Document Type
Article
Date of Original Version
2020
Department
Human Development and Family Science
Abstract
Effective consumer financial education provides relevant information to meet special needs of targeted audiences. The purpose of this study is to examine differences in financial capability among student loan holders who are college students, graduates, and dropouts. Using data from the 2015 U.S. National Financial Capability Study, the results show that student loan holders who have completed their education program have higher scores in all financial capability indicators than college students and dropouts. Further analyses show differences in specific financial knowledge items among college students, graduates, and dropouts. In addition, college graduates are more likely to perform several specific desirable financial behaviors than college students and dropouts. The findings suggest that financial educators should emphasize action taking when they provide financial education for student loan holders who are college students and dropouts.
Citation/Publisher Attribution
Xiao, J. J., Porto, N., & Mason, I. M. (2020). Financial capability of student loan holders who are college graduates, dropouts, and enrollees. Journal of Consumer Affairs, 54(4), 1383-1401. https://doi.org/10.1111/joca.12336
Available at: https://doi.org/10.1111/joca.12336
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