beginning/Intermediate Algebra or Beginning/Intermediate Mathematics

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BINTALGRQ

Wording

Introduction to Algebra

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BCOLALGRQ

Wording

College Algebra

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BOTHMTRQ

Wording

[If N16BOTHMATH = 1 and N16BOTHMATH_other ne missing] [N16BOTHMATH_other] [else] Basic math course

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. What is your understanding of the term “general education requirement”?

3. What is your understanding of the term “degree requirement”?

Question

Name

N16BREADNUM

Wording

How many English, reading, writing, or literature courses have you taken since July 2014?

Help Text

Include only courses specifically classified as English, reading, writing, or literature courses. For instance, even though a Philosophy course might require a large amount of reading and writing, it is not designated as an English, reading, writing, or literature course.

Do not include any reading courses taken before July 2014.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BREADNUM
Wording	| course(s)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BREADREM

Wording

Since July 2014, have you taken a basic/developmental English or basic/developmental writing or basic/developmental reading courses?

Help Text

Basic or developmental courses are used to strengthen your basic reading and writing skills. Students are usually assigned to these courses on the basis of a placement test taken before the school year begins.

If you have taken these courses prior to July 2014, do not include them in your answer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREADREM

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16BREADTYP

Wording

Since July 2014, have you taken any of the following courses? Please select the closest course titles:

Help Text

When reviewing these course options, choose any courses that seem related to the ones you have taken. If an English, reading, writing or literature course you took does not relate to the available categories, select "Other" and then enter the title of the course.

Do not include any reading courses taken before July 2014.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BESL
Wording	English as a second language or ESL
Item Name	N16BBASWRIT
Wording	Basic Writing Skills or Basic Composition Skills
Item Name	N16BCOLLREAD
Wording	College Reading
Item Name	N16BFOUNREAD
Wording	Foundations of Writing, Foundations of English, or Foundations of Reading
Item Name	N16BINTWRIT
Wording	Introduction to Writing or Composition
Item Name	N16BCOLLCOMP
Wording	College Composition
Item Name	N16BINTLIT
Wording	Introduction to Literature
Item Name	N16BOTHREAD
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16BOTHREAD_other
Wording	Please specify

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you go about answering?

Question

Name

N16BREADREQ1

Wording

Does this [T_READ] course fulfill a general education requirement and/or a degree requirement?

Help Text

Universities generally have major non-specific requirements for degree attainment known as "General Education" (or "Gen Ed") or "Core" requirements. Additionally, specific majors generally publish their requirements for completion. If this English, reading, writing, or literature course would appear on either of these lists, you should answer "Yes."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BREADREQ1

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16BREADREQ

Wording

Do any of the following courses fulfill a general education requirement and/or a degree requirement?

Help Text

Universities generally have major non-specific requirements for degree attainment known as "General Education" (or "Gen Ed") or "Core" requirements. Additionally, specific majors generally publish their requirements for completion. If this English, reading, writing, or literature course would appear on either of these lists, you should answer "Yes."

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BBASWRTRQ

Wording

Basic Writing Skills or Basic Composition Skills

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BCOLLRDRQ

Wording

College Reading

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BFOUNRDRQ

Wording

Foundations of Writing, Foundations of English, or Foundations of Reading

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BINTWRTRQ

Wording

Introduction to Writing or Composition

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BCOLLCMPRQ

Wording

College Composition

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16OTHRDRQ

Wording

[If N16BOTHREAD = 1 and N16BOTHREAD_other ne missing] [N16BOTHREAD_other] [else] Basic reading course

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16BSATISACD

Wording

Please use a number from 1 to 5 to answer the following question. One means "completely disagree" and five means "completely agree."

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]:
Generally, I am unhappy with my studies at [NPSAS].

[else]:
Generally, I was unhappy with my studies at [NPSAS].

Help Text

On a scale from 1 to 5, indicate your level of agreement with the statement in the question. By "unhappy with my studies" we mean the degree to which the content and quality of your classes at [NPSAS] did not meet or have not met your expectations.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BSATISACD

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	1 (Completely disagree)
2	2 (Somewhat disagree)
3	3 (Neither disagree nor agree)
4	4 (Somewhat agree)
5	5 (Completely agree)

Possible Probes

1. How did you interpret the term “unhappy” when you answered this question? Why?

2. How did you arrive at your answer?

Question

Name

N16BALLONLIN

Wording

Were any of your classes at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year entirely online?

Help Text

Indicate whether any of your classes were entirely online when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Entirely online courses would not include any in-person components; students access all of their instruction for the course over the Internet.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BALLONLIN

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BONLINEP

Wording

[IF CURRENTLY ENROLLED]:
Is your entire [NPSAS DEGREE] program at [NPSAS] online?

[Else]:
When you last attended [NPSAS] during the 2014-2015 school year, was your entire [NPSAS DEGREE] program online?

Help Text

Indicate whether your [NPSAS DEGREE] program was entirely online when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June, 30, 2015).

In online programs students access all of their coursework over the Internet.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BONLINEP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BPRTONLIN

Wording

Were any of your classes at [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year conducted at least partially online?

Help Text

Indicate whether any of your classes were partially online when you last attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Partially online courses include some in-person components and students also access some of their instruction over the Internet.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BPRTONLIN

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. Do you agree with the description of “partially online” provided in the parentheses?

2. What do you think “conducted at least partially online” means? Can you provide examples?

3. Can you rephrase the question in your own words?

Question

Name

N16BCMPONLIN

Wording

Which of the following components of these classes were conducted online?

Help Text

Indicate any components of your course(s) that were conducted online.

Some examples of discussions could include activities like live chats with other students or faculty, and online forum posts (for example, where faculty members post prompts on a discussion board and students discuss by posting comments).

If there were other components of your classes, not listed, that were conducted online, please indicate them by selecting Other, and then specifying that component.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BONLEXAM
Wording	Exams or quizzes
Item Name	N16BONLPRES
Wording	Lectures or presentations
Item Name	N16BONLORIEN
Wording	Orientation or first day of class
Item Name	N16BONLHW
Wording	Homework or problem sets
Item Name	N16BONLDISC
Wording	Discussions (e.g., e-board postings or live chat)
Item Name	N16BOTHONL
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16BOTHONL_other
Wording	Please specify:

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. Are any of the terms unclear?

3. Are there any categories missing?

4. Do any of the categories overlap?

Question

Name

N16BIMPACT

Wording

Have you participated in any of the following as part of your undergraduate education?

Help Text

Indicate whether you participated in any of the following as part of your undergraduate education.

An example of a research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements, is one where students and faculty members collaborate on research that is not required to pass a course or to complete program requirements. This research could be faculty-led research or student-led research.

A community based project as part of a regular course (for example, service learning) can also be referred to as “experiential learning” and often allows for direct experience with topics related to a class or an ongoing issue in the community.

Culminating senior experiences, such as a capstone course, senior project or thesis, or comprehensive exam, often ask students to create a project, take a course, or take a comprehensive exam which integrates and applies what they've learned throughout their college experience.

A program in which you were mentored might involve having individuals who are adults or older students available for guidance acting as a role model to help students reach their full academic potential.

A learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together could be programs that encourage integration of learning across courses, and involve students with issues beyond the classroom by exploring common topics and/or common readings of a discipline.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BIMPRSRCH

Wording

Research project with a faculty member outside of course or program requirements

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BIMPCOMM

Wording

Community based project as part of a regular course (for example, service learning)

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BIMPSENR

Wording

Culminating senior experience, such as capstone course, senior project or thesis, or comprehensive exam

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BIMPMENT

Wording

Program in which you were mentored

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16BIMPLRN

Wording

Learning community or some other formal program where groups of students take two or more classes together

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. In your own words, how would you define “community-based project”

3. In your own words, how would you define “learning communities?”

4. Is there anything you think is missing from or can be combined in this list?

5. For any “yes” item: “What was the length of time that you participated in this activity?”

Question

Name

N16BSABEVR

Wording

During your undergraduate education, did you ever study abroad?

Help Text

Study abroad programs offer opportunities for students to pursue educational programs outside of the United States.

Study abroad experience does not have to be limited to your education at [NPSAS]. Please include any study abroad experience at any school you have ever attended during your undergraduate education.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BSABEVR

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16BSALEN

Wording

How long did you study abroad?

Help Text

Indicate the length of time that you spent studying abroad.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BSALENAMT

Wording

__ |Amount

Item Name

N16BSALENTIM

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Year(s)
2	Term(s) or Semester(s)
3	Month(s)
4	Week(s)

Question

Name

N16BSABREG

Wording

In what continent(s) did you study abroad?

Help Text

Study abroad programs offer opportunities for students to pursue educational programs outside of the United States.

Please select the continent(s) in which you have studied.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BSABREG
Wording	North America South America Europe Asia Africa Australia Antarctica

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer the question? Why?

Question

Name

N16BASACOUNA

Wording

In what country or countries have you studied abroad?

Help Text

Study abroad programs offer opportunities for students to pursue educational programs outside of the United States.

Please select the country or countries in which you have studied.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BASACOUNA
Wording	(dropdown list of countries)

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to find your country in the dropdown list? Why?

2. Do you have any suggestions to improve the format of this question?

Question

Name

N16BASACOUNB

Wording

In what country or countries have you studied abroad?

Help Text

Study abroad programs offer opportunities for students to pursue educational programs outside of the United States.

Please provide the name of the country or countries in which you have studied.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BASACOUNB
Wording	(textbox entry)

Possible Probes

1. You were just asked this same question in a different format. The previous question asked you to choose your country from a dropdown list after you chose the continent of the country. This question asks you to enter the country in a textbox format. Which of the versions of this item do you prefer? Why?

Question

Name

N16BEXPEVR

Wording

What is the highest level of education you ever expect to complete at any school?

(Provide your best guess even if you are not sure.)

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that you ever expect to complete at any school. If you do not plan to pursue any education beyond what you are currently working on, enter your current degree or program.

Undergraduate level courses, no undergraduate degree or certificate expected means taking courses at the undergraduate level but not expecting to formally enroll in a degree or certificate program of any sort.

Undergraduate certificates or diplomas usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license. Other examples include certificates in administrative support, computer programming, and medical records.

An associate's degree normally requires at least 2, but less than 4 years, of full-time equivalent college work.

A bachelor's degree is usually awarded by a 4-year college or university and usually requires at least 4 years of full-time, college-level work.

Graduate level courses, no graduate degree or certificate expected means already holding an undergraduate degree or certificate and enrolling in graduate-level courses beyond a bachelor's degree, but not expecting to formally enroll in a graduate degree program.

A post-baccalaureate certificate provides students who already hold a bachelor's degree with new or additional training in an area of specialization. Certificates typically require fewer course hours than do master's or doctoral degrees, and do not require a thesis or dissertation. Examples of this include certificates in accounting, computer science, and human resource management.

A master's degree usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work and may require a thesis or a practicum.

A post-master's certificate usually requires completion of 24 semester credit hours beyond the master's degree but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level.

A doctoral degree, research/scholarship is a Ph.D. or other doctor's degree that requires advanced work beyond the master's level, including the preparation and defense of a dissertation based on original research, or the planning and execution of an original project demonstrating substantial artistic or scholarly achievement. Some examples of this type of degree may include Ed.D., D.M.A., D.B.A., D.Sc., D.A., or D.M., and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

A professional doctoral degree is a doctor's degree that is conferred upon completion of a program providing the knowledge and skills for the recognition, credential, or license required for professional practice. The degree is awarded after a period of study such that the total time to the degree, including both pre-professional and professional preparation, equals at least six full-time equivalent academic years. Some of these degrees include: chiropractic (D.C., or D.C.M.); dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D.); law (L.L.B. or J.D.); medicine (M.D.); optometry (O.D.), osteopathic medicine (D.O.); pharmacy (Pharm.D.); Podiatry (D.P.M., Pod.D., D.P.); or veterinary medicine (D.V.M.), and others, as designated by the awarding institution.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BEXPEVR

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Undergraduate level courses, no undergraduate degree or certificate expected
2	Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including certificates leading to a license (example: cosmetology)
3	Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)
4	Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)
5	Graduate level courses, no graduate degree or certificate expected
6	Post-baccalaureate certificate
7	Master’s degree
8	Post-master's certificate
9	Doctoral degree, research/scholarship (including: PhD, EdD, etc.)
10	Professional doctoral degree (including: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, etc.)

Question

Name

N16BGRDAPP

Wording

Have you applied to graduate school? (if you are in the process of applying, please select "Yes".)

Help Text

Please indicate whether you have applied to any graduate programs.

If you are currently in the process of applying to graduate school, then select Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BGRDAPP

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. What sorts of actions would you consider qualifying as “applying” to graduate school?

Question

Name

N16BGRDPLN

Wording

What is the likelihood that you will apply to graduate school within the next 12 months?

Help Text

Starting with today and thinking about the next 12 calendar months, indicate the likelihood you will apply to graduate school.

If there is no chance to very little chance you will apply to graduate school within the next 12 months, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will apply to graduate school within the next 12 months, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BGRDPLN

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you decide on your answer?

Question

Name

N16BGRDATND

Wording

What is the likelihood that you will attend graduate school within the next 12 months?

Help Text

Starting with today and thinking about the next 12 calendar months, indicate the likelihood you will attend graduate school.

If there is no chance to very little chance you will attend graduate school within the next 12 months, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will attend graduate school within the next 12 months, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16BGRDATND

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you decide on your answer?

Question

Name

N16BNOGRPS

Wording

Why did you decide to postpone applying to graduate school?

Help Text

Indicate all the reasons you chose not to apply to graduate school.

Academic reasons might include lack of interest in graduate school, lack of pre-requisites, low GPA, etc.

Financial reasons might include an insufficient amount of financial aid, the inability or a lack of desire to take on more student loan debt, insufficient funds to pay for other expenses (such as living expenses, books and supplies, etc.), etc.

Employment reasons might include not having time to go to graduate school because of being currently employed, not needing a graduate degree for your current career, not being able to take time off, etc.

If there are other reasons for postponing your application to graduate school that are not listed, please indicate it by selecting Other, and then specify the reason in the textbox.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BNOGRPACD
Wording	Academic reasons (no interest, grades, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGRPFIN
Wording	Financial reasons (insufficient financial aid, can't afford to go, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGRPEMP
Wording	Employment reasons (working now, not necessary for current career, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGRPOTH
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16BNOGRPOTH_other
Wording	Please specify

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. Did the explanation of “academic reasons, employment reasons, and financial reasons” [found in parenthesis] match your interpretation of the term(s)?

3. How easy or difficult was it for you to classify your reasons for not applying according to the provided options?

Question

Name

N16BNOGD

Wording

Why did you decide not to apply to graduate school?

Help Text

Indicate all the reasons you chose not to apply to graduate school.

Academic reasons might include lack of interest in graduate school, lack of pre-requisites, low GPA, etc.

Financial reasons might include an insufficient amount of financial aid, the inability or a lack of desire to take on more student loan debt, insufficient funds to pay for other expenses (such as living expenses, books and supplies, etc.), etc.

Employment reasons might include not having time to go to graduate school because of being currently employed, not needing a graduate degree for your current career, not being able to take time off, etc.

If there are other reasons for postponing your application to graduate school that are not listed, please indicate it by selecting Other, and then specify the reason in the textbox.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16BNOGDACD
Wording	Academic reasons (no interest, grades, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGDFIN
Wording	Financial reasons (insufficient financial aid, can't afford to go, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGDEMP
Wording	Employment reasons (working now, not necessary for current career, etc.)
Item Name	N16BNOGDOTH
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16BNOGDOTH_other
Wording	Please specify:

Possible Probes

4. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

5. Did the explanation of “academic reasons, employment reasons, and financial reasons” [found in parenthesis] match your interpretation of the term(s)?

6. How easy or difficult was it for you to classify your reasons for not applying according to the provided options?

Financial Aid

Spec Name

Value

Question Name

N16CAIDGATE1

Wording

Which of the following sources of financial aid did you receive or use to pay for your education in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

In thinking only about the 2014-2015 school year, indicate which sources of financial aid you received to pay for your education expenses. Include any and all benefits or money that went towards tuition, room and board, books, etc.

Fellowships are often sponsored by a specific organization or association and are accompanied by a monetary award for study or research.

Private organization scholarships, for example:

·         UNCF

·         National Merit Scholarship Corporation

·         Corporate foundations (for example, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation)

·         Civic and religious organizations

Federal, state, and institution work-study jobs are offered to students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses.

The most common education loan sources include:

·         Federal government

·         Private institutions (e.g., banks, credit unions, and sometimes states)

Earnings from employment may be from past or current jobs. Do not include any earnings you made in a work-study job.

Financial assistance from your employer or from your parents’ or guardians’ employer:

·         Employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement

·         Employer scholarships as a benefit to employees and their dependents

Veterans education benefits:

·         Post-9/11 GI Bill

·         Montgomery GI Bill

·         Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

If you receive another source of financial aid for your education not listed, please indicate it by selecting other. Then, please specify the source by entering it in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CAIDFELL1
Wording	Fellowship
Item Name	N16CAIDPRV1
Wording	Scholarship(s) from a private organization
Item Name	N16CAIDGRT1
Wording	Grants or scholarships from the government or [NPSAS]
Item Name	N16CAIDWKST1
Wording	Work study
Item Name	N16CAIDLOAN1
Wording	Loans (from any source)
Item Name	N16CAIDEARN1
Wording	Earnings from employment (other than work study)
Item Name	N16CAIDFAM1
Wording	Financial assistance from [{if N16AMARR=2} spouse,] parents or guardians, friends, or family
Item Name	N16CAIDEMP1
Wording	Financial assistance from your employer or from your parents' or guardians' employer
Item Name	N16CAIDVET1
Wording	Veterans education benefits
Item Name	N16CAIDOTH1
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16CAIDOTH1_other
Wording	Please specify

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. Is there anything missing from the list of funding options? Are any of the terms unclear or confusing?

3. What is your general impression of the layout of this item on the screen?

4. How did you feel about the confirmation box that appeared verifying your selections?

Question Name

N16CAIDGATE2

Wording

Which of the following sources of financial aid did you receive or use to pay for your education in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

In thinking only about the 2014-2015 school year, indicate which sources of financial aid you received to pay for your education expenses. These would include tuition, room and board, books, etc. 

Fellowships are often sponsored by a specific organization or association and are accompanied by a monetary award for study or research.

Private organization scholarships, for example:

·         UNCF

·         National Merit Scholarship Corporation

·         Corporate foundations (for example, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation)

·         Civic and religious organizations

Graduate assistantships are work appointments that provide financial support for graduate studies. Examples of graduate assistantships include graduate teaching assistantships and graduate research assistantships. 

A traineeship is a form of financial support, and requirements vary by the particular traineeship program. Many traineeships include individualized mentoring and training experiences.

The most common education loan sources include:

·         Federal student loans

·         Private student loans (e.g., from banks, credit unions, and sometimes states)

Earnings from employment may be from past or current jobs. Do not include any earnings you may have made in assistantships, traineeships, or internships in graduate school.

Financial assistance from your employer or from your parents’ or guardians’ employer:

·         Employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement

·         Employer scholarships as a benefit to employees and their dependents

Veterans’ education benefits:

·         Post-9/11 GI Bill

·         Montgomery GI Bill

·         Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

If you receive another source of financial aid for your education not listed, please indicate it by selecting other. Then please specify the other source by typing it in the textbox.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CAIDFELL2
Wording	Fellowship
Item Name	N16CAIDPRV2
Wording	Scholarship(s) from a private organization
Item Name	N16CAIDGRT2
Wording	Grants or scholarships from the government or [NPSAS]
Item Name	N16CAIDAST2
Wording	Assistantship(s)
Item Name	N16CAIDTSHP2
Wording	Traineeship
Item Name	N16CAIDINT2
Wording	Internship, clinical residency
Item Name	N16CAIDLOAN2
Wording	Loans (from any source)
Item Name	N16CAIDEARN2
Wording	Earnings from employment (other than sources listed above)
Item Name	N16CAIDFAM2
Wording	Financial assistance from [{if married} spouse], parents or guardians, friends, or family
Item Name	N16CAIDEMP2
Wording	Financial assistance from your employer
Item Name	N16CAIDFOR2
Wording	Foreign (non-U.S.) support
Item Name	N16CAIDVET2
Wording	Veterans education benefits
Item Name	N16CAIDOTH2
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16CAIDOTH2_other
Wording	Please specify

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. Is there anything missing from the list of funding options? Are any of the terms unclear or confusing?

3. What is your general impression of the layout of this item on the screen?

4. How did you feel about the confirmation box that appeared verifying your selections?

Question Name

N16CTUIPROP

Wording

Was all, some, or none of your tuition covered by your [fellowship] [scholarship(s) from a private organization,] [financial support from your employer or your parents’ or guardians’ employer,] [Veterans’ education benefits]?

Help Text

Indicate whether the money you were awarded covered all, some, or none of your tuition for the 2014-2015 school year?

Only include money that went toward tuition in your answer. Do not include fees, room and board, books, etc.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CTUIPROP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	All
2	Some
0	None

Possible Probe

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you arrive at your answer?

Question Name

N16TUIRCPT

Wording

How did you receive the money from your [fellowship] [scholarship(s) from a private organization,] [financial support from your employer or your parents’ or guardians’ employer,] [Veterans education benefits]?

Help Text

Indicate the way in which you received the money you were awarded.

If you ever received cash or checks in your name answer I received the aid directly. 

If money was directly credited to your student account at [NPSAS] please answer The aid went directly to [NPSAS].

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CTUIRCPT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	I received the aid directly
2	The aid went directly to [NPSAS]
3	I received some of the aid directly and some went directly to [NPSAS]

Possible Probe

1. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

2. Describe the ways in which the aid came either to you and/or to your school.

Question Name

N16COTGRTAMT (REVISED)

Wording

Thinking only of the 2014–2015 school year, what was the total amount you received in...

(If you are unsure of the amount(s), please provide your best guess.)

Help Text

Provide the total amount you received for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) for each type of benefit or scholarship listed. Include benefits or scholarships you received for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess.

The types of aid below may come to you directly or may be given to the financial aid office at your school.

Fellowships come in many forms. They are often sponsored by a specific organization or association and are accompanied by a monetary award for study or research.

Veteran's education benefits

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Montgomery GI Bill

Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)

Financial assistance from an employer

Employer-sponsored tuition reimbursement

Employer scholarships as a benefit to employees and their dependents

Private organization scholarships, for example:

UNCF

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

Corporate foundations (for example, Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation)

Civic and religious organizations

Do not report scholarships received from any state or schools you may have attended in the 2014-2015 school year in this question, even if these schools are private institutions. Also do not include any student loan amounts here; there are separate questions that ask about student loans.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CAFELLAMT
Wording	A Fellowship $|.00
Item Name	N16CPRVGTAMT
Wording	Scholarships from a private organization $|.00
Item Name	N16CEMPGTAMT
Wording	Financial assistance from your employer $|.00
Item Name	N16CVETAMT
Wording	Veterans education benefits $|.00
Item Name	N16CINTRNAMT
Wording	Internship $|.00

Possible Probe

1. How did you go about answering this question?

2. Can you describe the source(s) of the aid you received referenced in the question?

Question Name

N16CLOANINT

Wording

You indicated you took out loans for the 2014-2015 school year.

There are two main types of loans we are interested in:

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

Help Text

This is an informational screen only. (Hit the “next” button).

Question Name

N16CFEDLN

Wording

Thinking only about the 2014–2015 school year, did you take out any federal student loans?

(Federal student loans include subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), Perkins Loans, and graduate and professional student PLUS Loans, but do not include parent PLUS Loans.)

Help Text

Indicate whether you took out federal student loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include federal student loans for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans)

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for Direct Loan eligibility.

Undergraduate and graduate level students are eligible to receive Direct Loans, which can be either subsidized or unsubsidized.

Perkins Loan

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.

This is a campus-based loan program, with the school acting as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government.

Federal Graduate PLUS loan

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must apply to the Department of Education.

Only graduate level students are eligible to receive Graduate and Professional PLUS loans, which are unsubsidized.

Students also must show they are creditworthy.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CFEDLN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CFEDAMT

Wording

For the 2014-2015 school year, how much did you borrow in [helplink] federal student loans [end helplink]? Do not include any money borrowed in private loans or any money borrowed from family or friends in your answer.

(If you are unsure of the amount of your federal student loans, please provide your best guess.)

Help Text

Indicate the amount of federal student loans you took out for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include federal student loans for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans)

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for Direct Loan eligibility.

Undergraduate and graduate level students are eligible to receive Direct Loans, which can be either subsidized or unsubsidized.

Perkins Loan

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.

This is a campus-based loan program, with the school acting as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government.

Federal Graduate PLUS loan

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must apply to the Department of Education.

Only graduate level students are eligible to receive Graduate and Professional PLUS loans, which are unsubsidized.

Students also must show they are creditworthy.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CFEDAMT
Wording	$|.00

Possible Probes

1. How did you arrive at your answer?

2. How confident are you in your answer?

Question Name

N16CFEDEST

Wording

For the 2014-2015 school year only, please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in federal student loans. Would you say it was...

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the amount you borrowed in federal student loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include federal student loans for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans)

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for Direct Loan eligibility.

Undergraduate and graduate level students are eligible to receive Direct Loans, which can be either subsidized or unsubsidized.

Perkins Loan

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.

This is a campus-based loan program, with the school acting as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government.

Federal Graduate PLUS loan

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must apply to the Department of Education.

Only graduate level students are eligible to receive Graduate and Professional PLUS loans, which are unsubsidized.

Students also must show they are creditworthy.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CFEDEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less than $4,000
2	$4,000 - $7,999
3	$8,000 - $9,999
4	$10,000 - $12,999
5	$13,000 - $15,999
6	$16,000 - $19,999
7	$20,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CPRVLN

Wording

Thinking only about the 2014-2015 school year, did you take out any private loans borrowed from a private lender?

(Private loans are borrowed from a private lender such as a bank or sometimes a state, usually require a co-signer, and have market interest rates based on credit history. [Helplink] Click here for examples of private loans [end helplink]).

Help Text

Indicate whether you received any type of private or alternative loans from a private lender during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include private loans for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CPRVLN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CPRVAMT

Wording

For the 2014-2015 school year, how much did you borrow in [helplink] private loans [end helplink]? Do not include any money borrowed in federal loans or any money borrowed from family or friends in your answer.

(If you are unsure of the amount of your private loans, please provide your best guess.)

Help Text

Indicate the amount that you borrowed in private or alternative loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include the private loan amount borrowed for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. If you are unsure of the amount of your private loans, provide your best guess.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CPRVAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CPRVEST

Wording

For the 2014-2015 school year, please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in private loans. Would you say it was...

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the amount you borrowed in alternative or private loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include the private loan amount borrowed for all schools you attended in 2014-2015. If you are unsure of the amount of your private loans, provide your best guess.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont. 

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CPRVEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less than $3,000
2	$3,000 - $6,999
3	$7,000 - $9,999
4	$10,000 - $12,999
5	$13,000 - $15,999
6	$16,000 - $19,999
7	$20,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CAPPAID

Wording

Did you apply for financial aid for the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate whether you applied for financial aid for any portion of the 2014-2015 school year by completing application forms such as the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or those required by a state agency, private organization, private lender, by [NPSAS], or by any other schools you attended in 2014-2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CAPPAID

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CNOAPP

Wording

Please indicate whether the following were reasons you did not apply for financial aid. Was it because you…

Help Text

Indicate whether any of the reasons provided were reasons you did not apply for financial aid in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

If there is another reason why you did not apply for financial aid that is not already provided, answer Other reason not listed, and then specify the reason in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CNODEBT

Wording

Did not want to take on debt

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CNONEED

Wording

Could afford to go to school without financial aid

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CTHKEL

Wording

Thought you would be ineligible

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CHSAPP

Wording

Did not have enough information about how to apply for financial aid

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CFMCON

Wording

Thought the application forms were too much work or too time-consuming

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CAPOTH

Wording

Other reason not listed

Item Name

N16CAPOTH_other

Wording

Please specify

Question Name

N16CGRLNNPYR

Wording

What is the total amount of money you borrowed in student loans for your graduate education for the 2014-2015 school year only (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)?

Please include all federal, private, state, and school loans. Do not include any grants or scholarships or any money borrowed from family or friends in your answer.

(If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess.)

Help Text

Indicate the total amount of money you borrowed in graduate student loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Only include graduate student loans for the 2014-2015 school year in your answer. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans, and include money borrowed for all schools you attended in 2014-2015.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRLNNPYR
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGRLNYEST

Wording

The NPSAS interview is designed to help us better understand how students and their families pay for college expenses through savings, financial aid, and work. Please consider answering this important question.

For your graduate education for the 2014-2015 school year only (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you borrowed...

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the amount you borrowed in graduate student loans for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Only include graduate student loans for the 2014-2015 school year in your answer. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans, and include money borrowed for all schools you attended in 2014-2015.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CGRLNYEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	$0
1	Less than $10,000
2	$10,000 - $14,999
3	$15,000 - $24,999
4	$25,000 - $34,999
5	$35,000 - $44,999
6	$45,000 - $59,999
7	$60,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CREFUND1

Wording

[If no loans taken out for the 2014-2015 school year]:
After paying for your tuition and fees, did you or will you receive a refund of any scholarships or grants from [NPSAS]?

[Else]:
After paying for your tuition and fees, did you or will you receive a refund of any scholarships, grants, or loans from [NPSAS]?

Help Text

A refund or disbursement of aid may occur when the amount of money required for tuition and fees is less than the amount promised to you in scholarships, grants, or loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CREFUND1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CREFUND2

Wording

Did you or will you...

Help Text

Please indicate how you did or will receive the refund. If none of these options describe how the refund was or will be given to you, choose Do something else not listed with the refund.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CREFUND2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Ask your school to deposit the refund directly to your bank or credit union account
2	Cash or deposit the refund check at a bank or credit union yourself
3	Cash the refund check somewhere other than a bank or credit union (example: a check-cashing business, grocery or convenience store)
4	Receive the refund on a prepaid debit card
5	Receive the refund through your student ID card
6	Do something else not listed with the refund

Item Name

N16CREFUND2_other

Wording

Please specify

Question Name

N16CUGLN

Wording

[If less-than-2-year school and before July 1, 2015]:
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will you have borrowed in student loans for your entire college or vocational education?

[Else if less-than-2-year school and on or after July 1, 2015]
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much did you borrow in student loans for your entire college or vocational education?

[Else if before July 1, 2015]
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will you have borrowed in student loans for your entire undergraduate education?

[Else]
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much did you borrow in student loans for your entire undergraduate education?

[all get the following instruction]:
Please include all federal, private, state, and school loans. Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or any money borrowed from family or friends. 

(If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess. If you have never taken out any student loans for your [{If Graduate Student}: undergraduate] education enter "0" in the box.)

Help Text

Indicate the total amount that you have borrowed to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include money borrowed for each year of your enrollment as an undergraduate student. Also include money borrowed for all schools that you have attended as an undergraduate student. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include money borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CUGLN
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CULNEST

Wording

[All get the following instruction]:
The NPSAS interview is designed to help us better understand how students and their families pay for college expenses through savings, financial aid, and work. Please consider answering this important question.

[If less-than-2-year school and before July 1, 2015]
For your entire college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you will have borrowed...

[Else if less-than-2-year school and on or after July 1, 2015]
For your entire college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you borrowed...

[Else if before July 1, 2015]
For your entire undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you will have borrowed...

[Else]
For your entire undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you borrowed...

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the total amount that you have borrowed to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include money borrowed for each year of your enrollment as an undergraduate student. Also include money borrowed for all schools that you have attended as an undergraduate student. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include money borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CULNEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	$0
1	Less than $5,000
2	$5,000 - $14,999
3	$15,000 - $19,999
4	$20,000 - $29,999
5	$30,000 - $39,999
6	$30,000 - $59,999
7	$60,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CUGOWE

Wording

Do you still owe all, some, or none of the total student loans that you took out for your undergraduate education?

Help Text

Indicate whether you still owe all, some, or none of the total amount you borrowed in federal, private, state, or school undergraduate loans through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include Parent Plus loans or any money borrowed from family or friends. Also, do not consider any amount borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CUGOWE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	All
2	Some
0	None

Question Name

N16CUGPRVT

Wording

[If Graduate Student]
Of the [total amount] you borrowed for your undergraduate education, how much was in private loans?

[If less-than-2-year school and before July 1, 2015]
Of the [total amount] you will have borrowed for college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will be in private loans?

[Else if less-than-2-year school and on or after July 1, 2015]
Of the [total amount] you borrowed for college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much was in private loans?

[Else if before July 1, 2015]
Of the [total amount] you will have borrowed for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will be in private loans?

[Else]
Of the [total amount] you borrowed for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much was in private loans?

[All get this instruction]:

(If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess. If you have never taken out any private loans for your [{If Graduate Student} undergraduate] education, enter "0" in the box.)

Help Text

Indicate the total amount that you have borrowed in private loans to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include private loans borrowed for each year of your enrollment as an undergraduate student and for all schools that you attended as an undergraduate student.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CUGPRVT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CUGPRVEST

Wording

[If Graduate Student]
Please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in private loans to pay for your undergraduate education. Would you say it was…

[If less-than-2-year school and before July 1, 2015]
Please indicate the range for how much you will have borrowed in private loans to pay for your college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it will be…

[Else if less-than-2-year school and on or after July 1, 2015]
Please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in private loans to pay for your college or vocational education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it was…

[Else if before July 1, 2015]
Please indicate the range for how much you will have borrowed in private loans to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it will be…

[Else]
Please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in private loans to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it was…

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the amount you borrowed in private loans to pay for your undergraduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include private loans borrowed for each year of your enrollment as an undergraduate student and for all schools that you have attended as an undergraduate student.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CUGPRVEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	$0
1	Less than $5,000
2	$5,000 - $9,999
3	$10,000 - $19,999
4	$20,000 - $29,999
5	$30,000 - $39,999
6	$40,000 - $59,999
7	$60,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CGRLN

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will you have borrowed in student loans for your entire graduate education?

[Else]
Through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much did you borrow in student loans for your entire graduate education?

[All get the following instruction]:
Please include all federal, private, state, and school loans. Do not include any grants or scholarships or any money borrowed from family or friends in your answer.

(If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess. If you have never taken out any student loans for your graduate education, enter "0" in the box.)

Help Text

Indicate the total amount that you have borrowed to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include money borrowed for each year of your enrollment as a graduate student. Also include money borrowed for all schools that you have attended as a graduate student. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include money borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRLN
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGLNEST

Wording

[All get the following instruction]:
The NPSAS interview is designed to help us better understand how students and their families pay for college expenses through savings, financial aid, and work. Please consider answering this important question.

[If before July 1, 2015]
For your entire graduate education through the end of the 2014-15 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that you will have borrowed...

[Else]
For your entire graduate education through the end of the 2014-15 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), would you say that borrowed...

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the total amount that you have borrowed to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include money borrowed for each year of your enrollment as a graduate student. Also include money borrowed for all schools that you have attended as a graduate student. Include the total amount of any federal, private, state, and school loans.

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include money borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CGLNEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	$0
1	Less than $15,000
2	$15,000 - $29,999
3	$30,000 - $49,999
4	$50,000 - $74,999
5	$75,000 - $119,999
6	$120,000 - $169,999
7	$170,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CGROWE

Wording

Do you still owe all, some, or none of that amount (that you borrowed for your graduate education)?

Help Text

Indicate whether you still owe all, some, or none of the total amount you borrowed in federal, private, state, or school graduate loans through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Federal student loans, such as subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (also known as Stafford Loans), are from the federal government.

Private student loans are borrowed from a private lender, such as a bank, credit union, or state, and usually require a co-signer.

School loans are loans for which your school-rather than the Federal government, state government, or another private organization-is the lender. School loans are sometimes restricted to individuals meeting certain qualifications.

State education loans, offered through state-funded programs in certain states, typically require the borrower to be a state resident or attend an approved school within the state. Interest rates and repayment terms for state education loans vary from state to state.

Do not include any money borrowed from family or friends. Also, do not consider any amount borrowed for the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CGROWE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	All
2	Some
0	None

Question Name

N16CGRPRVT

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Of the [total amount] you will have borrowed for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much will be in private loans?

[else]
Of the [total amount] you borrowed for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year, how much was in private loans?

[All get this instruction]

(If you are unsure of the amount, please provide your best guess. If you have never taken out any private loans for your graduate education, enter "0" in the box.)

Help Text

Indicate the total amount that you have borrowed in private loans to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include private loans borrowed for each year of your enrollment as a graduate student and for all schools that you have attended as a graduate student.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRPRVT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGRPRVEST

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Please indicate the range for how much you will have borrowed in private loans to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it will be…

[else]
Please indicate the range for how much you borrowed in private loans to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year. Would you say it was…

Help Text

Choose the option that best describes the amount you borrowed in private loans to pay for your graduate education through the end of the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Include private loans borrowed for each year of your enrollment as a graduate student and for all schools that you have attended as a graduate student.

Private loans, also known as alternative loans, are offered by private lenders. (Some common characteristics of private loans are noted below.)

With private loans there are no federal application forms to complete.

Some students and parents use private loans as a supplement when their federal loans do not provide enough money.

Private loans can have higher interest rates than federal loans.

Unlike federal student loans, private loans are credit based and therefore often require a cosigner if the student does not have an established credit history.

Some examples of commonly used private loans include:

Sallie Mae Smart Option Loan

Wells Fargo Collegiate Loan

Discover Student Loan

Loans from credit unions

Loans from states such as Minnesota’s SELF loan

States with private or alternative student loan programs include Alaska, Connecticut, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, and Vermont.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends. 

Home equity loans are not considered private loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CGRPRVEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	$0
1	Less than $15,000
2	$15,000 - $24,999
3	$25,000 - $49,999
4	$50,000 - $74,999
5	$75,000 - $119,999
6	$120,000 - $169,999
7	$170,000 or more
8	Don't know

Question Name

N16CDCLN

Wording

When you were deciding how to pay for college for the 2014-2015 school year, were you offered any federal student loans?

Help Text

Indicate whether you offered any federal student loans in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). If you were offered a federal loan and did not take it out, answer Yes. If you were not offered any federal loans, answer No.

Do not include Parent PLUS loans, grants or scholarships, or money borrowed from family or friends.

Federal student loans include:

Subsidized and unsubsidized Direct Loans (previously known as Stafford Loans)

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government.

Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for Direct Loan eligibility.

Undergraduate and graduate level students are eligible to receive Direct Loans, which can be either subsidized or unsubsidized.

Perkins Loan

Awarded to undergraduate and graduate students with exceptional financial need.

This is a campus-based loan program, with the school acting as the lender using a limited pool of funds provided by the federal government.

 Federal Graduate PLUS loan

An education loan borrowed directly from the federal government (Direct Loans), with an interest rate and other terms that are set by the federal government. 

Students must apply to the Department of Education. 

Only graduate level students are eligible to receive Graduate and Professional PLUS loans, which are unsubsidized.

Students also must show they are creditworthy.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CDCLN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CDCMAXLN

Wording

Did you choose to take out all, some, or none of the federal student loans you were offered in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

You indicated that you received federal student loans in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). Indicate whether you chose to take out all, some, or none of the money you were offered by the federal government.

If the amount in federal student loans that you accepted was less than the amount offered to you by the government, answer some.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CDCMAXLN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	All
2	Some
0	None

Question Name

N16CDCLRSN

Wording

[If offered federal student loans and chose not to accept all of them]:
What was your main reason for choosing not to accept the [{If received any loans} additional] loan(s) and the full amount of money you were offered?

[Else]
What was your main reason for choosing not to accept the [{If received any loans} additional] loan(s)?

Help Text

Indicate your main reason for choosing not to accept the maximum federal student loan(s) that were offered to you.

If you chose not accept loans for another reason not listed, please indicate it by selecting other, and then specify it in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CDCLRSN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Your college costs were already covered with money from other sources
2	You were concerned that you might not be able to repay the additional loan amount
3	You did not understand the terms of the loan, so you thought it safer to turn down the money
4	You did not like the terms of the loan (for example, the interest rate or having the interest grow while you are still attending school)
5	You did not want more debt
6	Other reason

Item Name

N16CDCLRSN_other

Wording

Please specify

Question Name

N16CAVOIDLNS

Wording

[If taken out any loans]
As a way to avoid taking out additional student loans during the 2014-2015 school year, did you choose to...

[else]
As a way to avoid taking out student loans during the 2014-2015 school year, did you choose to...

Help Text

Indicate whether you chose to do any of the listed options to avoid taking out (additional) student loans during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CFEWCLSES

Wording

Take fewer classes at [NPSAS]?

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CCSTLESS

Wording

Attend a school that cost you less?

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CWRKMORE

Wording

Get a job or work more hours?

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CUNMETND

Wording

[If no loans taken out]:
Would you have borrowed money for the 2014-2015 school year if you could have?

[Else]:
Would you have borrowed more money for the 2014-2015 school year if you could have?

Help Text

Indicate whether you would have borrowed (more) money during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) if the option had been available to you.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CUNMETND

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CNEEDAMT

Wording

[If no loans taken out]:
How much money would you have borrowed for the 2014-2015 school year if you could have?

[Else]:
How much more money would you have borrowed for the 2014-2015 school year if you could have?

Help Text

Indicate how much (more) money you would have borrowed for the 2014-2015 school year if you had the option. Do not include money that you actually borrowed; only include the (additional) amount you would have borrowed if you could have.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CNEEDAMT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less than $1,000
2	$1,000 - $1,999
3	$2,000 - $2,999
4	$3,000 - $4,999
5	$5,000 or more
6	$0

Question Name

N16CREPAY

Wording

[If N16AMARR=2]
Do you expect that anyone other than your spouse, such as your parents or other family members or friends, will help you repay your student loans?

[else]
Do you expect that anyone, such as your parents or other family members or friends, will help you repay your student loans?

Help Text

Indicate whether you think anyone (other than a spouse) will help you repay all or part of your student loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CREPAY

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CPAYSTRAT

Wording

In thinking about repaying your student loans, have your heard of any...

Help Text

Please indicate if you have ever heard of any income-based repayment plans or loan forgiveness-programs to repay student loans.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CSTRATIBR

Wording

Income-based repayment plans

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CSTRATLFP

Wording

Loan forgiveness programs (e.g., Teacher loan Forgiveness, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, etc.)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CUSEIBR

Wording

What is the likelihood that you will use any income-based repayment plans to repay your student loans?

Help Text

If there is no chance to very little chance you will use any income-based repayment plans to repay your student loans, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will use any income-based repayment plans to repay your student loans, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CUSEIBR

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Question Name

N16CUSELFP

Wording

What is the likelihood that you will use any loan forgiveness programs to repay your student loans?

Help Text

If there is no chance to very little chance you will use any loan forgiveness programs to repay your student loans, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will use any loan forgiveness programs to repay your student loans, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CUSELFP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Question Name

N16CASNOW

Wording

Do you approve or disapprove of the AssistNow loan program?

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CASNOW

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Approve
2	Disapprove
3	Don't know

Possible Probe

1. How did you arrive at your answer?

Question Name

N16CSPNNOW

Wording

Do you approve or disapprove of the SponsorMeNow loan program?

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CSPNNOW

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Approve
2	Disapprove
3	Don't know

Possible Probe

1. How did you arrive at your answer?

Question Name

N16CGRAST

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
In the 2014-2015 school year, have you had a graduate teaching assistantship, a graduate research assistantship, or another type of graduate assistantship?

[Else]
In the 2014-2015 school year, did you have a graduate teaching assistantship, a graduate research assistantship, or another type of graduate assistantship?

Help Text

Indicate which type(s) of graduate assistantship(s) you had in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). (If you had more than one type of graduate assistantship in the 2014-2015 school year, check all that apply.)

Graduate teaching assistants work under the supervision of professors and other instructors by providing support for academic instruction. Examples of graduate teaching assistant duties include supervised teaching, leading discussion or laboratory sections, and grading examinations and papers.

Graduate research assistants conduct scholarly research under the direction of faculty members or other investigators. Research conducted as a graduate research assistant sometimes contributes to a student’s thesis or dissertation.

Other graduate assistantships include a variety of positions that are not classified as teaching assistantships or research assistantships. Some other graduate assistants primarily provide administrative or professional support to offices and departments.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRTA
Wording	Graduate teaching assistantship
Item Name	N16CGRRA
Wording	Graduate research assistantship
Item Name	N16CGROTH
Wording	Other graduate assistantship

Question Name

N16CTUITN

Wording

Did you receive a tuition waiver or any other form of full or partial tuition assistance through your assistantship(s)?

(Sometimes a tuition waiver is also called tuition remission or a tuition award.)

Help Text

Indicate whether your tuition was waived, or paid partially or in full by an assistantship in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

A tuition waiver (sometimes called tuition remission or a tuition award) occurs when you do not have to pay part or all of your tuition because your school has waived the requirement. Tuition waivers are sometimes offered to qualified graduate students--particularly out-of-state students--as part of assistantship packages.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CTUITN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CHINS

Wording

As part of your assistantship(s), did you receive health insurance?

Help Text

Some graduate assistantships provide health insurance as a benefit to students. Answer Yes if you received the health insurance benefits offered through your graduate assistantship in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CHINS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
2	No, because did not want it or need it
3	No, because it was not offered

Question Name

N16CGRTAAMT

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What is the amount of your graduate teaching assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year? 

[Else]
What was the amount of your graduate teaching assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the dollar amount of your graduate teaching assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Only include the amount for your graduate teaching assistantship here; there is a separate question for each graduate assistantship type (research or other assistantship) if you have more than one.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRTAAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGRRAAMT

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What is the amount of your graduate research assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else]
What was the amount of your graduate research assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the dollar amount of your graduate research assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Only include the amount for your graduate research assistantship here.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRRAAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGROTHAMT

Wording

[If had a graduate teaching or research assistantship]:
What [{If currently enrolled} is {else} was] the amount of your other graduate assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year? Do not include the amount of any graduate assistantship you've already told us about. 

[else]
What [{If currently enrolled} is {else} was] the amount of your graduate assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the dollar amount of your graduate assistantship for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGROTHAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CCONTAC

Wording

Which of the following activities [{If currently enrolled} do {else} did] you perform as a teaching assistant during the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate which of the following activities you are required to perform as part of your teaching assistantship during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Assume full teaching responsibility: You are solely responsible for teaching an entire course.

Lead discussion sections: You are in charge of discussion sessions for a course taught by a faculty member.

Supervise lab sections: You are responsible for the lab section of a course that is taught by a faculty member.

Assist faculty with grading: You help the professor with grading papers, exams, homework, and projects.

Assist faculty with answering student e-mail messages: You help the professor respond to questions from students through e-mail.

Hold office hours: You are available for scheduled periods of time when students may come and ask questions or get help with the material covered in the course.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CCLSHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled} Assume {else} Assumed] teaching responsibility for one or more courses

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CDISHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled } Lead {else} Led] discussion sections for faculty-taught courses

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CLABHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled} Supervise {else} Supervised] lab sections for faculty-taught courses

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CGRAHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled} Assist {else} Assisted] faculty with grading or other instruction- related activities

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16CMSGHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled} Assist {else} Assisted] faculty with answering student e-mail messages

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16COFFHRS

Wording

[{If currently enrolled} Hold {else} Held] office hours

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CGRTRNAMT

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What is the amount of your traineeship for the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else]
What was the amount of your traineeship for the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the dollar amount of your traineeship for the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRTRNAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question Name

N16CGRHRS

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
During the 2014-2015 school year, how many hours, on average, do you work per week in your graduate school job(s)?

[else]
During the 2014-2015 school year, how many hours, on average, did you work per week in your graduate school job(s)?

Help Text

Indicate the number of hours you work(ed) in an average week in your graduate school job(s) during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Graduate school jobs include graduate research, teaching, or other assistantships, and traineeships.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CGRHRS
Wording	| hours per week

Question Name

N16CGRWEEK

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
For your graduate school job(s), would you say you have worked during all the weeks you attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year, most of them, half of them, or less than half?

[else]
For your graduate school job(s), would you say you worked during all the weeks you attended [NPSAS] in the 2014-2015 school year, most of them, half of them, or less than half?

Help Text

Graduate school jobs include graduate research, teaching, and other assistantships, graduate fellowships, and traineeships.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CGRWEEK

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	All
2	Most
3	Half
4	Less than half

Question Name

N16CWRKSTDY

Wording

Next, [{if Telephone Interview} I; {else} we] have a question about work-study jobs. Federal, state, and institution work-study jobs are offered to students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses. 

During the 2014-2015 school year, did you have a work-study job? 

(Students must file a FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, in order to be considered for the Federal Work-Study program. Work-study jobs are often located on the campus of a student's school and may or may not be related to a student's course of study.)

Help Text

Work-study jobs are offered to undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses. Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. Work-study jobs are often located on the campus of a student's school and may or may not be related to a student's course of study.

Please consider any work-study jobs held at any time since starting your college education, regardless of which college, university, or trade school you attended at the time.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16CWRKSTDY

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question Name

N16CCSTBKS

Wording

Next, we’d like to ask you some questions about money you spent on any instructional materials required by your school or instructor for classes. Do not include optional or recommended course materials in your answers.

During the 2014-2015 school year, about how much did you spend on:

(Indicate “0” if you did not spend any money on any of these items. Digital access codes purchased separately from textbooks should be included in the “Other required course materials” category.)

Help Text

Required course materials include those a Professor or other instructor requires for the class and has made known through the syllabus, the bookstore, learning management system, and/or verbal instructions. These are materials you purchase/rent/borrow and may include textbooks (including print and/or digital versions), access codes, course packs, or other customized materials. Do not include optional or recommended course materials in your answers.

Textbooks— print versions only may be hard back or softback. They include new, used, rented, and borrowed materials. They may or may not include digital access codes. 

Digital textbooks are a digital version of a physical textbook. They may or may not include digital access codes.  

Digital Access Codes provide online course content that is accessible through a unique code/password. They provide features such as digital homework modules, study materials, and interactive videos.

Digital Access codes are available either bundled with a textbook or sold separately. Access codes do not always include a subscription to an e-book or print book and may be purchased as stand-alone items. If you purchased a Digital Access Code together with a digital textbook, please include the cost with Required digital textbooks. If you purchased a Digital Access Code together with a print textbook, please include the cost with Required textbooks—print version only. If you purchased your Digital Access Code as a stand-alone item, please include the cost with Other required course materials not already mentioned 

Required technology might include:

Software

Calculator

Supplies might include:

Lab or medical equipment or uniforms that you must purchase or rent

Art supplies or other mechanical supplies required to complete coursework

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16CCSTDIG
Wording	Required digital textbooks: $|.00
Item Name	N16CCSTTEXT
Wording	Required textbooks—print versions only: $|.00
Item Name	N16CCSTTECH
Wording	Technology required to enroll in classes: $|.00
Item Name	N16CCSTSUPP
Wording	Supplies $|.00
Item Name	N16CCSTOTH
Wording	Other required course materials not already mentioned $|.00

Possible Probes

1. How did you go about answering?

2. Were you familiar with all the categories in the list of options?

3. What is your general impression of the layout of this question?

4. Do you have any suggestions for a different way to ask this question?

Employment

Spec Name

Value

Question

Name

N16DINTRO

Wording

[If N16CGRTA in (0, missing) and N16CGRRA in (0, missing) and N16CGROTH in (0, missing) and N16CGRFELL in (0, missing) and N16CGRTRNSHP in (0, missing)]
Now, we are interested in collecting information about any jobs for pay you have held [{if before July 1, 2015} after June 2014 {else} between June 2014 and July 2015], even if you held them during breaks or when you weren’t taking classes.

When thinking about paid jobs, please include any self-employment [{if N16CWRKSTDY=1} , work study jobs,] and paid internships.

[Else]
Thanks for providing us information about your [school_job2 + school_job3 + school_job4].

Now, we are interested in collecting information about any other jobs for pay you have held [{if before July 1, 2015} after June 2014 {else} between June 2014 and July 2015], even if you held them during breaks or when you weren’t in class.

When thinking about paid jobs, please include any self-employment [{if N16CWRKSTDY=1} , work study jobs,] and paid internships. Do not provide information about your [school_job2 + school_job3 + school_job4] here.

Help Text

 This is an informational screen only. (Click the Next button.)

Question

Name

N16DCUREMP

Wording

[If N16CGRTA in (0, missing) and N16CGRRA in (0, missing) and N16CGROTH in (0, missing) and N16CGRFELL in (0, missing) and N16CGRTRNSHP in (0, missing)]
Are you currently working for pay?

[else]
Not including your [school_job2 + school_job3 + school_job4], are you currently working for pay?

Help Text

Indicate whether you are currently working for pay.

Please consider any jobs for pay, including: full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, work-study jobs, and paid internships.

If you currently hold any paid jobs, including if you are self-employed, or hold a work-study jobs or paid internship, answer Yes.

If you do not currently work or if all current work is unpaid, such as unpaid internships, answer No. If you do not currently work for pay, but previously worked for pay answer No. Later questions in the survey will ask about previous paid employment.

Federal work-study jobs are offered to undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses. Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program.

An internship is any formal or informal program that provides on-the-job-experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. Many work in internships in order to learn new skills or to gain job experience. Consider only paid internships when answering this question.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DCUREMP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DANYJOB

Wording

[If (N16CGRTA in (0, blank) and N16CGRRA in (0, blank) and N16CGROTH in (0, blank) and N16CGRFELL in (0, blank) and N16CGRTRNSHP in (0, blank)]:
[If before July 1, 2015: Have/ELSE: Did] you [If before July 1, 2015: worked/ELSE: work] for pay during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)?

[Else]:
Other than your [school_job2 + school_job3 + school_job4], [If before July 1, 2015: have/ELSE: Did] you [If before July 1, 2015: worked/ELSE: work] for pay during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015)?

Help Text

Indicate whether you held a job during the 2014-2015 school year.

Only include paid jobs. Do not include any work-study jobs, assistantships, fellowships, or traineeships, or jobs held only during a school break, unless you were attending school during the break.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DANYJOB

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DEMPLOY01

Wording

[If iteration = 1 and N16DCUREMP = 1]
What is the name of your current employer?

(If you have more than one employer, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)

[Else if iteration = 1]
What was the name of the last employer you had [{if on or after July 1, 2015} prior to July 2015]?

(If you had more than one employer at the same time, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)

[else if iteration = 2]
What is the name of another employer you have worked for (will work for) between July 2014 and June 2015?

(If you have more than one additional employer, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)

[else]
What is the name of another employer you have worked for (or will work for) between July 2014 and June 2015?

(If you have more than one additional employer, tell [{if TIO mode} me {else} us] about only one of them now. [{If TIO mode} I {else} We] will collect the names of any other employers later.)

Help Text

Please provide the name of one employer where you have worked at any time between July 2014 and June 2015. Do not report any employers where you have only applied for work or any employer where you have not accepted a paid position.

Your employer name will be used for your reference on questions as you progress through the survey.

You will be given the opportunity to tell us about any other employers you've had at any time between July 2014 and June 2015, later in the survey.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DEMPNAM01
Wording	Employer or company name (for example, IBM, Starbucks, etc.):
Item Name	N16DEMPSLF01
Wording	Check here if you [if (N16DCUREMP=1 and iteration=1) are/Else if iteration=1: were/Else: are/were] self-employed

Question

Name

N16DEMPCUR01

Wording

Are you currently working [{If N16DEMPSLF01=1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01=Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]]?

Help Text

Indicate whether you are currently working for this employer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DEMPCUR01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DEARN01

Wording

How much do you currently make working [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]]?

Include any bonuses, tips, or commissions in your total earnings amount.

Help Text

Indicate how much you currently make working for this employer.

Indicate the unit of time that corresponds to the amount of earnings that you reported.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DERNAMT01

Wording

$|

Item Name

N16DERNTIM01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Per hour
2	Per month
3	Per year

Question

Name

N16DWRKENR01

Wording

Create t_fill1:
{if N16EDEMPSLF01 = 1} t_fill1 = for yourself
{else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} t_fill1=for this employer
{else} t_fill1= at [N16DEMPNAM01]

[Else if (N16DCUREMP = 1 and iteration = 1) or N16DEMPCUR01 = 1]
Have you worked regularly [t_fill1] during weeks in which you have also attended school?

[Else]
[{If on or after July 1, 2015} Before July 2015, did {else} Did] you work regularly [t_fill1] during weeks in which you were also attending school?

Help Text

Indicate whether you worked for this employer during weeks in which you also attended school.

Do not consider whether you were enrolled full-time or part-time at school while working for this employer.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DWRKENR01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DWRKSTD01

Wording

[If (N16DCUREMP=1 and iteration=1) or (N16DEMPCUR01=1)]:
Is this a [helplink] work-study [end helplink] job?

[Else]:
Was this a [helplink] work-study [end helplink] job?

Help Text

Indicate whether your work with this employer is or was a work-study job.

Work-study jobs are offered to undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses. Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. Work-study jobs are often located on the campus of a student's school and may or may not be related to a student's course of study.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DWRKSTD01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DONOFF01

Wording

[If (N16DCUREMP=1 and iteration=1) or (N16DEMPCUR01=1)]:
Is this job on or off the campus of your school?

[Else]:
Was this job on or off the campus of your school?

Help Text

On campus refers to any job located physically within the boundaries of the official campus of your school.

Off campus refers to any job located physically outside the boundaries of the official campus of your school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DONOFF01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	On campus
2	Off campus

Question

Name

N16DWKHREN01

Wording

[If (N16DCUREMP = 1 and iteration = 1) or N16DEMPCUR01 = 1]
How many hours per week have you usually worked[{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]] while you have attended school?

[else]
[{If on or after July 1, 2015} Before July 2015, how {else} How] many hours per week did you usually work [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]] while you attended school?

(Provide your best guess if you are unsure.)

Help Text

Indicate the average number of hours worked per week at this employer while you were attending school.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DWKHREN01
Wording	| hours per week

Question

Name

N16DWRKNEN01

Wording

Create t_fill1 and t_fill2:
{if N16DWRKENR01 = 1} t_fill1 = no words
{else} t_fill1= not
{if N16EDEMPSLF01 = 1} t_fill2 = for yourself
{else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} t_fill2=for this employer
{else} t_fill2= at [N16DEMPNAM01]

[If (N16DCUREMP = 1 and iteration = 1) or N16DEMPCUR01 = 1]
Display this first sentence only if N16DWRKENR01 ne missing:
You told us that you are [t_fill1] working [t_fill2] regularly during weeks in which you are attending school.

Are you working regularly [t_fill2] during weeks in which you are not attending school?

[Else]
Display this first sentence only if N16DWRKENR01 ne missing:
You told us that [{If on or after July 1, 2015} before July 2015 {else} no words] you were [t_fill1] working regularly [t_fill2] during weeks in which you were attending school.

[{If on or after July 1, 2015} Before July 2015, did {else} Did] you work regularly [t_fill2] during weeks in which you were not attending school?

Help Text

Indicate whether you worked for this employer during weeks in which you were not also attending school.

If you worked for this employer only while attending school as either a full-time or part-time student, answer No.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DWRKNEN01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DWRKHRS01

Wording

[If [(N16DCUREMP = 1 and iteration = 1) or N16DEMPCUR01 = 1] and N16DWRKENR01 = 1]
How many hours per week have you usually worked [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]] while you are not attending school?

[else if N16DWRKENR01 = 1]
[{If on or after July 1, 2015} Before July 2015, how {else} How] many hours per week did you usually work [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]] while you were not attending school?

[else if (N16DCUREMP = 1 and iteration = 1) or N16DEMPCUR01 = 1]
How many hours per week do you usually work [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]]?

[else]
How many hours per week did you usually work [{if N16DEMPSLF01 = 1} for yourself {else if N16DEMPNAM01 = Employer} for this employer {else} at [N16DEMPNAM01]] when you were last employed there [{if on or after July 1, 2015} before July 2015]?

Help Text

Indicate the average number of hours worked per week at this employer while not attending school.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DWRKHRS01
Wording	| hours per week

Question

Name

N16DWSMAJR01

Wording

Create ltext fill:
{if N16BDBLMAJ = 3 or T_STAT = 3} ltext = coursework
{else if N16BDBLMAJ = 2} ltext = primary major or field of study
{else} ltext = major or field of study

[If N16BDBLMAJ = 3 or T_STAT = 3]
{If not currently enrolled} Was {else} Is] your work-study job related to your coursework at [NPSAS]?
[else]
{If not currently enrolled} Was {else} Is] your work-study job related to your [{If N16BDBLMAJ = 2} primary] major or field of study at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate whether your work-study job in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015) was related to your major or field of study at [NPSAS].

Your work-study job is related to your major or field of study if it requires skills related to your primary coursework, or if it is similar in content to your primary coursework.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DWSMAJR01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DOTHEMP01

Wording

[If WEB mode]
You've told us about your employment with the above listed employer(s).

[{If before July 1, 2015} Have you worked {else} Did you][{if before July 1, 2015} or will you work {else} work] for pay for any [helplink] other employers [end helplink] at any time between July 2014 and June 2015?

(Answer "Yes" for any self-employment [{if N16CWRKSTDY = 1} , {else} or] paid internships [{if N16CWRKSTDY = 1} , or work-study jobs.)]

[else]
You've told me about your employment with:

[List N16DEMPLOY01 from all iterations]
[If N16DEMPSLF01 = 1 in any iteration list: Self-employed]

[{If before July 1, 2015} Have you worked {else} Did you][{if before July 1, 2015} or will you work {else} work] for pay for any [helplink] other employers [end helplink] at any time between July 2014 and June 2015?

(Answer "Yes" for any self-employment [{if N16CWRKSTDY = 1} , {else} or] paid internships [{if N16CWRKSTDY = 1} , or work-study jobs.)]

Help Text

Indicate whether you have had any other paid employment between July 2014 and June 2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

If you started a job before July 2014 and continued to work there after July 2014, please consider that job.

Please consider any jobs for pay, including: full-time and part-time employment, self-employment, work-study jobs, and paid internships. Do not report any employers where you have only applied for work or any employer where you have not accepted a paid position.

If you have had any additional paid jobs, including if you have been self-employed, or held work-study jobs or paid internships, answer Yes.

If you have not worked at any additional employers or if all work was unpaid, such as unpaid internships, answer No.

Federal work-study jobs are offered to undergraduate students with financial need, allowing them to work part-time to earn money to help pay their education expenses. Students must file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in order to be considered for the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program. Work-study jobs are often located on the campus of a student's school and may or may not be related to a student's course of study.

An internship is any formal or informal program that provides on-the-job-experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. Many work in internships in order to learn new skills or to gain job experience. Consider only paid internships when answering this question.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DOTHEMP01

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	No other employers
1	Yes, have other employers

Question

Name

N16DENRWRK

Wording

During the 2014-2015 school year, would you say you were primarily...

Help Text

An example of a student working to meet expenses would be someone who is enrolled full time but also holds a job to earn additional money.

An example of an employee who decided to enroll in school is someone who considers his or her primary focus to be work but is attending school to further his or her career or for personal betterment.

Please try to choose the answer that most closely reflects your primary focus for working while enrolled in school.
 

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DENRWRK

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	[If currently enrolled and (N16DCUREMP=1 or if N16DEMPCUR01=1 in any iteration)] A student who works [else] A student who worked
2	An employee who decided to enroll in school

Question

Name

N16DWKPLN

Wording

What are your plans for work in the 2015-2016 school year (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016)? Do you plan to...

Help Text

Full time is defined as 35 or more hours per week, and part time is any amount less than 35 hours.

If you plan on joining the military or are currently serving in the military and plan on continuing into the 2015-2016 school year, please indicate Join the Military. Include only active duty service within the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard in your answer.

If you do not plan on working, please indicate Not work.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DWKPLN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Not work
2	Work full time
3	Work part time
4	Join the Military

Question

Name

N16DEXOCC

Wording

What do you think the job title and duties of the occupation you intend to hold will be after having completed your bachelor’s degree?

Help Text

First type the job title of the job you expect to have into the first textbox, then type a couple words to describe some expected job duties of this job into the second textbox. Last click Enter and a list of jobs that most closely match your entries will be displayed.

From the responses displayed, click Select next to the job that most closely matches your entry and click Ok on the confirmation box if this is your intended job. You will then be taken to the next question in the survey.

Click Cancel on the confirmation box if the job listed does not closely match the job you entered and review the other options that were returned.

If your intended job is not listed in the list of jobs displayed, click None of the above at the bottom of the list of jobs and as best you can, choose descriptions of the job from the dropdown boxes that appear.

Please only select Don't know occupation if you are unable to provide your best guess of your intended job.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DEXOCC (occupation coder)
Item Name	N16DEXOCCDK
Wording	Don't know occupation

Possible Probes

1. Was it clear how to proceed through this item on screen?

2. Were the instructions provided helpful? If not, what additional information would be helpful?

3. How easy or difficult was it for you to come up with your answer to this question? Why?

4. How easy or difficult was it for you to find your answer in the list of returned results?

5. What is your general impression of the layout and functionality of this item?

Question

Name

N16DOCCCOM

Wording

What is the likelihood within the next 12 months that you will work for pay in your expected occupation?

Help Text

Starting with today and thinking about the next 12 calendar months, indicate the likelihood that you will work for pay in your expected occupation.

If there is no chance to very little chance you will work for pay in your expected occupation within the next 12 months, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will work for pay in your expected occupation within the next 12 months, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DOCCCOM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Question

Name

N16DFUTWAGES

Wording

When you finish your bachelor's degree and begin working, what do you think will be your:

Help Text

For your most likely beginning salary, indicate the average starting salary you expect to make yearly.

For your highest possible beginning salary, imagine the most money you think you could make yearly.

For your lowest possible beginning salary, imagine the least amount of money you think you could make yearly.

Provide your answer in terms of current dollars; ignore the impact of inflation.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DEXPWAGE
Wording	1. Most likely beginning salary: $|.00 per year
Item Name	N16DHIWAGE
Wording	2. Highest possible beginning salary: $|.00 per year
Item Name	N16DLOWAGE
Wording	3. Lowest possible beginning salary: $|.00 per year

Possible Probes

1. Can you rephrase this question in your own words?

2. How did you go about answering?

3. How confident are you in your responses?

4. What is your general impression of the layout of this item?

Question

Name

N16DEDBENFTS

Wording

Salary may be only one part of why people choose a job. Compared to the salary, how important is each of the following to you?

Help Text

For each item listed, indicate how important you think each one is compared to salary when choosing a job.

Leisure means doing things that you think are fun or relaxing, either with friends or on your own.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DHLPOTH

Wording

Helping others as part of your job

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less important than salary
2	As important as salary
3	More important than salary

Item Name

N16DEXPFLD

Wording

Being seen as an expert in your field

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less important than salary
2	As important as salary
3	More important than salary

Item Name

N16DWRKTSKS

Wording

Making your own decisions about how to get your work done

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less important than salary
2	As important as salary
3	More important than salary

Item Name

N16DLEISTIME

Wording

Balancing work and leisure time

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less important than salary
2	As important as salary
3	More important than salary

Item Name

N16DFAMTIM

Wording

Balancing work and family

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less important than salary
2	As important as salary
3	More important than salary

Question

Name

N16DEVRTCH

Wording

Have you ever been employed as a K-12 teacher?

Help Text

K-12 is defined as the grades kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade (1-12).

If you have ever held a position as a kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade (12) teacher, choose Yes.

If you currently hold a position as a K-12 teacher, choose Currently employed as a K-12 teacher.

Do not answer regarding future employment as a K-12 teacher.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DEVRTCH

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No
2	Currently employed as a K-12 teacher

Question

Name

N16DCONSID

Wording

Are you considering teaching at the K-12 level now or in the future?

Help Text

K-12 is defined as the grades kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade (1-12).

If you are currently considering entering the teaching profession at the kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade (12) level at any point in your career, answer Yes.

If you are not currently considering ever entering the teaching profession at the at the kindergarten (K) through the 12th grade (12) level, answer No.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DCONSID

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16DTCHLIKE

Wording

What is the likelihood that you will teach at the K-12 level now or in the future?

Help Text

If there is no chance to very little chance you will teach at the K-12 level now or in the future, select Very unlikely. If there is some chance, select Somewhat unlikely. If there is a good chance, select Somewhat Likely. If there is a great chance or you are almost certain, select Very likely. If you are not able to decide the likelihood that you will teach at the K-12 level now or in the future, select Neither unlikely nor likely.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DTCHLIKE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Very unlikely
2	Somewhat unlikely
3	Neither unlikely nor likely
4 5	Somewhat likely Very likely

Question Name

N16DPREPPAR

Wording

Which of the following steps have you taken to prepare for a state-issued teaching certificate at the K-12 level?

(Check all that apply)

Help Text

Praxis is a series of teacher certification exams, one or more of which is required in most states in order to become a teacher.

A teacher education program is a formal program taken in a college or university and designed for individuals who seek to qualify for state teacher certification.

Non-traditional teacher education programs, also called alternative teacher education programs, include programs such as Teach For America (TFA) and Troops to Teachers (TTT).

A student teaching assignment is a component of a teacher education program and involves the close observation and participation in teaching responsibilities of a school classroom.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DPREPAPP
Wording	Applied to teacher education program
Item Name	N16DPREPPRX
Wording	Taken one or more Praxis exams
Item Name	N16DPREPENT
Wording	Entered teacher education program
Item Name	N16DPREPCOR
Wording	Taken courses in teaching theory or methods
Item Name	N16DPREPEXM
Wording	Taken other exam to enter or exit teacher education program
Item Name	N16DPREPCOMP
Wording	Completed student teaching assignment
Item Name	N16DPREPNTRD
Wording	Applied to non-traditional teacher education program

Possible Probes

1. Are any of the terms on this item unfamiliar to you?

2. Is there anything you think is missing from this list?

Question

Name

N16DCARSRVS

Wording

While working on your bachelor's degree, did you use career planning services at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate whether or not you used career planning services made available to you by [NPSAS] while pursuing your degree.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16DCARSRVS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probe

1. How did you interpret the term “career planning services?” What would you include in that category?

Question

Name

N16DCARTYP

Wording

Which of the following career planning services did you use at [NPSAS]?

Help Text

Indicate all the career planning services you utilized in pursuit of your degree through the 2014-2015 school year at [NPSAS].

If you used any career planning services not listed, please indicate it by selecting other, and then specify it in the appropriate textbox.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16DCJOBDB
Wording	Searchable job database
Item Name	N16DCCNCL
Wording	Career counseling
Item Name	N16DCONLIN
Wording	Online career or personality assessments
Item Name	N16DCJOBFAIR
Wording	Career/job fairs
Item Name	N16DCMOCK
Wording	Mock interviews
Item Name	N16DCRESUME
Wording	Resume or cover letter assistance
Item Name	N16DCALUM
Wording	Alumni network
Item Name	N16DCAROTH
Wording	Other
Item Name	N16DCAROTH_other
Wording	Please specify:

Possible Probes

1. Are any of the terms unclear?

2. Are there any categories missing?

3. Do any of the categories overlap?

Income and Expenses

Spec Name

Value

Question

Name

N16EINCINTRO

Wording

The next set of questions will help us to better understand how the financial circumstances of students may affect their ability to attend college.

Help Text

This is an informational screen only. (Click the Next button.)

Item

Question

Name

N16EINCOM

Wording

What was your income for calendar year 2014, prior to taxes and deductions?

(Calendar year 2014 includes January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Include all income you paid taxes on, including work, investment income, or alimony. Do not include [if N16AMARR=2: your spouse's income,] any grants or loans you may have used to pay for school, or any money given to you by your family.)

Help Text

Estimate your gross income from the entire 2014 calendar year (January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014). Do not include any income earned during 2015. Your gross income is the full amount before taxes, Social Security, and other deductions are taken out.

Include wages from off-campus jobs, on-campus jobs, work-study jobs, assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, summer jobs, or any other source. Also include income received from a trust fund.

Do not include scholarships, grants or loans, or any money given to you by your family.

If you are unsure what your income in 2014 was, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EINCOM

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	No income
2	Less than $5,000
3	$5,000 - $9,999
4	$10,000 - $14,999
5	$15,000 - $19,999
6	$20,000 - $29,999
7	$30,000 - $39,999
8	$40,000 - $49,999
9	$50,000 - $74,999
10	$75,000 or more
11	Don't know

Question

Name

N16EINCSP

Wording

What was your spouse/partner's income for calendar year 2014, prior to taxes and deductions?

(Calendar year 2014 includes January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. Include all income your spouse paid taxes on. Do not include any grants or loans your spouse/partner may have used to pay for school, or any money given to your spouse by family.)

Help Text

Estimate your spouse’s gross income from the entire 2014 calendar year (January 1, 2014-December 31, 2014). Do not include any income earned during 2015. Gross income is the full amount before taxes, Social Security, and other deductions are taken out.

Include wages from any work-study jobs, assistantships, fellowships, traineeships, or any other source of income for your spouse. Also include income received from a trust fund.

Do not include scholarships, grants or loans, or any money given to your spouse/partner by family.

If you are unsure what your spouse’s income in 2014 was, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EINCSP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	No income
2	Less than $5,000
3	$5,000 - $9,999
4	$10,000 - $14,999
5	$15,000 - $19,999
6	$20,000 - $29,999
7	$30,000 - $39,999
8	$40,000 - $49,999
9	$50,000 - $74,999
10	$75,000 or more
11	Don't know

Question

Name

N16EDEPS

Wording

Do you have any children who [{If before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

Help Text

Answer Yes if you have a child or children who received more than half of their financial support from you during the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), even if these children did not live with you. Foster children are not considered dependents for this question.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EDEPS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EDEP2

Wording

How many children [{If before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

Help Text

Report the number of children who received more than half of their financial support from you in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), even if these children did not live with you. Foster children are not considered dependents for this question.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EDEP2
Wording	| child(ren)

Question

Name

N16EDAGE

Wording

[If N16EDEP2= 1]
How old is your child?

[else]
How old is your youngest dependent child?

Help Text

Indicate the age of your child, or your youngest child.

Dependent children are any of your children who received more than half of their financial support from you, even if they did not live wih you. Foster children are not considered dependent children for this question.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EDAGE

Wording

Age of child:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Select one-
0	Less than one year
1	1
2	2
3	3
4	4
5	5
6	6
7	7
8	8
9	9
10	10
11	11
12	12
13	13
14	14
15	15
16	16
17	17
18	18
19	19
20	20
21	21
22	22
23	23
24	24
25	25 or older

Question

Name

N16ECARE

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015 and N16AMARR=2]:
How many of your dependent children are in childcare that you and your spouse pay for?

[else if before July 1, 2015]:
How many of your dependent children are in childcare that you pay for?

[else if N16AMARR=2]:
How many of your dependent children were in childcare that you and your spouse paid for during the 2014-2015 school year?

[else]:
How many of your dependent children were in childcare that you paid for during the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the number of dependent children that were in paid childcare in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Dependent children are any of your children who received more than half of their financial support from you, even if they did not live wih you. Foster children are not considered dependent children for this question.

Indicate the number of children for whom you (and your spouse, if applicable) paid for childcare. If your children were not in childcare that you paid for, or if someone else paid for the childcare for your children, answer 0.

Childcare includes any form of paid care such as a day care, after school care, or in-home care at your home or someone else's home.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ECARE

Wording

|child(ren)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ECARE1

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015 and N16AMARR=2]
Is your child in childcare that you and your spouse pay for?

[else if before July 1, 2015]
Is your child in childcare that you pay for?

[else if N16AMARR=2]
Was your child in childcare that you and your spouse paid for during the 2014-2015 school year?

[else]
Was your child in childcare that you paid for during the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate whether your child was in paid childcare in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Answer Yes if you (and your spouse, if applicable) paid for childcare for your child. If your child was not in childcare, or if someone else paid for the childcare for your child, answer No.

Childcare includes any form of paid care such as a day care, after school care, or in-home care at your home or someone else's home.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ECARE1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EDAYCST

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015 and N16AMARR=2]:
How much (on average) do you and your spouse pay each month for childcare?

Indicate only the amount for which you and your spouse are responsible each month.

[else if before July 1, 2015]
How much (on average) do you pay each month for childcare?

Indicate only the amount for which you are responsible each month.

[else if on or after July 1, 2015 and N16AMARR=2]:
In the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) did you and your spouse pay each month for childcare?

Indicate only the amount for which you and your spouse were responsible each month.

[else]:
In the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) did you pay each month for childcare?

Indicate only the amount for which you were responsible each month.

Help Text

Indicate the average monthly amount that you (or your spouse, if applicable) paid for childcare in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Childcare includes any form of paid care such as a day care, after school care, or in-home care at your home or someone else's home.

If you are not sure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EDAYCST
Wording	$|.00 per month

Question

Name

N16EOTDEPS

Wording

Create t_fill1 and t_fill2:

{if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill1=child

{else} t_fill1=children

{if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill2=no words

{else} t_fill2=[N16EDEP2]

[If N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS in (0, blank) or (N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 in (0, blank)]

Other than your spouse, [{if before July 1, 2015} does {else} did] anyone else live with you and receive more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else if N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]

Other than your spouse and your [t_fill2][t_fill1], [{if before July 1, 2015} does {else} did] anyone else live with you and receive more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else if N16AMARR ne 2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]

Other than your [t_fill2][t_fill1], [{if before July 1, 2015} does {else} did] anyone else live with you and receive more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else]

[{if before July 1, 2015} Does {else} Did] anyone else live with you and receive more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

Help Text

Indicate whether you provided more than half the financial support for anybody other than a spouse or children in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015), who lived in your household. 

Examples of other dependents might include parents, grandparents, other relatives, or anybody else for whom you provided more than half their financial support. Foster children are not considered dependents for this question.

Do not include yourself, a spouse, or any children as other dependents in this question.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EOTDEPS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EOTDEPS2

Wording

Create t_fill1 and t_fill2:

{if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill1=child

{else} t_fill1=children

{if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill2=no words

{else} t_fill2=[N16EDEP2]

[If N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS in (0, blank) or (N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 in (0, blank)]

Other than your spouse, how many others [{if before July 1, 2015} live {else} lived] with you and [{if before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else if N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]

Other than your spouse and your [t_fill2][t_fill1], how many others [{if before July 1, 2015} live {else} lived] with you and [{if before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else if N16AMARR ne 2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]

Other than your [t_fill2][t_fill1], how many others [{if before July 1, 2015} live {else} lived] with you and [{if before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

[else]

How many others [{if before July 1, 2015} live {else} lived] with you and [{if before July 1, 2015} receive {else} received] more than half of their support from you [{if on or after July 1, 2015} between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015]?

Help Text

Indicate how many other dependents who lived in your household received more than half their financial support from you in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). 

Examples of other dependents might include parents, grandparents, other relatives, or anybody else for whom you provided more than half their financial support. Foster children are not considered dependents for this question.

Do not count yourself, a spouse, or any children as other dependents in this question.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EOTDEPS2
Wording	|other(s)

Question

Name

N16EOTDEPAMT

Wording

Create: {if before July 1, 2015} t_fill1=do
{else} t_fill1=did
Create: {if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill2=child
{else} t_fill2=children
Create: {if N16EOTDEPS2=1} t_fill3=this other person
{else} t_fill3=these [N16EOTDEPS2] other people
{if before July 1, 2015} t_fill4=no words
{else} t_fill4= during the 2014-2015 school year?
Create: {if N16EDEP2=1} t_fill5=no words
{else} t_fill5=[N16EDEP2]

[If N16AMARR=2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]
In an average month, how much [t_fill1] you spend supporting [t_fill3] [t_fill4]?

(Do not include any money spent to support your spouse or your [t_fill5][t_fill2].)

[else if N16AMARR=2]
In an average month, how much [t_fill1] you spend supporting [t_fill3] [t_fill4]?

(Do not include any money spent to support your spouse.)

[else if N16AMARR ne 2 and N16EDEPS=1 and N16EDEP2 gt 0]
In an average month, how much [t_fill1] you spend supporting [t_fill3] [t_fill4]?

(Do not include any money spent to support your [t_fill5][t_fill2].)

[else]
In an average month, how much [t_fill1] you spend supporting [t_fill3] [t_fill4]?

Help Text

Indicate the average monthly amount that you (or your spouse, if applicable) paid for these others that lived in your household in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). 

Examples of other dependents might include parents, grandparents, other relatives, or anybody else who lived in your household and for whom you provided more than half their financial support. Foster children are not considered dependents for this question.

Do not count expenses paid for yourself, a spouse, or any children in this question.

If you are not sure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EOTDEPAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question

Name

N16EKIDCOL

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
How many of your dependents have attended a college, university, or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year?

[else]
How many of your dependents attended a college, university, or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate how many of your dependents attended a college, university or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Dependents include your children, who need not live with you, and others who live in your household who receive more than half of their financial support from you. Foster children are not considered dependent children for this question.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EKIDCOL
Wording	| dependent(s)

Question

Name

N16EKIDCOL1

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Has your dependent attended a college, university, or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year?

[else]
Did your dependent attend a college, university, or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate whether your dependent attended a college, university or trade school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Dependents include your children, who need not live with you, and others who live in your household who receive more than half of their financial support from you. Foster children are not considered dependent children for this question.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EKIDCOL1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ECOLCOST

Wording

[If N16AMARR=2 and (N16EKIDCOL=1 or N16EKIDCOL1=1)]:
Not including any loans, how much did you and your spouse contribute to the cost of your dependent's college expenses in the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else if N16AMARR=2]:
Not including any loans, how much did you and your spouse contribute to the cost of these [N16EKIDCOL] dependents' college expenses in the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else if N16EKIDCOL=1 or N16EKIDCOL1=1]:
Not including any loans, how much did you contribute to the cost of your dependent's college expenses in the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else]:
Not including any loans, how much did you contribute to the cost of these [N16EKIDCOL] dependents' college expenses in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Do not include any loans such as parent PLUS loans, private loans, or home equity loans that you may have taken out to pay for these college expenses in your answer.

College expenses can refer to tuition and fees, school books, or any other expenses your dependent(s) had while attending a college, university, or trade school during  the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Dependents include your children, who need not live with you, and others who live in your household who receive more than half of their financial support from you. Foster children are not considered dependent children for this question.

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16ECOLCOST
Wording	$|.00

Question

Name

N16EPARHELP

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
In the 2014-2015 school year only (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), will your parents (or guardians) have helped you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you are enrolled in school?

[else]
In the 2014-2015 school year only (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015), did your parents (or guardians) help you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school?

All get the following instruction:
(Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.)

Help Text

Indicate whether your parents (or guardians) paid for any education and living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARHELP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EPARGATE

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Ok. Is this amount:

[else]
Ok. Was this amount:

Help Text

Indicate the amount your parents (or guardians) paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Do not include any assistance from your other family members or a spouse.

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARGATE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	$5,000 or less
2	More than $5,000

Question

Name

N16EPARLOAMT

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Is it...

[else]
Was it...

Help Text

Indicate the amount your parents (or guardians) paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARLOAMT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less than $500
2	$500 - $999
3	$1,000 - $1,499
4	$1,500 - $1,999
5	$2,000 - $5,000

Question

Name

N16EPARHIAMT

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Is it...

[else]
Was it...

Help Text

Indicate the amount your parents (or guardians) paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARHIAMT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	$5,001 - $9,999
2	$10,000 - $14,999
3	$15,000 - $19,999
4	$20,000 - $24,999
5	$25,000 - $49,999
6	$50,000 or more

Question

Name

N16EFAMHELP

Wording

[else if N16AMARR = 2 and before July 1, 2015]
In the 2014-2015 school year only, and not including your spouse or your parents (or guardians), will other family members or friends have helped you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you are enrolled in school?

[else if N16AMARR = 2]
In the 2014-2015 school year only, and not including your spouse or your parents (or guardians), did other family members or friends help you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school?

[else if before July 1, 2015]
In the 2014-2015 school year only, and not including your parents (or guardians), will other family members or friends have helped you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you are enrolled in school?

[else]
In the 2014-2015 school year only, and not including your parents (or guardians), did other family members or friends help you pay for any of your education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school?

[All get the following instruction]
(Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.)

Help Text

Indicate whether any family members or friends paid for any education and living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.

Do not include any assistance from your parents (or guardians) or a spouse.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFAMHELP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EFAMGATE

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Ok. Is this amount:

[else]
Ok. Was this amount:

Help Text

Indicate the amount your other family members or friends paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Do not include any assistance from your parents (or guardians) or a spouse.

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Tuition and fees or school books are examples of education expenses. Rent and food are examples of living expenses.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFAMGATE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	$5,000 or less
2	More than $5,000

Question

Name

N16EFAMLOAMT

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Ok. Is this amount:

[else]
Ok. Was this amount:

Help Text

Indicate the amount your other family members or friends paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFAMLOAMT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Less than $500
2	$500 - $999
3	$1,000 - $1,499
4	$1,500 - $1,999
5	$2,000 - $5,000

Question

Name

N16EFAMHIAMT

Wording

[If before July 1, 2015]
Is it...

[else]
Was it...

Help Text

Indicate the amount your other family members or friends paid for any education or living expenses while you were enrolled in school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

If you are not sure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFAMHIAMT

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	$5,001 - $9,999
2	$10,000 - $14,999
3	$15,000 - $19,999
4	$20,000 - $24,999
5	$25,000 - $49,999
6	$50,000 or more

Question

Name

N16ENUMCRD

Wording

Excluding debit or ATM cards, how many credit cards do you have in your own name that are billed to you?

(Only include credit cards for which you pay at least some of the amount owed.)

Help Text

Credit cards allow cardholders to carry debt from month to month. Examples of credit cards to include in your answer are VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, retail store credit cards, gas cards, etc.

Do not include:

Cards that have your name on them but the account has been issued to a parent, spouse, or other relative, or the bill is paid by someone else.

Debit cards or ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) cards. Debit cards are tied directly to a checking or savings account so that the amount charged is taken directly out of the account.

Company cards that are billed directly to a department within a business or organization.

If you are unsure, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ENUMCRD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	None
1	One
2	More than one

Question

Name

N16ECARRYBAL

Wording

[If N16ENUMCRD=1]
Do you usually owe [helplink] an amount that is carried over [end helplink] on your credit card from month to month?

[else]
Do you usually owe [helplink] an amount that is carried over [end helplink] on your credit cards from month to month?

Help Text

A balance on your credit card(s) means that there is an amount owed on your credit card(s) that is not usually paid off in full each month.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ECARRYBAL

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ECRDBAL

Wording

[If N16ENUMCRD gt 1]
What was the total amount you owed on all your credit cards combined according to your last month's statements?

[else]
What was the total amount you owed on your credit card according to your last month's statement?

Help Text

Estimate the current outstanding balance--the total amount that you owe from your most recent statements--on all credit cards in your name.

Credit cards allow cardholders to carry debt from month to month. Examples of amounts on credit cards to include in your answer are balances on VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, retail store credit cards, gas cards, etc.

If you are unsure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Do not include the following amounts on...

Cards that have your name on them but the account has been issued to a parent, spouse, or other relative, or the bill is paid by someone else.

Debit cards or ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) cards. Debit cards are tied directly to a checking or savings account so that the amount charged is taken directly out of the account.

Company cards that are billed directly to a department within a business or organization.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16ECRDBAL
Wording	$|.00

Question

Name

N16ECCUSE

Wording

[If N16ENUMCRD=1]
Did you use your credit card to pay for any of your tuition and fees in the 2014-2015 school year?

[Else]
Have you used your credit cards to pay for any of your tuition and fees in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate whether you used your credit card(s) to help pay for tuition and fees in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

Credit cards allow cardholders to carry debt from month to month. Examples of credit cards to include in your answer are VISA, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, retail store credit cards, gas cards, etc.

Answer No if you used any of the following types of cards to pay for tuition and fees:

Cards that have your name on them but the account has been issued to a parent, spouse, or other relative, or the bill is paid by someone else.

Debit cards or ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) cards. Debit cards are tied directly to a checking or savings account so that the amount charged is taken directly out of the account.

Company cards that are billed directly to a department within a business or organization.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ECCUSE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ECCREASON

Wording

[If N16ENUMCRD=1]
Did you charge your tuition and fees using your credit card because that was the only way you could afford to pay for those expenses?

[else]
Did you charge your tuition and fees using your credit card(s) because that was the only way you could afford to pay for those expenses?

Help Text

Indicate whether you used credit cards in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015) because they were the only way you had to pay for tuition and fees.

If you had other sources of funds but used credit cards because they were convenient or because you earned rewards by using credit cards, answer No.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ECCREASON

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EBANK1

Wording

Do you have a checking or savings account at a bank or credit union?

Help Text

A checking account allows the holder of the account to withdraw their money using a personal check, debit card, or withdrawal, including ATM withdrawals. Money in a checking account usually does not gain interest.

Saving accounts earn interest but usually do not have check writing or debit cards associated with the account.

Membership in a credit union is limited to certain individuals (and often their family members), such as employees of particular companies or residents of a certain geographic region.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EBANK1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EBANK2

Wording

Is your primary checking or savings account...

Help Text

Checking and saving accounts can be held by one person alone or held jointly with another person, such as a parent or spouse. If your name appears on the account statements with another person, such as your parent or spouse, indicate Shared between you and someone else.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EBANK2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	In your name only, or
2	Shared between you and someone else

Question

Name

N16ESCHRES

Wording

[If currently enrolled and web mode]
Where are you living during the 2014-2015 school year while attending [NPSAS]?

(If you have lived in more than one residence, choose the place where you have lived for the longest period of time.)

[else If currently enrolled]
While attending [NPSAS] during the 2014-2015 school year, are you living in college-owned housing, with your parent(s) or guardian(s), or some place else?

(If you have lived in more than one residence, choose the place where you have lived for the longest period of time.)

[else if not currently enrolled and web mode ]
Where were you living during the 2014-2015 school year while attending [NPSAS]?

(If you lived in more than one residence, choose the place where you lived for the longest period of time.)

[else]
While attending [NPSAS] during the 2014-2015 school year, did you live in college-owned housing, with your parent(s) or guardian(s), or some place else?

(If you lived in more than one residence, choose the place where you lived for the longest period of time.)

Help Text

Indicate where you lived during the last term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

College-owned housing means that your rent is paid to the school, even if that housing is not on the campus of the school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16ESCHRES

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	On campus or in college-owned housing (for example, a dorm or a residence hall)
2	With parent(s) or guardian(s)
3	Off campus (not college-owned housing)

Question

Name

N16EHOME

Wording

Do you own a home or pay a mortgage on a home?

Help Text

Answer Yes whether you own a home outright (the home is paid for in full), or purchased the house but you are still making payments on a mortgage. Also answer Yes whether you own a house, town house, or condominium.

Do not include your parents' home.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EHOME

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16ERNTAMT

Wording

[If currently enrolled and N16EHOME=1]
While attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) is your monthly mortgage payment?

Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) are responsible for paying. If someone else pays your mortgage on your behalf, please indicate "0."

[else if not currently enrolled and N16EHOME=1]
While you were attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) was your monthly mortgage payment?
Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) were responsible for paying. If someone else paid your mortgage on your behalf, please indicate "0."

[else if currently enrolled and N16EHOME=0]
While attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) is your monthly rent payment?
Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) are responsible for paying. If you do not have a rent payment or someone else pays your rent on your behalf, please indicate "0."

[else if not currently enrolled and N16EHOME=0]
While you were attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) was your monthly rent payment?
Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) were responsible for paying. If you did not pay rent or if someone else paid your rent on your behalf, please indicate "0."

[else if currently enrolled]
While attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) is your monthly rent or mortgage payment?
Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) are responsible for paying. If someone else pays your rent or mortgage on your behalf, please indicate "0."

[else]
While you were attending school during the 2014-2015 school year, how much (on average) was your monthly rent or mortgage payment?
Please indicate only the amount that you ([if N16AMARR=2] and your spouse/[else if N16AMARR=6] and your partner) were responsible for paying. If you did not pay rent or a mortgage or if someone else paid your rent or mortgage on your behalf, please indicate "0."

Help Text

Indicate your average monthly rent or mortgage payment while you were attending school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015).

If you shared a residence with other people, indicate only the amount that you were responsible for paying. For example, if you shared an apartment with one other person and you share the rent evenly, only report the amount that you paid to cover your half.

If someone else paid your rent or mortgage for you every month, or if you owe nothing on a home you own and have paid for it in full, indicate "0."

Do not include money for any other living expenses, such as food, utilities, transportation, etc. in your answer.

If you are unsure of the amount, provide your best guess.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16ERNTAMT
Wording	$|.00

Question

Name

N16EUNTAX

Wording

[IF T_AGE ge 24 or N16AMARR=2 or N16EDEP2 gt 0 or N16EOTDEPS2 gt 0] Between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, did you [if N16AMARR=2 or N16EDEP2 gt 0 or N16EOTDEPS2 gt 0: or anyone in your household] receive any of the following benefits?

[else]

Between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015, did you or anyone in your parent or guardian’s household receive any of the following benefits?

Help Text

Answer Yes if you or anyone in your family household received any of the following benefits between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015:

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people who have little or no income and provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

The federal Food Stamp Program was renamed Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Some state program names may vary. States typically issue SNAP benefits through electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards that are used to purchase eligible food in authorized retail food stores, farmers' markets, etc. EBT cards work like debit cards.

TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) payments provide financial assistance to families with limited resources. The assistance is time-limited (typically a maximum of 60 months). TANF may have a different name in your parents' state.

Household size and family income are used to determine eligibility for free or reduced price school lunches in the Free and Reduced Price School Lunch program.

WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) is an assistance program for low-income pregnant women or new mothers, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. WIC provides nutrition education, supplemental foods, health screenings, and health care referrals.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EUNSSI

Wording

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EUNSOCS

Wording

Social Security

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EUNSNAP

Wording

SNAP (the Food Stamp Program)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EUNTANF

Wording

TANF (the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EUNFRPL

Wording

The Free and Reduced Price School Lunch Program

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EUNWIC

Wording

WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16EPARST

Wording

What is the current marital status of your parents or guardians? If your parents are divorced, please answer this question about the marital status of the parent or guardian whom you lived with most during the past 12 months.

(If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

Help Text

Indicate the option which best describes the current marital status of your parent(s) or guardian(s).

For example...

Indicate Married or remarried if your parents are married to each other, or if your parents are divorced, but the parent you lived with most is now remarried.

Indicate Single if your parents were never married. If your parents were never married and you do not live with both of them, answer single if the parent you lived with most is not married.

Indicate Divorced or separated if your parents are divorced, and the parent you lived with most has not remarried.

Indicate Widowed if your parents were married, and your surviving parent is not remarried.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Married or remarried
2	Never married
3	Divorced or separated
4	Widowed
5	Unmarried and both parents living together
6	None of the above - Both parents or guardians are deceased

Question

Name

N16EPARNC

Wording

[If N16EPARST in (1,5)]
What was your parents' or guardians' combined income in calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014)?

(If your parents are divorced and the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months is remarried, tell us about the combined income of that parent and the person he or she is married to.)

[Else if N16EPARST = 2]
What was your parent or guardian's income in calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014)? Would you say it was..

(Tell us about the parent or guardian whom you lived with most during the past 12 months. If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

[Else if N16EPARST = 4]
What was your parent or guardian's income in calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014)? Would you say it was..

[Else]
In calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014), what was the income of the parent or guardian whom you lived with most in the past 12 months? Would you say it was..

(If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

Help Text

Estimate your parents'/guardians' gross income from calendar year 2014 (January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014) based on the ranges listed, even if your parents do not provide you with any financial assistance for your education. Gross income is the full amount before taxes, Social Security, and other deductions are taken out.

lf you are unsure of the amount, make your best guess.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EPARNC

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Under $30,000
2	$30,000 - $59,999
3	$60,000 - $89,999
4	$90,000 - $119,999
5	$120,000 or more
6	Don't know

Item Name

N16EPTDCD

Wording

Parents (or guardians) are deceased

Question

Name

N16EPRHSD

Wording

[If N16EPARST in (1,5) and currently enrolled]:
Not including yourself or your parents or guardians, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) have your parents or guardians been supporting financially since July 1, 2014?

(If your parents are divorced and the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months is remarried, tell us about the number of people that parent and the person he or she is married to, are supporting.)

[Else if N16EPARST in (1,5) and not currently enrolled]
Not including yourself or your parents or guardians, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) did your parents or guardians support financially during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year?

(If your parents are divorced and the parent you lived with more during the past 12 months is remarried, tell us about the number of people that parent and the person he or she is married to, are supporting.)

[Else If N16EPARST in (2,4) and currently enrolled]:
Not including yourself or your parent or guardian, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) has your parent or guardian been supporting financially since July 1, 2014?

[If N16EPARST=2]: (Tell us about the parent or guardian whom you lived with most during the past 12 months. If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

[Else if N16EPARST in (2,4) and not currently enrolled]
Not including yourself or your parent or guardian, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) did your parent or guardian support financially during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year?

[If N16EPARST=2]: (Tell us about the parent or guardian whom you lived with most during the past 12 months. If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

[Else if currently enrolled]
Not including yourself or the parent or guardian whom you lived with most in the past 12 months, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) has this parent or guardian been supporting financially since July 1, 2014?

(If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

[else]
Not including yourself or the parent or guardian whom you lived with most in the past 12 months, how many people (for example, brothers or sisters or grandparents) did this parent or guardian support financially during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year?

(If you did not live with one parent more than the other, answer about the parent who provided more financial support during the last 12 months, or during the most recent year that you received support from a parent.)

Help Text

Indicate the number of people whom your parents (or guardians) financially supported during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015).

Include brothers and sisters, grandparents, or anybody else to whom your parents provided financial support. Do not include yourself or your parents in the total.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EPRHSD
Wording	| individual(s)

Question

Name

N16EDPNUM

Wording

[If N16EPARST in (1,5) and currently enrolled]:
Not including yourself or your parents or guardians, how many of the people financially supported by your parents or guardians have attended a college, university, or trade school since July 1, 2014?

[else if N16EPARST in (1,5) and not currently enrolled]
Not including yourself or your parents or guardians, how many of the people financially supported by your parents or guardians attended a college, university, or trade school during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year?

[else if currently enrolled]
Not including yourself or your parent or guardian, how many of the people financially supported by your parent or guardian have attended a college, university, or trade school since July 1, 2014?
[else]
Not including yourself or your parent or guardian, how many of the people financially supported by your parent or guardian attended a college, university, or trade school during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Indicate the number of people supported financially by your parent(s) or guardian(s), who attended a college, university or trade school during the most recent term you attended school in the 2014-2015 school year (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015). A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Do not include yourself or your parents (or guardians) in the total.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16EDPNUM
Wording	| individual(s)

Background

Spec Name

Value

Question

Name

INTBCK

Wording

Finally, [{if Telephone Interview} I {else} we] have a few additional questions to ask that will help us better understand the college experiences of students from different backgrounds.

Help Text

This is an informational screen only. (Click the Next button.)

Item

Question

Name

N16FDISTNC

Wording

[If currently enrolled]
What is the 5-digit ZIP code of your permanent address? Your permanent address is usually your legal residence, such as where you maintain your driver’s license or are registered to vote.

[else]
What was the 5-digit ZIP code of your permanent address when you last attended NPSAS Institution in the 2014-2015 school year? Your permanent address is usually your legal residence, such as where you maintain your driver’s license or are registered to vote.

Help Text

Your permanent address is usually your legal residence, which is typically defined as the residence where you are registered to vote, where you pay your local and state taxes, and where you maintain your driver's license and car registration.

If you are under 24 years of age, or are dependent on parental support, your legal residence is usually the residence of your parents or legal guardians.

(If your permanent address is outside the United States, select only the displayed checkbox.)

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16FDISTZP
Wording
Item Name	N16FNOZIP
Wording	Check here instead if permanent address is outside the United States
Item Name	N16FDISTCY
Wording
Item Name	N16FDISTST
Wording

Question

Name

N16FUSBORN

Wording

Were you born in the United States (including Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory)?

Help Text

If you were born on a U.S. military base outside of the U.S., answer Yes.

United States territories and outlying areas include American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you were born in any of these locations, answer Yes.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FUSBORN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FCITZN

Wording

Are you a U.S. citizen?

Help Text

Indicate your citizenship status. If you are a U.S. citizen or U.S. national, select Yes.

If you are a U.S. permanent resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551), sometimes called a Green Card, or an eligible noncitizen with an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94), or an eligible noncitizen with a Temporary Resident Card (I-688), select No - Resident alien, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen; hold a temporary resident's card or other eligible non-citizen temporary resident's card.

If you are in the U.S. under any of the following, please select No - Student visa, in the country on an F1 or F2 visa, or on a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa.

F1 visa - an alien having residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning, who is a bona fide student qualified to pursue a full course of study and who seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of pursuing such a course of study at an educational institution in the United States.

F2 visa- For a spouse and/or dependent children of a student with an F1 visa to enter the U.S.

J1 visa- an alien having residence in a foreign country which he/she has no intention of abandoning who is a bona fide student, scholar, trainee, teacher, professor, research assistant, specialist, or leader in a field of specialized knowledge or skill, or other person of similar description, who is coming temporarily to the United States as a participant in a program for the purpose of teaching, instructing or lecturing, studying, observing, conducting research, consulting, demonstrating special skills, or receiving training.

J2 visa- For a spouse and/or dependent children of a person with a J1 visa to enter the U.S.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FCITZN

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
2	No - Resident alien, permanent resident, or other eligible non-citizen; hold a temporary resident's card or other eligible non-citizen temporary resident's card
3	No - Student visa, in the country on an F1 or F2 visa, or on a J1 or J2 exchange visitor visa
4	No - Other

Item Name

N16FCITZN_other

Wording

Please describe

Question

Name

N16FIMGRAGE

Wording

How old were you when you came to the United States?

Help Text

Tell us how you old you were when you first moved to the United States. If you have never lived in the United States, indicate only that option.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FIMGRAGE

Wording

| year(s) old

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Younger than 6
2	Between 6 and 12
3	Between 13 and 17
4	Older than 17

Item Name

N16FIMGDK

Wording

Don't know exact age

Item Name

N16FLIVOUTUS

Wording

Have never lived in the United States

Question

Name

N16FIMGEST

Wording

When you came to the United States would you say you were...

Help Text

Please indicate the range that best estimates your age when you first moved to the United States.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FIMGEST

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	5 years old or younger
2	6 to 8 years old
3	9 to 11 years old
4	12 to 14 years old
5	15 to 17 years old
6	18 years or older

Question

Name

N16FFLANG

Wording

What was the first language you learned to speak as a child?

Help Text

Indicate the language(s) you first learned to speak. If you spoke one language more than another, indicate the language that you spoke more. If you spoke two languages equally as much, indicate that option.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FFLANG

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	English
2	Spanish
3	English and Spanish equally
4	Another language (other than English or Spanish)
5	An equal mix of English and another language (other than Spanish)

Question

Name

N16FFFLANGA

Wording

If Language is Spanish or English and Spanish Equally:
How often did you speak Spanish with your mother or primary caregiver when you started high school?

[Else]
How often did you speak your non-English language with your mother or primary caregiver when you started high school?

Help Text

A primary caregiver is the person who has the main responsibility for a child's health, development, shelter, and overall well-being.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FFFLANGA

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
0	Never
1	Sometimes
2	About half of the time
3	Most of the time
4	Always

Question

Name

N16FPARUS

Wording

Were your parents born in the United States (including Puerto Rico or another U.S. territory)?

Help Text

If a parent was born on a U.S. military base outside of the U.S., please indicate that this parent was born in the United States.

United States territories and outlying areas include American Samoa, the Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Midway Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If a parent were born in any of these locations, indicate that this parent was born in the United States.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPARUS

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
2	Yes, both parents
1	Yes, one parent
0	No

Question

Name

N16FHISP

Wording

Are you of either Hispanic or Latino origin?

Help Text

In compliance with federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity, Hispanic or Latino refers to a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FHISP

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FHISTYP

Wording

Are you of...

Help Text

In compliance with federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity, Hispanic or Latino refers to a person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race.

Examples of Some other Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino origin include, but are not limited to, persons of Argentinean, Colombian, Dominican, Nicaraguan, or Salvadoran descent.

If you are of more than one Hispanic/Latino origin, indicate all of those with which you identify.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FHISA

Wording

Cuban descent

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FHISB

Wording

Mexican, Mexican-American, or Chicano descent

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FHISC

Wording

Puerto Rican descent

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FHISD

Wording

Some other Spanish, Hispanic, or Latino origin

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FRAC1

Wording

What is your race?

Choose one or more.

Help Text

Please indicate all of the categories that best describe your race. In compliance with federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity, the following are descriptions of the race categories:

White: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa.

Black or African American: A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa.

Asian: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian subcontinent including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

American Indian or Alaska Native: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of North and South America (including Central America), and who maintains tribal affiliation or community attachment.

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Hawaii, Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands.

(Hispanic or Latino background is considered an ethnicity rather than a race. People of Hispanic or Latino origin may be of any race.)

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FRACEA

Wording

White

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FRACEB

Wording

Black or African American

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FRACEC

Wording

Asian

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FRACED

Wording

American Indian or Alaska Native

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FRACEE

Wording

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FTRIBE

Wording

Are you enrolled in a state- or federally-recognized tribe?

Help Text

Tribes are recognized by state and federal governments in accordance with treaty, executive order, or legislation. Not every tribe is recognized by a state or the federal government. If your tribe is still in the process of seeking recognition but is not yet officially recognized, answer No.

Examples of federally-recognized tribes include the Seminole Tribe of Florida, the Cherokee Nation, and the Navajo Nation of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FTRIBE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FAISTYP

Wording

Are you...

Help Text

In compliance with federal standards for collecting race and ethnicity, Asian refers to a person of Chinese, Filipino, Asian Indian, Vietnamese, Korean, Japanese, or other Asian culture or origin.

Examples of some other Asian origins include, but are not limited to, Hmong, Laotian, Thai, Pakistani, Cambodian, and so on.

If you are of more than one Asian origin, indicate all of those with which you identify.

Item

Spec Name	Value
Item Name	N16FAISTYPA
Wording	Chinese
Item Name	N16FAISTYPB
Wording	Filipino
Item Name	N16FAISTYPC
Wording	Asian Indian
Item Name	N16FAISTYPD
Wording	Vietnamese
Item Name	N16FAISTYPE
Wording	Korean
Item Name	N16FAISTYPF
Wording	Japanese
Item Name	N16FAISTYPOT
Wording	Some other Asian origin
Item Name	N16FAISTYPOT_other
Wording	Please describe

Question

Name

N16FSPCOL

Wording

Has your spouse attended a college, university, or trade school during the 2014-2015 school year?

Help Text

Answer Yes if your spouse attended a college, university, or trade school for any part or all of the 2014-2015 school year. The 2014-2015 school year is from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FSPCOL

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes, full time
2	Yes, part time
0	No

Question

Name

N16FMOMED

Wording

What is the highest level of education your mother completed?

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that your mother ever completed. If your mother was in school for a particular degree but has not completed that degree, choose the option for the highest completed degree or level of education.

High school: Completion of the secondary level of education, usually in the form of a high school diploma, high school completion certificate, or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency exam.

Vocational/technical training: Prepares learners for careers that are based in manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic and related to a specific trade, occupation or vocation.

Associate's Degree: An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work.

Bachelor's Degree: A degree, usually awarded by a 4-year college or university, which typically requires at least 4 years of full-time college-level work.

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, MFA, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work, and may require a thesis or a practicum.

Professional degree: A formal award certifying the satisfactory completion of a postsecondary education program in any of the following professional fields: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, divinity/theology, or veterinary medicine.

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time graduate-level work and usually requires a dissertation.

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Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FMOMED

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Did not complete high school
2	High school diploma or equivalent
3	Vocational/technical training
6	Some college but no degree
5	Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)
7	Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)
8	Master's degree or equivalent
9	Professional degree (chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine)
10	Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)
11	Don't know

Possible Probes

1. How confident are you in your answer?

2. Were any of the terms unfamiliar to you?

3. How did you feel about answering this question?

4. What is your general impression of the layout of this form?

Question

Name

N16FDADED

Wording

What is the highest level of education your father completed?

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that your father ever completed. If your father was in school for a particular degree but has not completed that degree, choose the option for the highest completed degree or level of education.

High school: Completion of the secondary level of education, usually in the form of a high school diploma, high school completion certificate, or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency exam.

Vocational/technical training: Prepares learners for careers that are based in manual or practical activities, traditionally non-academic and related to a specific trade, occupation or vocation.

Associate's Degree: An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work.

Bachelor's Degree: A degree, usually awarded by a 4-year college or university, which typically requires at least 4 years of full-time college-level work.

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, MFA, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work, and may require a thesis or a practicum.

Professional degree: A formal award certifying the satisfactory completion of a postsecondary education program in any of the following professional fields: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, divinity/theology, or veterinary medicine.

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time graduate-level work and usually requires a dissertation.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FDADED

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Did not complete high school
2	High school diploma or equivalent
3	Vocational/technical training
6	Some college but no degree
5	Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)
7	Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)
8	Master's degree or equivalent
9	Professional degree (chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine)
10	Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)
11	Don't know

Possible Probes

1. How confident are you in your answer?

Question

Name

N16FPARGATE

Wording

Now, we have some questions about the highest level of education your parents completed.

Help Text

The parent or guardian you designate in the first part of this question will be referred to as "Parent 1" in further questions.

 

The parent or guardian you designate in the second part of this question will be referred to as "Parent 2" in further questions.

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Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR1

Wording

Please tell us who you would like us to refer to as Parent 1:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Please select-
1	Mother
2	Father
3	Stepmother
4	Stepfather
5	Other female guardian
6	Other male guardian
7	Not applicable

Item Name

N16FPAR2

Wording

Please tell us who you would like us to refer to as Parent 2:

Response Option

Code	Label
-9	-Please select-
1	Father
2	Mother
3	Stepfather
4	Stepmother
5	Other male guardian
6	Other female guardian
7	Not applicable

Possible Probes

1. How did you arrive at your answer?

2. What is your general impression of the layout of this item?

3. How did you feel about answering this question?

Question

Name

N16FPAR1GATE

Wording

Did your [PARENT 1] (Parent 1) complete a college degree?

Help Text

Answer Yes if your Parent 1 completed one of the following degrees:

• Undergraduate certificate or diploma

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Graduate degree (master's degree, professional degree, doctoral degree)

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR1GATE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No
2	Don't know

Possible Probes

1. What is your interpretation of the term “college degree”?

Question

Name

N16FPAR1YES

Wording

What is the highest level of education your [PARENT 1] (Parent 1) completed?

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that your Parent 1 has completed.

Undergraduate certificate or diploma: An award that usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license.

Associate's degree: An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work.

Bachelor's degree: A degree, usually awarded by a 4-year college or university, that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time college-level work.

Graduate degree (master's degree, professional degree, doctoral degree): A degree that requires additional graduate-level college work after the completion of a bachelor's degree.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR1YES

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)
2	Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)
3	Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)
4	Graduate degree

Possible Probes

1. How confident are you in your answer?

2. [If other than Graduate degree chosen]: You were just asked this same question in a different format. Previously, you were asked to choose your parent’s highest level of education from one list. These last questions asked you to choose which parent you wanted to reference, and then to choose from a shorter list of options through a series of questions. Which of the versions do you prefer? Why?

Question

Name

N16FPAR1GRAD

Wording

Thanks. Was this degree a...

Help Text

Indicate the type of graduate degree that your Parent 1 has completed.

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, MFA, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work, and may require a thesis or a practicum.

Professional degree: A formal award certifying the satisfactory completion of a postsecondary education program in any of the following professional fields: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, divinity/theology, or veterinary medicine.

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time graduate-level work and usually requires a dissertation.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR1GRAD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Master's degree or equivalent
2	Professional degree (chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine)
3	Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

Possible Probes

1. How confident are you in your answer?

2. You were just asked this same question in a different format. Previously, you were asked to choose your parent’s highest level of education from one list. These last questions asked you to choose which parent you wanted to reference, and then to choose from a shorter list of options through a series of questions. Which of the versions do you prefer? Why?

Question

Name

N16FPAR1NO

Wording

What is the highest level of education your [PARENT 1] (Parent 1) completed?

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that your Parent 1 has completed.

High school: Completion of the secondary level of education, usually in the form of a high school diploma, high school completion certificate, or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency exam.

Some college but no degree: Completed some college level courses but did not finish the coursework required for the completion of the degree.

Undergraduate certificate or diploma: An award that usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR1NO

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Did not complete high school
2	High school diploma or equivalent
3	Some college but no degree
4	Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)

Possible Probes

1. How confident are you in your answer?

2. You were just asked this same question in a different format. Previously, you were asked to choose your parent’s highest level of education from one list. These last questions asked you to choose which parent you wanted to reference, and then to choose from a shorter list of options through a series of questions. Which of the versions do you prefer? Why?

Question

Name

N16FPAR2GATE

Wording

Did your [PARENT 2] (Parent 2) complete a college degree?

Help Text

Answer "yes" if your Parent 2 completed one of the following degrees:

• Undergraduate certificate or diploma

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Graduate degree (master's degree, professional degree, doctoral degree)

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR2GATE

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No
2	Don't know

Question

Name

N16FPAR2YES

Wording

What is the highest level of education your [PARENT 2] (Parent 2) completed?

Help Text

Item

Indicate the highest level of education that your Parent 2 has completed.

Undergraduate certificate or diploma: An award that usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license.

Associate's degree: An award that normally requires at least 2 but less than 4 years of full-time equivalent college work.

Bachelor's degree: A degree, usually awarded by a 4-year college or university, that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time college-level work.

Graduate degree (master's degree, professional degree, doctoral degree): A degree that requires additional graduate-level college work after the completion of a bachelor's degree.

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR2YES

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)
2	Associate's degree (usually a 2-year degree)
3	Bachelor's degree (usually a 4-year degree)
4	Graduate degree

Question

Name

N16FPAR2GRAD

Wording

Thanks. Was this degree a...

Help Text

Indicate the type of graduate degree that your Parent 2 has completed.

Master's degree (MA, MS, MBA, MFA, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 2 years of full-time graduate-level work, and may require a thesis or a practicum.

Professional degree: A formal award certifying the satisfactory completion of a postsecondary education program in any of the following professional fields: chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, podiatry, divinity/theology, or veterinary medicine.

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.): A university-awarded degree that usually requires at least 4 years of full-time graduate-level work and usually requires a dissertation.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR2GRAD

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Master's degree or equivalent
2	Professional degree (chiropractic, dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, podiatry, or veterinary medicine)
3	Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, etc.)

Question

Name

N16FPAR2NO

Wording

What is the highest level of education your [PARENT 2] (Parent 2) completed?

Help Text

Indicate the highest level of education that your Parent 2 has completed.

High school: Completion of the secondary level of education, usually in the form of a high school diploma, high school completion certificate, or General Educational Development (GED) equivalency exam.

Some college but no degree: Completed some college level courses but did not finish the coursework required for the completion of the degree.

Undergraduate certificate or diploma: An award that usually take less than two years to complete and are usually designed to equip people with the skills needed for direct entry to employment or to earn a license such as a cosmetology license.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FPAR2NO

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Did not complete high school
2	High school diploma or equivalent
3	Some college but no degree
4	Undergraduate certificate or diploma (usually less than 2 years), including those leading to a license (example: cosmetology)

Question

Name

N16FSIBCL

Wording

Do you have any brothers or sisters who went to college before you did?

Help Text

Answer Yes if you have any brother or sisters who attended a college, university, or trade school before you did.

A trade school offers instruction in skilled trades. It is not a high school.

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Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FSIBCL

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FMILIT

Wording

Are you a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces, or are you currently serving in the Armed Forces either on active duty, in the reserves, or in the National Guard?

Help Text

The U.S. Armed Forces include the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.

A veteran is someone who has served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces in the past.

Active duty means full-time employment in the uniformed service as an officer or enlisted person. Civilian employees of the military are not included.

In this question, Reserves refers to part-time employment in the Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, Marine Corps Reserve, Air Force Reserve, or Coast Guard Reserve. These reserve components are administered and trained by the corresponding service branch. 

In this question, National Guard refers to part-time employment in the Army National Guard or Air National Guard. National Guard personnel operate under a state governor, except when called into federal service.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FMILITA

Wording

Veteran

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FMILITB

Wording

Active duty

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FMILITC

Wording

Reserves

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16FMILITD

Wording

National Guard

Item Name

N16FMILITN

Wording

None of the above

Response Option

Code	Label
1	None of the above
0	No

Question

Name

N16FACS16A

Wording

These last few questions will help us better understand the educational services available for people with disabilities.

Are you deaf or do you have serious difficulty hearing?

Help Text

Answer Yes if you are deaf or if you have a hearing impairment that makes it very difficult to hear what is said in a conversation with another person or very difficult to hear what is said in a telephone or radio broadcast.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FACS16A

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FACS16B

Wording

Are you blind or do you have serious difficulty seeing even when wearing glasses?

Help Text

Answer Yes if you are blind or if you have a vision impairment that makes it very difficult to do things that other people of the same age do, such as read a newspaper or book, watch television, or drive a car, even while wearing glasses or other corrective lenses.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FACS16B

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FACS17A

Wording

Because of a physical, mental, or emotional condition, do you have serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions?

(When answering, consider conditions including, but not limited to, depression, ADD or ADHD.)

Help Text

Answer Yes if it is sometimes or always very difficult or impossible to remember or concentrate, if you forget to eat, forget to take medication, if you have Alzheimer's disease or dementia, or if you have a serious learning disability.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FACS17A

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FACS17B

Wording

Do you have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs?

Help Text

Answer Yes if it is sometimes or always very difficult or impossible to walk three city blocks or to climb a flight of stairs.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FACS17B

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Question

Name

N16FMAIN1

Wording

What is the main type of condition or impairment you have?

Help Text

From the options provided, indicate which you consider to be your main type of condition or impairment. Select the option that has the most significant effect on your daily activities.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FMAIN1

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Blindness or visual impairment (that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses)
2	Hearing impairment (for example, deaf or hard of hearing)
3	Orthopedic or mobility impairment
4	Speech or language impairment
5	Learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition
6	Other health impairment or problem

Question

Name

N16FMAIN2

Wording

Thanks. What specifically is this main type of condition or impairment?

Help Text

From the options provided, indicate which you consider to be your main type of condition or impairment. Select the option that has the most significant effect on your daily activities.

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16FMAIN2

Wording

 

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Anxiety
2	Attention deficit disorder (ADD or ADHD)
3	Autism or Asperger's syndrome or other developmental disability
4	Depression
5	Specific learning disability or dyslexia
6	Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
7	Other

Item Name

N16FMAIN2_other

Wording

Please specify

New items

Question

Name

N16EFIN2000 (NEW)

Wording

How confident are you that you could come up with $2,000 if an unexpected need arose within the next month?

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFIN2000

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	I am certain I could come up with the full $2,000.
2	I could probably come up with $2,000.
3	I could probably not come up with $2,000.
4	I am certain I could not come up with $2,000.

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. How did you decide on your answer?

Question

Name

N16EFIN25000 (NEW)

Wording

If your household somehow were to get an extra unexpected $25,000 in the next few weeks, what would it do with the money? (Check all that apply)

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFINSPEND

Wording

Spend it on something the household wants or needs

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EFINDEBT

Wording

Pay off some household debts

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EFINSAVE

Wording

Put it in savings or investments

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EFINDONAT

Wording

Donate it to family or charity

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Item Name

N16EFINOTH

Wording

Other

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. How did you decide on your answer?

Question

Name

N16EFIN1YEAR (NEW)

Wording

Imagine that the interest rate on your savings account was 1% per year and inflation was 2% per year. After 1 year, how much would you be able to buy with the money in this account?

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFIN1YEAR

Wording

 

Response

Option

Code	Label
1	More than today
2	Exactly the same
3	Less than today

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16EFIN5YEAR (NEW)

Wording

Suppose you had $100 in a savings account and the interest was 2% per year. After 5 years, how much do you think you would have in the account if you left the money to grow?

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFIN5YEAR

Wording

Response Option

Code	Label
1	More than $102
2	Exactly $102
3	Less than $102

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16EFINSTOCK (NEW)

Wording

Please tell me whether this statement is true or false. “Buying a single company’s stock usually provides a safer return than a stock mutual fund.”

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFINSTOCK

Wording

Response Option

Code	Label
1	True
2	False
3	Do not know

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. How easy or difficult was it for you to answer this question? Why?

Question

Name

N16EFEDACT (NEW)

Wording

If a borrower is unable to repay her federal student loan, what steps can the government take to collect the debt?

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EFEDACT

Wording

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Report that the student debt is past due to the credit bureaus
2	Garnish wages until the debt, plus any interest and fees, is repaid.
3	Retain tax refunds and Social Security payments until the debt, plus any interest and fees is repaid.

Possible Probes

1. How easy or difficult was it to answer this question? Why?

2. How did you feel about answering this question?

Question

Name

N16EHOMELS (NEW)

Wording

At any time on or after July 1, 2014, were you an unaccompanied youth who was homeless, or an individual who was determined to be self-supporting and also at risk of being homeless?

Help Text

[None. New item.]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16EHOMELS

Wording

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. Were there any terms in the question that you think needed clarification?

Question

Name

N16TESTCON (NEW)

Wording

If you were participating in the actual survey, would you provide your consent to RTI International to directly request educational information about you such as your standardized assessment scores (for example the SAT or graduate entrance exams) from other sources?  Your responses, combined with student record information (such as financial aid data), would be used only for statistical purposes and would not be disclosed, or used, in personally identifiable form for any other purpose, except as required by law (20 U.S.C. § 9573).

Help Text

[Will develop help text through cognitive interviewing]

Item

Spec Name

Value

Item Name

N16TESTCON

Wording

Response Option

Code	Label
1	Yes
0	No

Possible Probes

1. How did you feel about answering this question?

2. What was the reason for the answer that you provided?

3. Is there any additional information we could have provided to help you answer the question?

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