2023-24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24) Full-Scale Study - Institution Contacting and List Collection

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

202-245-6507

Conducted by: U.S. Department of Education; Institute of Education Sciences; National Center for Education Statistics

https://nces.ed.gov

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666 Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at:

NCES 2023-401

Website Text*

Home Page English | Español

Welcome to the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24)

Please enter your NPSAS survey Study ID and password:

Study ID

Password

□ Show me what I’ve typed

You can find your Study ID and password in a NPSAS mailing or e-mail sent to you. Need your Study ID number or password? (hyperlink to Login Help page)

Have you lost your Study ID or password?

Fill out this request form and we will e-mail your Study ID and password to you. Providing as much information as possible will help us respond to your request more quickly.

Study ID number (if known):

First Name (required):

Last Name (required):

Date of Birth (MM/YYYY):

Postsecondary Institution Name (2023–24 academic year):

E-mail Address (required):

Cell Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Other Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Update Contact Info English | Español

Click on the fields below to enter the information:

Study ID

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix (drop-down)

Former Name (if applicable)

Cell Phone (XXXXXXXXXX) Home Phone (XXXXXXXXXX) Work Phone (XXXXXXXXXX)

E-mail Address

Other E-mail address

Address

Address Line 2

City Select State (drop-down) Zip

<<Your participation is very important, but we know there are many demands on your time. We will periodically send reminders for you to complete the NPSAS survey via e-mail, mail, and phone. In the past, many participants have found it helpful to receive text message reminders. Can we send you text message reminders?

Yes
No

>>[ONCE CONTACT INFO PAGE SUBMITTED, REDIRECT TO HOME PAGE]

Contact Us English | Español

If you need assistance with completing the survey online, have questions regarding the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, or prefer to complete the survey by phone, please contact us using the information below.

E-mail <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>

Telephone 877-NPSAS-NOW (877-677-2766)

Help Desk staff are available at the following times to assist you:

Monday-Thursday	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Friday	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday	1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

All times are Eastern Time (ET).

Who should I contact if I have additional questions or concerns?

If you have additional questions or concerns, NPSAS project staff are available to respond to your questions Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET.

NPSAS Staff

RTI Project Director	Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.
	jennifer@rti.org
	800-723-8942
NCES Study Director	Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.
	Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov
	202-245-6507

What to Expect English | Español

How can I complete the NPSAS survey?

You may complete the NPSAS survey on the Web – simply log in <hyperlink to home page> by entering your Study ID number and password, which are provided in the NPSAS letter or e-mail you received. You can even complete it on your mobile device. If you need assistance accessing the survey on the website, or if you want to complete the survey by telephone, contact the NPSAS Help Desk by calling 877-677-2766 or sending an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Will I receive reminders to take the survey?

During data collection, you could receive reminder communications in any of the following ways:

Mailings on behalf of the National Center for Education Statistics
E-mails from NPSAS@ed.gov (or NPSAS@rti.org)
Text messages and phone calls on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education or from a 202 area code

How long will the survey take?

For most people, we expect the survey will take about 30 minutes, depending on your answers. You do not have to complete the survey in one session. You can get started and, if you choose, you can easily log out and resume at a later time.

Do I have to participate?

Participation in this study is voluntary; however, your involvement is very important to the success of this study. By participating, you have the opportunity to help policymakers, researchers, and others better understand how students and their families pay for postsecondary education.

Can I refuse to answer a question?

You may refuse to answer any question at any time. If you choose not to answer or are unable to answer a particular question, you may still continue with the rest of the survey. Just leave the question blank and click the ‘next’ button to move on to the next question.

How do I know your website is secure?

The NPSAS website is protected by Secure Sockets Layer technology. Your survey responses are collected over a secure server and connection also protected by SSL. SSL encrypts the communication between your browser and the NPSAS web server so your data will be kept secure.

Should I use a particular web browser to take the web survey?

The survey will work on any popular modern browser such as Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari

which provide consistent support for well-established web standards such as CSS and ECMAScript (JavaScript). If you are having any trouble completing the survey, please call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 and we will be happy to assist you.

Previous Results English | Español

Why is your participation so important?

NPSAS is the primary source of information used by the federal government (and others, such as researchers and higher education associations) since 1987 to analyze student financial aid and to inform public policy on student financial aid programs such as Pell Grants and Direct/Stafford loans.
You are part of an exclusive group of students selected to represent other students enrolled at your institution.
Your personal circumstances are unique, and you cannot be replaced in this study.
Your participation is critical to understanding and helping to meet the financial needs of postsecondary students in the United States now and in the future.

As with all prior NPSAS surveys, results will be presented in summary form only; no individual results will be published.

Here’s what we’ve learned from previous NPSAS surveys…

NPSAS was last conducted during the 2019–2020 academic year and included about 276,000 undergraduate and 20,000 graduate students enrolled in approximately 2,200 postsecondary institutions. Students with a variety of financial situations were surveyed, including those who received financial assistance (grants, scholarships, loans, awards, and stipends) as well as those who did not receive financial assistance. Selected findings from previous NPSAS surveys are presented below.

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Confidentiality

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is required to follow strict procedures to protect personal information in the collection, reporting, and publication of data. All of the information provided by individuals or institutions may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C §151).

Data security procedures for NPSAS are reviewed and approved by NCES data security staff. Your answers are secured behind firewalls and are encrypted during internet transmission using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol. All data entry modules are password protected and require the user to log in before accessing confidential data. Project staff are subject to large fines and/or imprisonment if they knowingly publish or communicate any individually identifiable information.

Congress has authorized the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences to collect data about the costs of postsecondary education because policymakers at all levels need reliable and current national data in order to make decisions about postsecondary education.

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA, 20 U.S.C. §9543) and to collect students’ education records from educational agencies or institutions for the purposes of evaluating federally supported education programs under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) and 99.35).

The study has been approved by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1850-0666. The expiration date is 02/28/2026.

Important note regarding text message communications for federal studies and the TCPA

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), under 47 U.S. Code §227, is a federal statute enacted in 1991 to safeguard consumer privacy. This legislation restricts telemarketing communications via voice calls, SMS texts, and fax without explicit prior consent. TCPA does not restrict NPSAS:24 research survey communications, provided those communications are made with the explicit consent of the participant or the contact is not made using an auto dialer.

During the course of data collection, you may receive text message reminders regarding survey participation. You have the option to opt out of text message reminders at any time. Neither text messaging contact nor consent information will be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

You can learn more about TCPA by clicking here https://www.fcc.gov/general/telemarketing-and-robocalls. If you have any questions regarding our use of text message reminders, you can reach us by e-mail at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> or by phone at 877-677-2766.

About NPSAS English | Español

The 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24) collects data from a nationally representative sample of about 162,000 students enrolled in postsecondary education. Students from all types of Title IV postsecondary institutions—less-than-2-year institutions, community colleges, and 4-year colleges—are selected to participate, whether or not they receive any type of financial assistance (grants, scholarships, loans, awards, and stipends). NPSAS results will help policymakers and researchers better understand how students and their families pay for higher education.

Congress has authorized the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) of the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES) [hyperlink to: https://ies.ed.gov] to collect data about the costs of postsecondary education because policymakers at all levels need reliable and current national data in order to make decisions about postsecondary education. In addition to a student survey, NPSAS collects financial aid, student record, and related information from sources such as student loan databases and admissions testing agencies. Previous rounds of NPSAS were conducted in 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020.

NPSAS is being administered for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research firm (www.rti.org).

To learn more about the data from previous NPSAS cycles, visit NCES’s NPSAS website https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/npsas/.

NPSAS Informational Materials

Please click on any of the below for more information about NPSAS and why your participation is so important.

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Footer (Included on all pages of the student website, including login and welcome page. Not included on the student survey pages.) English | Español

National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences

OMB Clearance No: 1850-0666 Expiration Date: 02/28/2026

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA, 20 U.S.C. §9543) and to collect students’ education records from educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of evaluating federally supported education programs under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) and 99.35). The data are being collected for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization.

All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form, for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this voluntary information collection is 1850-0666. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average approximately 30 minutes per survey response, including the time to review instructions, gather the data needed, and complete and review the information collection. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate, suggestions for improving this survey, or any comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual submission of this survey, please write directly to: The 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12th St., SW, Room 4007, Washington, DC 20202. OMB Clearance No: 1850-0666 Expiration Date: 02/28/2026.

NPSAS 2023–24 CATI Consent Text*

Study members see the Web Consent Text when they log in to complete the self-administered survey. When study members agree to complete the survey via CATI, the CATI Consent Text is read to sample members over the telephone by an interviewer. PLEASE NOTE: CATI screen labels may be different in the final CATI programming, but the consent text will be the same as noted below.

CATI Consent Text:

LTR_S - (THIS SCREEN IS READ TO ALL SAMPLE MEMBERS INTERVIEWED VIA PHONE). (read to all sample members who opted for CATI):

Recently, we sent you material about the U.S. Department of Education's National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24). The survey is being conducted to determine how students and their families pay for education beyond high school. Some students, such as those who completed their bachelor’s degree requirements between July 1, 2023 and April June 30, 2024, and other special groups, may be selected for a follow-up study.

The survey is expected to take about <<time>> minutes depending on your answers [{if Y_OFACNOPAY = 0} and as a token of our appreciation, you will receive $«inc_amount» for participating.]

In addition to your survey responses, we collect other enrollment-related data from your institution and sources such as student loan databases and admissions testing agencies. Your responses, combined with any student record information, may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in personally identifiable forms for any other purpose, except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

Sometimes there are opportunities for researchers to use data from previous studies or to share data with each other if they are conducting similar research. For these reasons, we may use or share your deidentified data with other researchers. If we do so, we will not contact you to ask for your additional informed consent.

Your participation is voluntary and will not affect any aid or other benefits that you may receive. You may decline to answer any question or stop the survey at any time. The risks of participating in this study are small and relate to data security. We have the following precautions in place: your responses are stored within an enhanced security network, only authorized staff have access to data, and all staff have participated in privacy training, signed confidentiality agreements, and undergone rigorous background checks. All personally identifiable information will be kept in secure and protected data files, and will be separate from the responses you provide in this survey.

If you are located in the European Union (EU) or the United Kingdom (UK), you have rights under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation and the UK Data Protection Act. By providing consent, you agree and understand that your personal information will be transferred to a data center located in the United States.

If you wish to exercise any of your data subjects’ rights or have additional questions about the use and protection of your information or about the study, you may contact the study director, Jennifer Wine, at 800-723-8942. For questions about your rights as a participant, please contact RTI’s Office of Research Protection toll-free at 866-214-2043.

This call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes.

(IF SAMPLE MEMBER HAS ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, READ NOLET. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE WITH GOTLTS AND DO NOT READ NOLET.)

GOTLTS (read to all sample members who at the end of the LTR_S script do not have any questions):

May we begin the survey now?

(READ AS NEEDED: At your request, we can re-mail the information to you. If you have any questions about this study, you may contact the study's director, Jennifer Wine, at 800-723-8942. For questions about your rights as a study participant, please contact RTI's Office of Research Protection at 866-214-2043.)

NOLET (read as needed to all sample members who need more information):

You are one of approximately 162,000 students who will be taking part in this study.

The risk of participating in this study is small and relates to data security. However, we have put strict security procedures in place to protect your information. Procedures include:

Data security/privacy concerns: RTI is dedicated to protecting your confidential survey responses and personally identifiable information. Your information will be combined with that of roughly 162,000 other survey respondents. Survey responses are protected with industry-standard SSL encryption. RTI International’s computer systems are carefully designed and regularly tested to safeguard information provided by survey respondents. All survey data is kept in an enhanced security network.

Study purpose: The 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24) is a national study of approximately 162,000 students enrolled in postsecondary education. The study collects information on how students and their families pay for postsecondary education and includes students from all types of postsecondary institutions, regardless of whether they receive any type of financial assistance (e.g., grants, scholarships, loans, or stipends).

Survey content: Some of the key survey questions ask about topics such as education experiences, employment, enrollment, financial aid, and income and expenses.

Sponsor: This study is being conducted for the National Center for Education Statistics, or NCES, in the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.

If you would like us to re-mail the information to you, please let me know.

May we begin the survey now?

(READ AS NEEDED: For questions about your rights as a study participant, please contact RTI's Office of Research Protection at 866-214-2043.)

Letters

Data Collection Announcement Letter*

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Study ID: «caseid»

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«addr1»

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Dear «fname»,

You have been selected to participate in the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), an important U.S. Department of Education study that will help determine how students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school.

Here are some key pieces of information to help get you started:

The survey will take approximately «time» minutes to complete on any electronic device, including your mobile device or tablet. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «After you complete the survey, you will receive $«Inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

To complete your survey
- Go to our secure NPSAS website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/
- Log in using your
  - Study ID: «caseID»
  - Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>
- Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below:

«QRCODE»

[We have worked closely with «PC_name»«, [PC_title]» at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]//[We have worked closely with your institution to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.] Your survey responses will represent the experiences of other students enrolled at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» who were not selected to participate in NPSAS. Therefore, your participation is critical to the success of the study.

If you have questions or problems completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the telephone, call the NPSAS help desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Because your participation is important, you may receive reminders via e-mail, mail, phone, and text message. Thank you in advance for participating in NPSAS.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a npsas@ed.gov.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

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NCES is authorized to conduct the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24) by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA, 20 U.S.C. §9543), and to collect students’ education records from educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of evaluating federally supported education programs under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) and 99.35). The data are being collected for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization.

Reminder Letter 1*

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) continues and we want to hear from students like you.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «When you complete your survey, you will receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.c]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «When you complete your survey, now you will receive «an additional «boost_amount» for a total of» $inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

Please log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

The «shortened» survey – which can easily be completed on your mobile device – takes approximately «time» minutes of your time.

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the phone, simply call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Reminder Letter 2*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

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«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

[IF SENT DURING DC: «Now is your chance to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.»]

[IF SENT AT END OF DC: «There is limited time remaining to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.»]

Your experiences are unique, and no one can replace you in this «shortened» «time»-minute survey.»

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «Once you complete your survey, you will receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «Because your participation is so important now you will receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check!»]

Complete your survey today:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/update

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) helps policymakers, researchers, and educators better understand the issues that impact the lives of students who participate in education beyond high school. Hearing from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you is very important.

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the telephone, simply call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Reminder Letter 3

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

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«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is an important national education study that helps inform future education policy.

Shape8 [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «You’ll receive $«Inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation!»//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Now you’ll receive «an additional «boost_amount» for a total of» $«Inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation!»]

To complete your «shortened »«time»-minute survey:

Log on to our secure website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to access the survey:

«QRCODE»

Call us at 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

Your response to this survey can impact the lives of students like you in the future! When you participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s NPSAS survey you will represent «the »«NPSASschool»students who were not selected to participate. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Reminder Letter 4*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

««casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

[IF SENT AT END OF DC: «There is limited time remaining to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.»] The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) provides researchers, policymakers, and educators with important data. Notably, data obtained during NPSAS are reported in summary form only and help interested parties better understand how students pay for education beyond high school. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS LETTER, PAGE I-140]

When you participate in NPSAS you are representing «the »«NPSASschool»thousands of other students. Help us make this study a success and inform future education policy!

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: You’ll receive $«Inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is extremely important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Completing your «shortened »«time»-minute survey is easy. You can:

Complete online:
- Go to our secure website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/
- Study ID: «caseid»
- Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>
Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Call us at 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE I-140]

Reminder Letter 5*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

[IF SENT AT END OF DC: «There is limited time remaining to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.»] IF The U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) «only» takes about «time» minutes. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: We’re offering $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check for your participation.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «Because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey!»]

To complete your survey:

Log on to our website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ using the credentials provided below.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the «survey»/«website»:

«QRCODE»

You are being asked to participate in NPSAS because you were enrolled in postsecondary education at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» during the 2023–2024 academic year. [We have worked closely with «PC_name»«, [PC_title]» at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]//[We have worked closely with your school to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.] The data you provide, combined with that of other students, will help educators, researchers, and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels better understand how students and their families pay for postsecondary education, enrollment patterns, education goals, and the differing backgrounds and experiences of students who pursue education after high school.

You can also e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> or call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or to complete your survey by phone.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

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Thank You Letter – sent with check*

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Study ID: «caseid»

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Dear «fname»:

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the staff of the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), we would like to thank you. Your participation in NPSAS will help shape federal aid policy for future students.

Enclosed you will find a check for $«IncAmt» as a token of our appreciation.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you for helping us better understand the experiences of postsecondary students!

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Project Officer, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

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Initial Contact Letter (Only needed if survey not available soon after sampling)

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Study ID: «caseid»

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Dear «fname» «lname»,

You have been selected to represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» in the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences.

Your NPSAS survey will be available« soon»/« on »«AvailableDateFill». At that time, you will receive a large, white envelope with a letter enclosed that will provide specific information about how to participate in the «time»-minute survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «As a token of our appreciation, you will receive $«Inc_amount» when you complete it.»] For more information, please check out the study website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Before NPSAS data collection begins, we need to have the most up-to-date contact information for you. Please take 5 minutes to update your contact information by visiting our secure website and using the following login credentials:

Study ID: «caseID»

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the website:

«QRCODE»

Data collected from NPSAS will help researchers and policymakers better understand how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school. The data you share can have a large impact on future education policy in the U.S.

NCES has contracted with RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization, to collect data for NPSAS on its behalf. Please review the enclosed brochure for a brief description of NPSAS, findings from past studies, and a summary of our confidentiality procedures. If you have additional questions or concerns about the study after reviewing this material, please contact the RTI study director, Dr. Jennifer Wine, by phone at 800-723-8942 or by e-mail at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

NCES is required to follow strict procedures to protect personal information in the collection, reporting, and publication of data. All of the information provided by individuals or institutions, including individually identifying information, may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form, for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. § 9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

NPSAS Team

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

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Dear «fname»,

Your participation as «a »/«an »«studenttype »student at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» is important to make sure that the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study is representative of all types of students. No one can replace you in this study.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «When you complete the survey, you'll receive $«Inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or» check!»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is so important, now you will receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check!»]

To complete the «shortened» «time»-minute survey:

Go online to our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ using your Study ID and password:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Call us at 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

To learn more about the information we’ve gained from prior NPSAS surveys, please seethe included infographic. Data from NPSAS are used by policymakers and other decision makers when crafting policy related to postsecondary education, including student loan programs. If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 877-225-8470

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Study ID: «caseid»

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Dear «fname»,

We need your help to make the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) a success! [We have worked closely with «PC_name»«, [PC_title]» at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research]//[We have worked closely with your institution to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.] No one can replace you, and your participation helps ensure that researchers and policymakers have accurate information about how students finance postsecondary education.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: When you complete your NPSAS survey you will receive $«Inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is so important, «now» you will receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check!»]

The survey is easy to complete! Just log in to our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and take your «shortened »«time»-minute survey by using the credentials below.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you directly to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Alternatively, feel free to call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or to complete your survey by phone.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 877-225-8470

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E-mails

Data Collection Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)

[INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO]

«fname»,

You have been selected to participate in the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), an important study that will help determine how students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »and their families are meeting the costs of education beyond high school. [IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Your survey will take about «time» minutes to complete.»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Complete the «time»-minute survey to receive $«Inc_amount» via «PayPal or» check as a thank you for your participation»]. Your participation in this study will not affect any aid or other benefits you receive.

To start the survey, click the button below:

If you prefer to access the survey from our study website, you can log in with your Study ID and password below.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

[We have worked closely with [«PC_name»/professional staff] at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]//[We have worked closely with your institution to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.] You were selected to represent many other students at «the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution» who were not selected to participate. Therefore, your participation is critical to the success of the study.

If you have questions about the study or prefer to complete your survey over the phone, please call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. You can also learn more by visiting the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

We hope you take this unique opportunity to share your experiences and help inform policy decisions. Because your participation is important, you may receive reminders via e-mail, mail, phone, and text message.

Many thanks,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is authorized to conduct the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA, 20 U.S.C. §9543), and to collect students’ education records from educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of evaluating federally supported education programs under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) and 99.35). The data are being collected for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization. All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form, for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

«emailID»

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Reminder E-mail 1*

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Survey Needs Your Participation

Hi «fname»,

We need you for the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) to be a success.

Your «shortened »survey will «only »take about «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «and you will receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check as a thank you for your participation»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «and now you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check»].

I t’s easy to complete today!

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in:

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey over the phone by calling 877-677-2766.

It’s okay if you don't have time to complete the entire survey right now - you can start your survey now and finish it later. You'll be able to pick up right where you left off.

You have been selected to represent other «studenttype »students at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution». Your participation is critical to the success of the study. Complete your NPSAS survey today and help inform policy related to postsecondary education issues such as student loans.

If you have other questions, please contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

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Reminder E-mail 2*

SUBJECT: Important U.S. Department of Education Study: NPSAS

Dear «fname»,

As a reminder, you have been selected to participate in the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)!

We still need your participation «as a student studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »to make the study a success! Here are some important details:

The «shortened »survey will «only »take approximately «time» minutes to complete.

By participating, you will contribute to important research [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and once you’ve completed your survey, you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey»].
Click the button below or visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

S tudy ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

NPSAS is an important U.S. Department of Education study that will help researchers and policymakers better understand the experiences of students enrolled in education after high school.

Still have questions? Visit the website listed above, e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>, or call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 3

SUBJECT: Represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«NPSASschool» by Participating in NPSAS

Hi «fname»,

We noticed that you haven’t yet participated in the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). Your experiences «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» are unique, and no one can replace you.

We understand that you may have questions or concerns about NPSAS–and we’re here to help! Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about NPSAS.

How can I participate in NPSAS?

It’s easy! The survey can even be completed on any electronic device, including a mobile device or tablet.

O r go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey over the phone at 877-677-2766.

What do I get for participating in NPSAS?

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «When you complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey, you will receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «When you complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey, now you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»] Your involvement is very important to the success of this study. The information you provide will help the U.S. Department of Education better understand the costs and benefits of postsecondary education.

What if I don’t have time to complete the entire survey right now?

No problem! You can start your survey now and finish it later–you’ll pick up right where you left off.

If you have other questions, please contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. Thank you in advance for making NPSAS a success.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

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Reminder E-mail 4*

SUBJECT: NPSAS Data Collection Continues!

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) won’t be a success without you, «fname»!

The «shortened »survey–which can easily be completed on your mobile device–«only »takes approximately «time» minutes of your time. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your survey, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is extremely important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Or visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Need help accessing the online survey? Prefer to complete your survey by telephone? Please call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s NPSAS survey continues, and we are interested in hearing from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE I-145].

Thank you in advance for your participation in this very important study.

Sincerely,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE I-145]

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Reminder E-mail 5*

SUBJECT (IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE): Make a difference, and make some money–take a U.S. Department of Education Survey

ALTERNATE SUBJECT (IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE): Make a difference for ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution» - take a U.S. Department of Education Survey

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «fname», your $«inc_amount» for completing the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey awaits!»] // [IF NO INCENTIVE: «fname», your participation in National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is critical!»] It «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and once you’ve completed your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check »].

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 877-677-2766.

Please consider taking the NPSAS survey for the U.S. Department of Education. We are interested in hearing from «[students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Thanks,

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

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Reminder E-mail 6

SUBJECT: You’re the Missing Piece in NPSAS

«fname», we still need to hear from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you! You can contribute to important research conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, and it «only »takes about «time» minutes.

O r, log in to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount» for completing the survey.»]

If you prefer, you may also complete your survey over the telephone by calling the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

NPSAS helps researchers, educators, and policymakers better understand the issues that impact you!

What are the costs of pursuing higher education?
What impact does student loan debt have on students’ lives?
Are postsecondary institutions preparing students to get the jobs they want?

Thank you,

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 7

SUBJECT: NPSAS needs «XXX-rounded »more participants to reach our goal. Will you be one of them?

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: Don’t Forget About Your NPSAS Survey, «fname»

Hi «fname»,

You are an important member of the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). Because we cannot survey everyone enrolled in postsecondary education during the 2023–24 academic year, you represent thousands of other students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »like you from across the country. We are counting on you!

Please complete the «shortened »«time»-minute NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »we will send you $«inc_amount» as a thank you for your time»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey»].

O r, log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or reply to this e-mail if you have any questions or problems completing your survey or if you would like to participate over the telephone.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 8*

SUBJECT: «Fname», Don’t Delay - Participate in NPSAS Today

«Fname», we’ve been contacting you and other «studenttype »students about participating in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)!

We understand there are many demands on your time, but we need your help to make sure the study represents all students. Your «shortened »survey «only »takes about «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »we will send you $«inc_amount» for doing it»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey»].

You can also log on to our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ using your study credentials:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or to complete your survey by phone.

NPSAS is an important U.S. Department of Education study that will help policymakers better understand the experiences of students enrolled in education after high school. Your response to this survey can impact the lives of students like yourself in the future!

We hope you will participate and help us better understand the experiences of postsecondary students.

Thank you!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 9*

SUBJECT: Take Part in Important Education Research When You Participate in NPSAS

Hi «fname»,

Data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) are used by policymakers to inform policy decisions about postsecondary education issues such as student loans.

The NPSAS «shortened »survey «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: « and, once you’ve completed it, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «and now you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check»!]

O r, log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or reply to this e-mail if you have any questions or problems completing your survey or if you would like to participate over the phone.

Your participation in NPSAS is critical to the success of the study, and we hope that you will participate. This U.S. Department of Education study includes all types of students, and your participation «as «a»/«an» «studenttype »student »is important. No one can replace you in the study. Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences with us.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 10

SUBJECT: Only You Can Make NPSAS a Success. Will You Help?

Hi «fname»,

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is easy to complete,you can even do so on your mobile device!

This U.S. Department of Education «shortened »survey «only »takes about «time» minutes. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «When you complete your survey, now you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

If you prefer, you can go to the NPSAS website and login using your secure login credentials below to access your survey:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone by calling 877-677-2766.

If you have questions, please contact us at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. More information on NPSAS can be found on our website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

We look forward to hearing about your experiences meeting the cost of education beyond high school at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution».

Thanks!

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SUBJECT: «fname», Help Inform Education Policy: Participate in NPSAS Today

«fname»,

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is an important education study conducted on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.

The «shortened »survey «only » takes about «time» minutes and is easy to complete on your mobile device. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or » check!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is so important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Use your secure login credentials to access your survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer, you may also complete your survey over the phone by calling the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE I-145] You can find out more about what we've learned from previous NPSAS surveys here:
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/previous.

Thanks!

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SUBJECT: NPSAS Needs You, «fname»

«fname»,

You were selected to represent many other students from ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution». No one can replace you. We hope that you will participate in this important U.S. Department of Education study.

T he National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) «only »takes about «time» minutes and is easy to complete on your mobile device. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount» payable by «PayPal or »check!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Or visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

To complete your survey by telephone call 877-677-2766. You can find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Thanks!

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SUBJECT: Share Your Experiences with NPSAS

«fname»,

This is your chance to contribute to important education research. You were selected to represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» and many other students enrolled in education after high school.

O r, log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 to get more information about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) or complete your survey by phone.

The «shortened »NPSAS survey «only »takes about «time» minutes! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your survey, «now »you'll «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «When you complete your survey, now you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

NPSAS is conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences, with data collection being carried out under contract by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization. We look forward to hearing about your experiences.

Thank you,

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SUBJECT: «xx»//«Many» Students Have Participated in NPSAS–Will You Join Them?

«fname», we still need to hear from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you! You have the opportunity to contribute to important research conducted by the U.S. Department of Education, and it «only »takes about «time» minutes.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «When you complete the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, you will receive an additional «boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

O r, log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer, you may also complete your survey over the telephone by calling the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Thank you,

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SUBJECT: Please Complete the U.S. Department of Education’s NPSAS Survey

«Fname», we’ve been contacting you and other students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »to learn how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school.

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «,and «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount» when you complete it»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey»].

Or, you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by telephone, have questions, or would like more information, just call 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

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SUBJECT: Make your «college/postgraduate» experience count for the U.S. Department of Education

«fname»,

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey continues, and we are interested in hearing from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you. The NPSAS survey «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: and «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check when you complete it»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is extremely important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»].

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You were selected to represent students at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» so the study won't be a success without you, «fname»!

If you have questions or would prefer to complete your survey over the telephone, please call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or reply to this e-mail.

Thank you,

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SUBJECT LINE: NPSAS: What You Need to Know

Dear «fname» –

Here are the important details you need to complete your «shortened »«time»-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey:

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You’ll receive $«incamount» when you complete your survey, payable by check« or PayPal».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «You were selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount», for a total of $«inc_amount», because your participation in NPSAS is important.»] You represent many students at ««fname»«NPSASschool»//«your institution» and the study won't be a success without you!»]
Click the button below or login at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Alternatively, you can complete your survey over the phone by calling 877-677-2766.

If you have questions or problems completing your survey, simply contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or by e-mail at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you for helping make NPSAS a success.

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SUBJECT: Represent «fname»«NPSASschool»»//«Your Institution»: Let Your Voice be Heard

Hi «fname»,

We’ve been trying to contact you over the past «number» months to complete the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey that «only »takes about «time» minutes. Your response as a student at ««fname»«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» is critically important to the study. We hope that you will take time out of your busy schedule to complete your survey today.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your NPSAS survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by« PayPal or »check.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «Because your participation is important, «now »we’re offering $«inc_amount» for your participation.»]

O r log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you need help accessing the survey or if you want to complete the survey over the phone, please call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. Your participation in NPSAS is very important and we hope you choose to complete the survey.

Thank you,

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SUBJECT: A Message from the U.S. Department of Education

Dear «fname»,

As the Project Officer for the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24), conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), I hope that you will take time out of your busy schedule to complete the NPSAS survey today. The U.S. Department of Education uses data from this study to inform policy decisions regarding student loans and other critical issues.

The survey «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «, and once you’ve completed your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»] // IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 877-677-2766. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

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SUBJECT: The NPSAS Survey: Your Questions Answered

«Fname»,

We still need you to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) for the U.S. Department of Education. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «We’re offering $«inc_amount» for your participation payable by «PayPal or »check».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is important, «now »we’re offering $«inc_amount» for your participation payable by «PayPal or »check».»]

If you have questions about the study, we’re here to help.

How do I participate?

O r log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Why do you want to survey me? Should I participate in NPSAS?

Yes! You are being asked to participate in NPSAS because you were enrolled in postsecondary education at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» during the 2023–24 academic year. Your participation «as a student studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »is important to make sure that the NPSAS results represent other students who were not selected to participate. No one can replace you in this study. Your survey responses help educators, researchers, and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels better understand trends in enrollment patterns, education goals, and the backgrounds of students who pursue education after high school.

How long will the survey take?

For most people, we expect the «shortened »survey will «only »take about «time» minutes, depending on your answers. You do not have to complete the survey in one session. You can get started and, if you choose, you can easily log out and resume at a later time.

How will my information be protected?

Keeping your personal information private is very important to us, and we are fully committed to keeping it safe. Federal law requires that we respect your privacy. NCES is required to follow strict procedures to protect the identity of persons in the collection, reporting, and publication of data. Read more about our confidentiality procedures at: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality.

If you need help accessing the survey or want to complete it over the phone, please call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766. Your participation in NPSAS is very important, and we hope you choose to complete the survey.

Thank you!

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Subject: «Fname», Share Your Experiences with the U.S. Department of Education

Hi «Fname»,

We still need you to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) for the U.S. Department of Education. It «only »takes «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and, once you’re done, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «and because your participation is very important, you will receive an additional $«boost_amount», for a total of $«inc_amount», when you share your experiences with NPSAS.»]

Or log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Alternatively, you can complete your survey by phone with one of our professional interviewers by calling 877-677-2766. More information on NPSAS can be found at the study website here: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

We look forward to hearing from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you.

Thanks!

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SUBJECT: «Fname», Participate in NPSAS Today!

«Fname»,

We’ve been contacting you «and other students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »about participating in the National Postseconday Student Aid Study (NPSAS).

Your «shortened »survey takes «only »about «time» minutes to complete. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «We will send you $«inc_amount» for completing your survey!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is important, «now »we will send you $«inc_amount» once you finish the survey.»]

Or log onto our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or to complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers.

We know that you have demands on your time, but we need your help to make sure that NPSAS is representative of all students enrolled in postsecondary education at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution». Thank you in advance for helping to inform future education policy.

Thanks,

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SUBJECT: Don’t Miss Out: Your NPSAS Survey Takes «time» Minutes to Complete

Hi «Fname»,

Your experiences are unique, and, if you choose not to participate in the «shortened »«time»-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, no one can replace you. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Once you complete your survey, you will« now »receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Now you will receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check because your participation is very important.»]

Participation is easy!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log onto: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have any questions, simply contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> or call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Thanks,

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SUBJECT LINE: Share Your Experiences and Represent «fname»«NPSASschool»»//«Your Institution»

«fname», your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey will «only »take about «time» minutes to complete! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You »will receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is so important, «now »you will receive an additional $«boost_amount», for a total of $«inc_amount» when you share your experiences with NPSAS.»]

O r log onto our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

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If you have any questions about the NPSAS survey, feel free to reply to this e-mail or call our Help Desk at: 877-677-2766.

We hope you decide to participate. We rely on «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you to make NPSAS a success!

Sincerely,

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SUBJECT: Represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«Your Institution», Participate in NPSAS Today

Hi «Fname»,

You have been selected to represent other students at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» who were not selected to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS).

Your «shortened »NPSAS survey «only »takes about «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «, and because you are so important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount»].

Or log in to: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can complete your survey by phone by calling 877-677-2766. You can find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Your experiences are unique and, if you choose not to participate, no one can replace you. We look forward to hearing about your experiences meeting the cost of education beyond high school.

Thanks!

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SUBJECT: Your NPSAS Survey is Waiting

«fname»,

Start the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey today!

There is still time to participate in the NPSAS survey for the U.S. Department of Education.

It «only »takes about «time» minutes! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Once you’ve completed your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «You were selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» because your participation in NPSAS is so important. When you complete the survey, you will receive $«inc_amount»».]

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can complete your survey by phone by calling 877-677-2766. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Thanks,

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SUBJECT: Your Participation in NPSAS Matters

Hi «fname»,

To have a complete picture of the costs and benefits of postsecondary education, it is important that we include students from a wide variety of schools and backgrounds in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS).

Please complete your «shortened »«time»-minute survey to help with this important research [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »receive $«inc_amount» for your efforts.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount»].

O r log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or complete your survey by phone.

Your experiences at ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution» are unique, and no one can replace you in this study. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE I-145]. Thank you in advance for helping to shape federal aid policy for future students.

Thank you!

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SUBJECT: NPSAS is Ending Soon–Don’t Miss Your Chance to Participate

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: NPSAS Needs Your Participation, «fname»

«fname», data collection for the U.S. Department of Education's National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) «continues»//«will end soon»//«will end on [end_date]»!

O r log in to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

It «only »takes about «time» minutes to complete the NPSAS survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: You'll receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Because your participation is so important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount» once your complete the survey.»]

Our professional interviewers can answer any questions you have and can complete your survey over the telephone with you if you prefer. Just call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Help us make this study a success and inform future education policy. It is crucial to the study that we hear from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you!

Thank you,

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Reminder E-mail 29

SUBJECT: It's Time to Complete Your NPSAS Survey, «fname»

Dear «fname»,

We haven’t heard from you regarding your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). We are writing again because of the importance of your responses for helping policymakers, researchers, and educators better understand how students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school.

The «shortened »NPSAS survey «only »takes about «time» minutes to complete. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You'll receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check for completing the survey.] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «You were selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» because your participation in NPSAS is so important. When you complete the survey, you will receive $«inc_amount»».]

Or log in to our secure website https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas using your study credentials:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 to get more information about NPSAS or to complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers.

We hope you will decide to participate. The study won’t be complete without you!

Thank you!

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Reminder E-mail 30

SUBJECT: The U.S. Department of Education Needs You–Are You In?

Hi «fname»,

Recently we’ve been trying to get in touch with you about the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey.

Will you help us reach our goal?

«Over «completed surveys»»//«Many » students have already completed the NPSAS survey, but we still need your participation to make the study a success. It «only »takes about «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »we will send you $«inc_amount» (payable by «PayPal or »check) for completing it»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «, and because your participation is very important, you will receive an additional $«boost_amount», for a total of $«inc_amount», when you share your experiences with NPSAS»].

O r go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in:

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you want to complete your survey over the phone or have other questions, please contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

NPSAS helps policymakers better understand how students and their families pay for postsecondary education. You are part of a small group of students from ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» selected for this study.

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Reminder E-mail 31*

SUBJECT: Just a reminder–we still need you to complete the NPSAS survey

Hi «fname»,

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) continues and we are interested in hearing from «students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] like »you.

The «shortened »survey «only »takes about «time» minutes and can even be completed on your mobile device! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You’ll receive $«incamount» when you complete your survey, payable by check« or PayPal».»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is extremely important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You were selected to represent many students at ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution» and the study won't be a success without you, «fname»! [We have worked closely with [«PC_name»/professional staff] at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]//[We have worked closely with your school to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]

If you have questions or would prefer to complete over the telephone, call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Thank you,

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SUBJECT: NPSAS takes «time» minutes to complete on your mobile device

«fname», the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey «only »takes «time» minutes, and you can do it on your mobile device. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «We’ll give you $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check for your time.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «You were selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» because your participation in NPSAS is so important. When you complete the survey, you will receive $«inc_amount»».]

O r visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

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Still have questions? Visit the website listed above or call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

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Reminder E-mail 33*

SUBJECT: Participate in NPSAS, an Important Education Study

We need to hear from «studenttype »students like you! When you complete your U.S. Department of Education National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, which «only »takes about «time» minutes, you'll contribute to important education research that researchers and policymakers rely on to inform policy decisions regarding student loans and other critical issues. [IF INCENTIVE ELGIBLE: «You'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation in NPSAS is extremely important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount»—that’s a total of $«Inc_amount»!]

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, please call 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

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Reminder E-mail 34*

SUBJECT: Limited Time Left to Participate in NPSAS

Hi «fname»,

There is limited time remaining to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »receive $«inc_amount» for your efforts»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «and because hearing from students like you is so important, you will receive an additional $«boost_amount» for a total of $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»]. NPSAS helps researchers and policymakers determine how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school. The study «ends on [end_date] and »takes about «time» minutes.

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, call 877-677-2766.

We hope you will decide to participate and help us better understand the experiences of postsecondary students.

Thanks!

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Reminder E-mail 35*

SUBJECT: A Message from the U.S. Department of Education

Dear «fname»,

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 877-677-2766. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Thanks,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

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Reminder E-mail 36*

SUBJECT: U.S. Department of Education Survey

Dear «fname»,

As the Project Officer for the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:24), conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), I encourage you to complete the NPSAS survey today. The U.S. Department of Education uses data from this study to inform policy decisions regarding student loans and other critical issues.

«The NPSAS survey ends <<on «end_date»>>//<<soon>>.» Please take time «before «end_date»» to complete your «time»-minute survey. The survey «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «, and once you’ve completed your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»] // IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is important, «now »you will receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 877-677-2766. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reminder E-mail 37*

SUBJECT: NPSAS Ends on «end_date»–Just «end_date – current_date» Days Left to Participate!

«fname»,

We don’t want you to miss out on your opportunity to contribute to this important study and make your voice heard. The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) ends on «end_date» so there are only «end_date – current_date» days left for you to participate in this «shortened »«time» minute survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELGIBLE: «Once finished you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or » check!»] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Remember, because your participation is very important, now you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or » check»!»]

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, please call 877-677-2766.

We need to hear from «studenttype »students like you! Thanks in advance for your participation.

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Reminder E-mail 38*

SUBJECT: NPSAS is Coming to a Close

Hi «fname»,

Time to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is running out! We still want to hear about your experiences as a student at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution».

«The NPSAS survey ends on «end_date».» Please take time «before «end_date»» to complete your «shortened »«time»-minute survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «If you finish your survey by then, you'll receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Since your participation in NPSAS is very important, you will receive $«inc_amount» payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation.»]

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have any questions, please contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Best,

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Reminder E-mail 39*

SUBJECT: NPSAS Ends Tomorrow–Help Us Learn About Your Experiences at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«Your Institution»

Hi «fname»,

The U.S. Department of Education's National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) ends tomorrow! We still want to hear about your unique experiences as a student at ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution».

Complete your «time»-minute survey by tomorrow [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: to receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation»].

O r log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to complete your survey over the phone, please call 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for participating! Have a great day.

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Reminder E-mail 40*

SUBJECT: Your Last Chance to Participate… Don’t Miss Out on NPSAS!

«fname»,<< this is the last e-mail message we will be sending you about>> the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. Data collection ends today! We want you to know how important participation from students «studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »like you are to the success of NPSAS.

Before the study ends, please consider participating.

O r log onto our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

It takes about «time» minutes and can be completed on any electronic device, including a mobile device or tablet. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: After today, you will no longer have the chance to receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check for completing the survey.»

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to complete your survey over the telephone, please call 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for participating!

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SUBJECT: Thank You from NPSAS

Dear «fname»,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the staff of the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), we would like to thank you for participating in NPSAS. Your participation is very important in helping to ensure the success of the study.

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If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766.

Thank you for helping make NPSAS a success!

Sincerely,

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As Needed E-mails

Initial Contact E-mail (Only needed if survey not available soon after sampling)

SUBJECT: The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)

Dear «fname» «lname»:

Before NPSAS data collection begins, we need to have the most up-to-date contact information for you . Please take 5 minutes to update your contact information by visiting our secure website and using the following login credentials:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/updatecontact

Study ID: «caseID»

Your NPSAS survey is not yet available but will be available« soon»/« on »«AvailableDateFill». At that time, you will receive a large white envelope with a letter enclosed that will provide specific information about how to participate in the «time»-minute survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «As a token of our appreciation, you will receive $«Inc_amount» when you complete it.»]

Data collected from NPSAS will help researchers and policymakers better understand how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school. NCES has contracted with RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization, to collect data for NPSAS on its behalf.

Please visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ for a brief description of NPSAS, findings from past studies, and a summary of our confidentiality procedures. If you have additional questions or concerns about the study after reviewing this material, please call the RTI study director, Dr. Jennifer Wine by phone at 800-723-8942 or by e-mail at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

We thank you in advance for your participation in this important study.

Sincerely,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is authorized to conduct the 2023–24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study by the Education Sciences Reform Act of 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543), and to collect students’ education records from educational agencies or institutions for the purpose of evaluating federally supported education programs under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) and 99.35). The data are being collected for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization. All of the information you provide may be used only for statistical purposes and may not be disclosed, or used, in identifiable form, for any other purpose except as required by law (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

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Institution Support E-mail

SUBJECT: «fname», Please Take the NPSAS Survey!

Hi «fname»,

I’m writing today to ask you to please consider taking the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey for the U.S. Department of Education. [We have worked closely with [«PC_name»/professional staff] at your institution to facilitate «the »««NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]//[We have worked closely with your school to facilitate «the »«NPSASschool»’s» participation in this important research.]

It «only »takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and once you’ve completed your survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, and because your participation is so important «now »you will receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check once you complete the survey»].

Or go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey by phone by calling 877-677-2766.

Additional information on NPSAS can be found at the study website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Thanks, in advance, for your participation.

Sincerely,

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Contacting Reminder E-mail

SUBJECT: A Reminder to Participate in NPSAS

«fname», we need you for the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) to be a success.

[IF SENDING SOON AFTER DATA COLLECTION E-MAIL: «Recently, we sent you an invitation to take part in NPSAS».] You have been selected to represent other «studenttype »students at ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution». Your participation is critical to the success of the study, and we hope you will help inform policy by completing your NPSAS survey today.

Your survey will «only »take about «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and you will receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check as a thank you for your participation»].

It’s easy to complete today!

O r go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in:

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

You can also complete your survey over the phone by calling 877-677-2766.

What sort of reminders can I expect?

Because your participation is very important, and we understand there are many demands on your time, we will be sending you reminders to complete your survey. You may receive periodic reminders via:

E-mail
Text
Phone Call
Mail

If you have other questions, please contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

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General Holiday Themed E-mail

SUBJECT LINE: Holiday Well Wishes from the NPSAS Team

Hi «fname»,

We hope you are enjoying your [holiday insert text]!

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey, «now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

Participating in NPSAS is easy: it «only »takes about «time» minutes and can be completed online or over the phone.

O r log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 if you have any questions or if you would like to complete the survey by phone.

Thanks!

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NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: Inform Education Policy)*

SUBJECT: Why does my participation in NPSAS matter?

Hi «fname»,

I wanted to personally let you know that your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) matters, and your response as a student at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» is critically important to the study.

I’ve included a short, 2-minute video letting you know why your participation in NPSAS is so important.

[INSERT VIDEO LINK FROM TABLE – VIDEO SCRIPTS – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT, PAGE I-137]

Participating in NPSAS is easy: it «only »takes about «time» minutes and can be completed online or over the phone. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the NPSAS survey, «now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

O r log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at npsas@ed.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY, PAGE PAGE I-149]

Research Analyst

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NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: Let Your Voice Be Heard)*

SUBJECT: NPSAS: Let Your Voice Be Heard on NPSAS!

Dear «fname»,

I want to personally let you know that your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) matters, and your response as a student at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» is critically important to the study.

Participating in NPSAS is easy: it «only »takes about «time» minutes and can be completed online or over the phone. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the NPSAS survey, « now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

Or log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

I’ve included a short, 2-minute video detailing some interesting and important findings from prior rounds of NPSAS. By participating in NPSAS, you can be part of the solution in this important research!.

[INSERT VIDEO FROM TABLE - VIDEO SCRIPTS – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERTS, PAGE I-137]

Call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at npsas@ed.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY, PAGE I-149]

Research Analyst

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NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: What should you know?)*

SUBJECT: Why NPSAS: What should you know?

Dear «fname»,

I know you have a lot of demands on your time – classes, exams, long nights of studying, maybe even going to work. That’s why I’m asking for just 2 minutes of your time to watch a short video – by me – explaining how your participation in NPSAS can influence policymakers who make decisions that can affect your life as well as the lives of thousands of other current and future students.

Please visit our website – [INSERT VIDEO LINK FROM TABLE – VIDEO SCRIPTS – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT, PAGE I-140] - to watch this important video. And if the video piques your interest, you can log in using the credentials below to take your «time» minute survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the NPSAS survey, « now »you’ll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Please be part of the solution in this important research!

Call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at npsas@ed.gov if you have any questions.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY, PAGE I-149]

Research Analyst

«emailaddress»

«phonenumber»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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NPSAS Newsletter E-mail 1

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–Find Out What’s New in NPSAS

THE NPSAS NEWSLETTER «date»

OVER «xx» SURVEYS COMPLETED FOR THE NATIONAL POSTSECONDARY STUDENT AID STUDY (NPSAS)!

With over «xx» completed surveys, we still need your help to make the study a success! As a reminder, your survey «only »takes «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and « now »you will receive «inc_amount»»].

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 877-677-2766.

INFOGRAPHIC: WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED FROM NPSAS?

Your participation in NPSAS provides valuable information for researchers, policymakers, and educators. See what we’ve learned in prior rounds of NPSAS.

TAKE A LOOK

Want more information?

Visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas to find a brief overview of NPSAS, what you can expect when participating, previous results, and confidentiality procedures.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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NPSAS Newsletter E-mail 2

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–The Importance of Your Participation

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–NPSAS Participation at ««the »«NPSASschool»//«Your Institution»

THE NPSAS NEWSLETTER «date»

[IF DATA AVAILABLE: ««xx»% Participation From ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«Your Institution»!»]

[IF DATA NOT AVAILABLE: «WE STILL NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION IN NPSAS!»]

[IF DATA AVAILABLE: «We have a «xx»% response rate from «NPSASschool»//«your institution», but we still need to hear from you!»] You have been selected to represent other students enrolled at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» who were not selected to participate in NPSAS. Therefore, your participation is critical to the success of the study. Responding to this survey is a service to your peers, to the U.S. Department of Education, and to the academic community.

Your survey «only »takes «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and once completed you will receive «inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 877-677-2766.

THE IMPORTANCE OF NPSAS: [INSERT VIDEO FROM TABLE - VIDEO SCRIPTS – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERTS, PAGE I-137]

Hear from «videoexpert», a Research Analyst on the NPSAS team, about the importance of your participation in NPSAS.

Your participation in NPSAS provides valuable information for researchers and policymakers. See what we’ve learned in prior rounds of NPSAS.

Want more information?

Visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ to find a brief overview of NPSAS and information about what you can expect when participating, previous results, and confidentiality procedures.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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NPSAS Newsletter E-mail 3

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–A Brief History of NPSAS

THE NPSAS NEWSLETTER «date»

THE NATIONAL POSTSECONDARY STUDENT AID STUDY (NPSAS) THROUGH THE YEARS

Did you know the first NPSAS student survey was conducted in 1987? NPSAS continues to be the primary source of information used by the federal government, researchers, and higher education associations to analyze and to inform policy on student financial aid.

You have the unique opportunity to represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» and other students who were not selected to participate in NPSAS. No one can replace you in this study! Your survey «only »takes «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and once completed « now »you will receive «inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 877-677-2766.

PRIOR RESULTS

[INSERT VIDEO FROM TABLE - VIDEO SCRIPTS – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERTS, PAGE I-137]

Hear from «videoexpert», a Research Analyst on some of the previous results in NPSAS. Share your experiences to contribute to this important research!

Want more information?

Visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ to find a brief overview of NPSAS and information about what you can expect when participating, previous results, and confidentiality procedures.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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NPSAS Newsletter E-mail 4

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–NPSAS in the News «date»

THE NPSAS NEWSLETTER

YOUR PARTICIPATION MATTERS!

You have the unique opportunity to represent ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» and other students who were not selected to participate in National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). No one can replace you in this study!

Your survey «only »takes «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and once completed « now »you will receive «inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 877-677-2766.

NPSAS IN THE NEWS!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – NPSAS ARTICLE, PAGE I-150]

Your participation in NPSAS provides valuable information for researchers and policymakers. Read the «publishinggroup» article to see how information and data from NPSAS used. Share your experiences to contribute to this important research!

Want more information?

Visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ to find a brief overview of NPSAS and information about what you can expect when participating, previous results, and confidentiality procedures.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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NPSAS Newsletter E-mail 5

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Newsletter–A Few Things We’ve Learned

NPSAS PROGRESS REPORT

The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) needs «xx »more participants to reach our goal. Will you be one of them? Your NPSAS survey responses will represent other students enrolled at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» who were not selected to participate in NPSAS. Therefore, your participation is critical to the success of the study. Responding to this survey helps your peers, the U.S. Department of Education, and the academic community.

Your survey «only »takes «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and once completed « now »you will receive «inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»].

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 877-677-2766.

FUN FACT

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE I-145]

Want more information?

Visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ to find a brief overview of NPSAS and information about what you can expect when participating, previous results, and confidentiality procedures.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE I-145]

Partial Complete E-mail

NOTE: Sent to cases where survey has been started but not completed.

SUBJECT: Important Reminder: «fname», Come Back and Complete Your NPSAS Survey!

FROM: [NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME] (<<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>)

Hi «fname»,

I noticed that you started the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey and then stopped. That's okay. You can return to your survey, via phone or the Web (even on your mobile device) and pick up right where you left off. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Don’t miss out on your $«inc_amount» incentive for completing your survey!»]

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Got Questions? Prefer to participate over the phone? Call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or visit the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ to learn more about NPSAS, findings from past studies, and confidentiality procedures.

Thanks!

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Paired Contact E-mail

NOTE: Sent in conjunction with CATI contacted event from previous night/weekend/week

SUBJECT: Recent NPSAS Phone Call

Hi «fname»,

[IF SPOKEN WITH YESTERDAY: «Thank you for taking the time yesterday to speak with «DCI» about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS).»]//[IF SPOKEN WITH RECENTLY: «Thank you for taking the time recently to speak to a member of our survey team about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS).»]

I hope you will <<take «time» minutes to>> complete your survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and receive your $«inc_amount»»]. I don’t want you to miss out on this important education study!

Use your secure login credentials below to access your survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you would prefer to complete the survey over your phone, simply call 877-677-2766 and reference your Study ID «caseid».

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Interruption in Data Collection–Notice/Warning E-mail

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Survey is Temporarily on Hold

Dear «fname»,

Due to [REASON FOR DC INTERRUPTION], the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey is temporarily suspended, so you will not be able to log in to the survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ until further notice. Once the situation has been resolved, we will notify you immediately so that you may participate in this important research. We apologize for any inconvenience this has caused you.

If you have any questions regarding the survey or this temporary situation, please do not hesitate to call us at 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you for your understanding.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Interruption in Data Collection–Resume E-mail

SUBJECT: You may now resume your NPSAS Survey

Dear «fname»,

Recently, we sent a notification indicating that the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey was suspended due to [REASON FOR DC INTERRUPTION]. We are happy to inform you that the survey has re-opened, and you may once again log in to complete your NPSAS survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the NPSAS survey, « now »you'll receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

Got questions? Prefer to participate over the phone? Call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or visit the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Or use your secure login credentials below to access your survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Thank you for your understanding during this survey interruption.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Pending Ineligible E-mail*

SUBJECT: The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study

«fname»,

On «sumdate», you were determined to be ineligible to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) based on your responses to eligibility questions in the beginning of the survey.

We are reviewing your information and will contact you as soon as we are able to determine whether you may be eligible to participate in NPSAS.

If you have questions regarding the study please do not hesitate to call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. If this e-mail has reached you in error, please contact us so we can update our records.

Sincerely,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Reviewed Pending Ineligible E-mail*

SUBJECT: The National Postsecondary Student Aid Study–Please Try Again

«fname»,

Recently, you were determined to be ineligible to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) based on your responses to eligibility questions in the beginning of the survey.

However, after reviewing your information, we believe that you may be eligible to participate in NPSAS. We’ve reset your survey so you may start again. Please consider logging in to complete the survey, and make sure you answer the first few questions of the survey carefully.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – REVIEWED PENDING INELIGIBLE FILL, PAGE I-148].

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Remember, if you are eligible for NPSAS and complete the survey, you’ll receive «inc_amount», payable via «PayPal or» check, as a token of our appreciation.»] The survey takes approximately «time» minutes to complete.

O r log in to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions regarding NPSAS or would like to complete the survey over the phone, please do not hesitate to call our Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thanks, in advance, for your participation!

Sincerely,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Refusal E-mail

SUBJECT: Please Reconsider Participating in NPSAS

Dear «fname»,

Recently, you declined to participate in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) «because [refusalreason]». NPSAS is a survey designed to help inform educators, researchers, and policymakers about how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school. We understand your hesitation, but we are hoping you will reconsider participating in this very important research conducted by the U.S. Department of Education.

We know your time is valuable—please consider some of the following reasons for participating:

You have the unique opportunity to provide reliable data that otherwise would not be available for policymakers.
Your information is vital in helping policymakers and researchers better understand national trends in enrollment patterns, education goals, financial aid, employment, and backgrounds of students who pursue education after high school.
You were selected to represent other students from ««the »«NPSASschool»//«your institution». No one can replace you.

You can complete the «time»-minute survey at your leisure! If you start your survey and need to stop for any reason, you can come back at another time to finish. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You will receive $«inc_amount» by «PayPal or »check when finished.»]

Or log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

For more information or to complete your survey by phone please call 877-677-2766 or respond to this e-mail. Thanks for your time.

Best,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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No Good Address for Check E-mail

SUBJECT: Your NPSAS Check

Dear «fname»,

Thank you for completing the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We have attempted to send you a check as a token of our appreciation but, unfortunately, we do not have a complete address. Please respond to this e-mail with your mailing address or call us at 877-677-2766 and we will send you the check.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

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Canceled PayPal E-mail

SUBJECT: Don’t Forget to Claim Your NPSAS Incentive

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We sent you $«inc_amount» via PayPal to «emailaddress» as a token of our appreciation. However, your original payment was canceled by PayPal because it was not claimed within 30 days.

We will reissue the payment today. Please log into your PayPal account associated with «emailaddress» to claim your payment or look for an e-mail from PayPal, indicating that RTI International has sent you $«inc_amount». Please do not hesitate to contact the NPSAS Help Desk with any questions at 800-723-8942 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Best,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Missing Incentive Data E-mail

Subject: Your NPSAS Incentive

Dear «fname»,

Thank you for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We’re contacting you because we would like to send you $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation, but we do not have the necessary information from you to do so.

If you would like to receive your $«inc_amount», please reply to this e-mail message and indicate whether you prefer PayPal or check. If you prefer PayPal, please provide your PayPal e-mail address. If you prefer to receive a check, please provide a valid mailing address. (Allow 3-4 weeks for processing of check payments.)

Should you choose to decline your incentive, the funds will go back to the study.

Best,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

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No Contact E-mail

Subject: The NPSAS team is hoping to find you, «fname»

Hi «fname»,

We’ve recently tried to get in touch with you about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). I hope you will <<take «time» minutes to>> complete your survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and receive your $«inc_amount»].

Use your secure login credentials below to access your survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you would prefer to complete the survey over your phone, simply call 877-677-2766 and reference your Study ID «caseid».

You can find out more about the study and confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality. For additional questions contact the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Outstanding Check E-mail

Subject: Reminder to Cash Your NPSAS Check

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. We are e-mailing to remind you to cash your $«inc_amount» check we sent you.

The check will expire 90 days after it was issued, so please cash your check soon.

Let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Expired Check E-mail

Subject: Your NPSAS Incentive

Dear «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We sent you $«inc_amount» via check as a token of our appreciation. However, your original payment has been voided since it was not claimed within 90 days.

Please respond to this e-mail and provide a valid mailing address, so we can reissue your payment. (Allow 3-4 weeks for processing of check payments.)

Please do not hesitate to contact the NPSAS Help Desk with any questions at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Should you choose to decline your incentive, the funds will go back to the study.

Best,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Preferred to Complete Online E-mail

Subject: Participate in NPSAS Online

Hi «fname»,

Recently, a member of our survey interviewing team spoke with you about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). During that brief phone conversation, you indicated that you would prefer to complete your survey online, and an e-mail with your survey login information was sent to you. I just wanted to touch base to make sure you received the e-mail, and to encourage you to complete your survey soon to receive your $«inc_amount».

As a reminder, here is the information you need to complete your survey on our secure website:

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have any questions, please contact us at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> and reference your Study ID: «caseID».

You can find out more about the study and confidentiality procedures at the above website, and at https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/npsas/.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Data Collection Extension E-mail

SUBJECT: NPSAS Still Needs you, «fname»

«fname», we’ve extended National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) data collection <<until [date] >>to give you «and other students studying [major]//[fieldofstudy] »a chance to participate in this important study.

We realize your time is valuable, but remember, your survey only takes about «time» minutes and does not have to be completed all at once. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «We will send you $«inc_amount» for completing it.»]

Click the icon below to share your experiences and let your voice be heard!

Or log onto our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you prefer to complete your survey with a trained interviewer, please call 877-677-2766.

You have the unique opportunity to provide reliable data that otherwise would not be available for policymakers. We hope you will decide to participate–NPSAS won’t be the same without you.

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

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Data Collection Staff Prompt E-mail

SUBJECT: Your «time»-minute NPSAS Survey

Hi «fname»,

I work on the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) and noticed that you have not yet completed your survey. Your participation in the survey is crucial to the success of the study as your experiences are unique!

The NPSAS survey takes «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and you will receive $«inc_amount» for responding»]. Here’s the information you need to complete your survey on your computer or mobile device:

Or log on to our secure website to participate:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thanks,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Missing PayPal E-mail

Subject: Your NPSAS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for participating in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey.

It looks like you forgot to give us your e-mail address for sending your $«inc_amount» PayPal payment.

Please reply to this e-mail and provide the e-mail address associated with your PayPal account so we may process your payment.

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Needs Incentive Selection E-mail (Didn’t Select Incentive)

Subject: Your NPSAS Survey

Hi «fname»,

We appreciate your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey.

Our records indicate that you completed the survey but did not tell us how you would like to be paid for your participation. We want to make sure you are compensated for your time and effort.

To select your payment method and receive your $inc_amount» payment:

Or log on to our secure website:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Please note you will be asked a couple of questions to verify your identity prior to reaching the payment selection page.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Failed PayPal Payment E-mail*

Subject: Your NPSAS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid (NPSAS) survey! We recently sent you $«inc_amount» via PayPal to «emailaddress» as a token of our appreciation. However, your original payment failed. The failed payment could indicate that your account is either locked or inactive.

If you prefer to receive your payment via check, please respond to this e-mail with your current mailing address and the name you want on the check. Please do not hesitate to contact the NPSAS Help Desk with any questions at 800-723-8942 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Returned PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Your NPSAS PayPal Payment was Returned

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We recently sent you $«inc_amount» via PayPal to «emailaddress» as a token of our appreciation. However, your original payment was returned.

We would like to reissue your payment. Please respond to this e-mail and let us know if you would like the payment to be sent to a different e-mail address or if you would like us to retry sending it to «emailaddress». If you prefer to receive your payment via check, respond to this e-mail with your current mailing address and the name you want on the check. Please do not hesitate to contact the NPSAS Help Desk with any questions at 800-723-8942 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Unclaimed PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Claim Your NPSAS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. We are e-mailing to remind you that your $«inc_amount» PayPal payment is ready for you. We sent this payment to the e-mail address you provided, «emailaddress».

The payment will expire 30 days after it was issued, so please accept the payment soon.

Let us know if you have any problems claiming the payment.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Bad Address E-mail for Check Incentives*

Subject: Your NPSAS Check Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! We have attempted to send you a $«inc_amount» check as a token of our appreciation but, unfortunately, we do not have a complete address for mailing.

Please respond to this e-mail or call 800-723-8942 and provide the name you would like on the check and your mailing address.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality.aspx

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Undeliverable Check E-mail*

Subject: Your NPSAS Check Payment

Hi «fname»,

Please respond to this e-mail or call 800-723-8942 and provide your name and correct mailing address, and we will re-mail the check to you.

Thank you,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

NPSAS Survey Team Member

800-723-8942

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Auto Reply E-mail

Subject: Thank you for your message

Thank you for contacting us about the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS). Your message is very important to us. If your message requires a response, someone from the NPSAS survey team will respond to you within the next business day. For immediate assistance, you can call the NPSAS help desk at 877-677-2766.

Thank you,

The NPSAS Survey Team

800-723-8942

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Soft Prompt (Data Collection Continues)E-mail

SUBJECT: Update on your NPSAS survey

Dear «fname»,

We hope this e-mail finds you safe amid the challenges of these difficult, uncertain times. We recognize how disruptive <<[ disruption type/event]>> is to the entire education community and we understand that the health and well-being of you and your family are your top priorities.

We want you to know that the 2023-24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) data collection is continuing and will help policymakers understand <<how [disruption type/event] has affected >>students’ experiences at their postsecondary institution.

To automatically start the survey, click the button below:

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in with your Study ID and password below.

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password» <<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Many thanks,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE –SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Postcards

Reminder Postcard 1 (To the point)*

Outside

You have been selected to participate in an important U.S. Department of Education study.

Inside

<<fname>>,

Recently we sent you a letter asking you to complete your 2023–-24 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. If you already completed your survey, thank you very much!

If you have not yet completed your survey, please follow these instructions to complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you’ve completed your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time. >>]If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Please complete your survey as soon as possible!

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 2 (Money – Sent only to sample members who are incentive eligible)*

Outside

Receive $<<inc_amount>> by completing a survey about your education experiences.

Inside

<<fname>>, complete your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey and we will send you $<<inc_amount>>. The survey «only »takes <<time>> minutes.

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Once you complete your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>>!

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 3 (Policy Impact)*

Outside

<<fname>>, help inform policymakers by sharing your education experiences with the U.S. Department of Education.

Inside

<<fname>>, help inform policymakers by sharing your education experiences with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data from previous National Postsecondary Student Aid Studies (NPSAS) help policymakers, researchers, and educators better understand the issues that impact the lives of students after high school. Your responses to this year’s NPSAS survey, combined with those of other students across the country, will inform education policy changes aimed at improving education experiences of all students!

Complete your survey today to help future students by logging on with your Study ID and password, or scan the QR code:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time. >>]If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 4 (Desire to Help)*

Outside

This is your chance to help an important national education study!

Inside

<<fname>>, when you participate in National Postsecondary Study Aid Study (NPSAS) you will be representing yourself and thousands of other students in the United States and Puerto Rico. Let’s make this study a success!

To complete the «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey, go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using your unique Study ID and password, or scan the QR code:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time. >>]If you have any questions or would prefer to complete your survey over the phone, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 5 (Money – Sent only to sample members who are incentive eligible)

Outside

Three easy steps to receive $<<inc_amount>>.

Inside

<<fname>>, wWe will send you $<<inc_amount>> for completing your «shortened »<<time>>-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey! It only takes a few easy steps:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/
Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>
Enter your Password: <<password>>
Complete your survey

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Complete your survey

Once you complete the survey, we will then send you $<<inc_amount>> as a token of appreciation!

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 6 (Interesting Facts)

Outside

Did you know? [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE E-152]

Inside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE E-152] Let us know by completing your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. Your responses will be combined with data from other NPSAS participants to help policymakers and researchers better understand the experiences of students after high school.

Complete the «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey today by logging on to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ with your Study ID and password, or scan the QR code:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE E-152]

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 7 (To the point)*

Outside

<<fname>>, you can help contribute to important education research.

Inside

Data collection for the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is still ongoing. If you already completed your survey, thank you very much!

If you have not yet completed the survey, you can complete the survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete the survey over the phone.

The survey will «only »take you about <<time>> minutes. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you’ve completed your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time. >>] If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Complete your survey as soon as possible!

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 8 (Interesting Facts)

Outside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE E-152] What about now?

Inside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE E-152] We need your participation to find out what students are experiencing in 20232024. Please complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time>>]. You can complete your survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE E-152]

Reminder Postcard 9 (Desire to Help)

Outside

We need <<XX >>more participants to reach our goal. Will you be one of them?

Inside

You are an important part of the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS)! Because we cannot survey everyone, you represent thousands of other students from across the country. We are counting on you!

Please complete your 2023–-24 NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time>>]. You can complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 10 (To the point)*

Outside

Data collection ends soon. Complete your survey today.

Inside

Only a few more [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – TIME FRAME TEXT, PAGE E-154] to complete your National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey. You can complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you’ve completed your survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time.>>] If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Complete your survey as soon as possible!

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 11 (Policy Impact)*

Outside

You can help shape higher education policy!

Inside

Data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) helps policymakers better understand how students and their families pay for postsecondary education. By completing your survey, you can inform education policy!

To complete your survey, go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ and log in using your unique Study ID and password, or scan the QR code:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your «shortened »<<time>>-minute survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time. >>] If you have any questions or would prefer to complete the survey over the phone, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 12 (Money – Sent only to sample members who are incentive eligible)

Outside

Complete a survey, receive $<<inc_amount>>!

Inside

You can receive $<<inc_amount>> for sharing your experiences and opinions with us. Simply complete a your <<time>>-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey and we will send you $<<inc_amount>>. You can choose to complete your survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 13 (Graphic of article from NPSAS:20 findings)

Outside

Graphic that shows a clip of interesting findings from a recent article based on NPSAS:20 (findings on homelessness and/or food insecurity among college students, for example)

Inside

Now is your chance to contribute to similar research! Simply complete your <<time>>-minute National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) survey and we will send you $<<inc_amount>>. You can choose to complete your survey in one of two ways:

1. Online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

2. Phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Text Message Reminders

Data Collection Announcement Text*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, you have been selected for the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<You’ll receive <<inc_amount>> for participating.>>] Click here to take your survey: [bitly link]. [If you have questions, please reply directly to this message.] Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 1*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Hi «fname»[ - please don’t ignore this important message]! Log on to take your NPSAS survey here [bitly link] to increase our understanding of college students’ experiences. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Now >>You’ll receive $<<inc_amount>>] for your participation. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 2*

US DEPT OF EDUC: [If you have questions about your NPSAS survey, «fname», please let us know!] You can still complete your survey to represent other students at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution». Go to [bitly link] to take the survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>> as a token of our appreciation>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 3*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Your NPSAS survey is still available, «fname»: [bitly link] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<When you participate <<now >>you will receive $<<inc_amount>>.>>][Have questions? You can reply to this text and one of our help desk staff will assist you!] Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 4

US DEPT OF EDUC: Hopefully we are reaching you, <<Fname>>; let us know you’ve received this important message! Don't forget to complete your <<<<time>>-minute>> NPSAS survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<for $<<inc_amount>>>>]: [bitly link].. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 5

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<Fname>>, go to [bitly link] or call 877-677-2766 to complete your <<<<time>>-minute>> NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<and receive $<<inc_amount>>>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 6*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<Fname>>, you can complete your <<<<time>>-minute>> NPSAS survey on your mobile device [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<and receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<and <<now >>receive <<inc_amount>>]. Go to [bitly link] or call 877-677-2766. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 7

US DEPT OF EDUC: Just in case you forgot, <<Fname>>, your participation in NPSAS helps inform policy on postsecondary education issues such as student loans. Click here [bitly link] to begin your <<<<time>>-minute>> survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 8*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Your <<<<time>>-minute>> NPSAS survey is easy to complete, <<fname>>![IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: << You will receive $<<inc_amount>> for completing it.>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: Remember, we are <<now >>offering you $<<inc_amount>> for your participation!] Click here to get started: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 9*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, take part in important research when you participate in NPSAS! Complete your <<<<time>>-minute>> survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>receive your $<<inc_amount>>>>] by clicking here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 10

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we still need to hear from students [IF MAJOR/FIELD OF STUDY AVAILABLE: <<studying <<major>>/<<field of study>> >>] like you! Take your NPSAS survey today [IF INCENTIGE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 11

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, please join others from ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» who have participated in NPSAS by completing your survey. Take your NPSAS survey today [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 12

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, help policymakers better understand how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Click here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 13*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Share your experiences with the U.S. Department of Education, <<fname>>. Please <<take just <<time>> minutes to>> complete your NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<and receive $<<inc_amount>>>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: and receive your <<updated incentive of >>$<<inc_amount>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 14

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we still need <<xx >>participants to make NPSAS a success - please help today! Take the survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>receive your $<<inc_amount>>>>] by clicking here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 15

US DEPT OF EDUC: Please consider taking your NPSAS survey today on your mobile device [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<to receive your $<<inc_amount>>, payable via PayPal or check>>]: [bitly link]. If you have any questions, please respond directly to this text and one of our help desk staff would be happy to assist you! Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 16*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», we’ve been contacting you and other «studenttype »students about participating in NPSAS! Please consider taking your <<<<time>>-minute>> survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<for $<<inc_amount>>>>] here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 17

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we need your help now so the NPSAS will be a success! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<< You’ll receive $<<inc_amount>> for <<time> minutes of your time>>.] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<You’ll <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>> for <<time>> minutes of your time.>>] Click here to help us TODAY: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 18

US DEPT OF EDUC: Your experiences at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» are unique, <<fname>>, and no one can replace you in the NPSAS survey. Complete your <<<<time>>-minute>> survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< for $<<inc_amount>>>>] here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 19*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname» - your NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<and $<<inc_amount >>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<and <<increased >>incentive of $<<inc_amount>>] won’t be available for much longer. Go to [bitly link] and help policymakers better understand how students and their families pay for postsecondary education. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 20 (Last Week)*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», this is the last week to participate in NPSAS! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<After <<day, date>>, you will no longer have the chance to receive $<<inc_amount>>!>>] Take your survey by clicking here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 21 (Last Day)*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», today is the LAST DAY to complete your NPSAS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]! Click here to begin: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Texts

Data Collection Extension Text

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», your <<time>>-minute NPSAS survey has been extended until <<end_mm_dd>> because your participation is so important! Click here to begin: [bitly link][IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Infographic Text Reminder

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, you can view results from previous NPSAS surveys here: [link to infographic]. Click here to participate: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

4th of July Text Reminder

US DEPT OF EDUC: Happy 4th of July, <<fname>>! Please share your experiences with NPSAS[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >> receive $<<inc_amount>>]. Click here to go directly into the survey from your mobile device: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

General Holiday Text

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we hope you are enjoying your [holiday insert text]! We wanted to remind you that you can complete your <<time>>-minute NPSAS survey and <<now >>receive [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<$<<inc_amount>>>>] as a thank you. Click here to take the survey: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

End of Year Holiday Text

US DEPT OF EDUC: Happy Holidays from the NPSAS team, <<fname>>! We hope you can find time to complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute NPSAS survey[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: and <<now>><<still>> receive <<inc_amount>>]. Click here to start: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Interruption in Data Collection – Notice

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, the NPSAS survey is temporarily suspended <<for <<REASON FOR INTERRUPTION>>>>and you will not be able to complete the survey until further notice. We will notify you once the website is back online. We apologize for any inconvenience. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Interruption in Data Collection – Resume

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we are happy to inform you that the NPSAS survey has been re-opened and you can once again log in to complete your NPSAS survey. Click here to start: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Refusal (Not a stop text refusal)

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, recently you declined to participate in NPSAS. We hope you will reconsider and support this important research. If you still have concerns, please contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> or 877-677-2766. Click here to participate: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

No Good Address for Payment (For those who completed using text password)

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we attempted to send you a check for your participation in NPSAS, but we do not have a valid mailing address. Please contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> to update your mailing address. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Canceled PayPal Text (For those who completed using text password and selected PayPal for incentive)

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we attempted to send you $<<inc_amount>> via PayPal for completing your NPSAS survey, but the payment has expired. We will reissue your payment to the e-mail address you provided or contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> to update the e-mail address for your payment. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Missing Incentive Data Text (For those who completed using text password)

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we would like to send you $<<inc_amount>> for completing your NPSAS survey, but do not have the necessary information to do so. Please contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> to update this information. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Opted into Receiving Texts During Data Collection (Via CATI, E-Mail, or Website)

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, you indicated you would like text reminders regarding the NPSAS survey. You can complete your <<time>>-min survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>receive your $<<inc_amount>> incentive>>] here: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Reply Requested Text (to help verify we have the right person)

US DEPT OF EDUC: We wanted to make sure we are reaching you, <<fname>>, for an important survey opportunity on behalf of the Department of Education. Please reply ‘yes’ to this text to verify we are contacting the correct person? If we have reached you in error, please let us know and we will update our information. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Auto-Reply*

US DEPT OF EDUC: This is an automated reply. Please contact us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> or 877-677-2766 for any questions or additional information. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Soft Prompt (Data Collection Continues) SMS Text

US DEPT OF EDUC: While we understand you may not be able to participate in NPSAS at this time due to [disruption type/event], the survey remains open. If you are able to participate, your responses will help us understand how [other postsecondary education disruption]> is affecting students. Click here to begin: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages.

Meet the NPSAS Expert Text*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, we still need your help on NPSAS! Click here [ask the expert link on website] to hear from «videoexpert», a Research Analyst on why your participation is so important. Complete your survey at [bitly link][IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now>> you’ll << still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»]! Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Intervention Announcements

Incentive Boost Announcements

Incentive Boost Letter*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

Since your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«Boost_Inc» for completing your NPSAS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»! Complete your «shortened »«time»-minute survey today and receive your additional $«Boost_Inc».

To complete your survey today, go to the NPSAS website and log on using your study ID and password below:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the «survey»/«website»:

«QRCODE»

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Boost Letter Reminder*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

We need to hear from students like you who were enrolled at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution»««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution»to make sure your experiences are included - and we are running out of time! In fact, your participation is so crucial, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your NPSAS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»! Complete your «shortened »«time»-minute survey today and receive your additional $«boost_amount».

To complete your survey today, go to the NPSAS website and log on using your study ID and password below:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the «survey»/«website»:

«QRCODE»

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Boost Announcement Postcard*

Outside

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Inside

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Complete online:

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>><<(password is case sensitive)>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Complete by phone: Call 877-677-2766 to complete your survey over the phone

If you have any questions, please call 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Incentive Boost E-mail*

SUBJECT: We Just Increased the Incentive for Your Participation in NPSAS

Hi «fname»,

Since your participation in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«Boost_amount» for completing your NPSAS survey—that’s a total of «inc_amount» payable by «PayPal or »check! Complete your «time»-minute survey today and receive your additional $«Boost_amount».

Or you can visit the NPSAS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, please call 877-677-2766.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Incentive Boost Text Announcement*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», because your participation in NPSAS is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your NPSAS survey for a total of $<<inc_amount>> via PayPal or check. Click here to begin: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Abbreviated Survey Announcements

Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter*

«date»

Shape17

Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The NPSAS survey now takes only «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «and upon completion, you will «still »receive a $«Inc_amount» token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «and because your participation is so important, «now» you will receive a $«Inc_amount» token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check»].

Please go online today to complete the shortened survey.

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Or use the camera on your phone to scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Your experiences «studying [major/fieldofstudy]» at ««the »«NPSASschool»»//«your institution» are unique, and if you choose not to participate in NPSAS, no one can replace you.

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete it over the phone, simply call the NPSAS Help Desk at 877-677-2766 or e-mail us at <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llame al 877-677-2766 o envia un e-mail a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Study Director, NPSAS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D

Project Director, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 877-225-8470

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Abbreviated Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: The NPSAS Survey Now Takes Only «time» Minutes

Hi «fname»,

The NPSAS survey now takes only «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and you'll «still »receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check»].

You can complete your survey in one of two ways:

Online:

Or visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»<<(password is case sensitive)>>

Phone: Call us at 877-677-2766 to complete your survey with an interviewer

We hope that you will participate in the study, especially now that your survey takes only «time» minutes! We need to hear from you. Thank you in advance for making the U.S. Department of Education’s National Postsecondary Student Aid Study a success.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0666

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico para solicitar materiales en español.

Text Message Reminder (Abbreviated)*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Great news, «fname» - your NPSAS survey <<now>> only takes <<time>> minutes[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now>> you’ll << still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»]! Click here [<<to begin>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Interesting Facts – Trend Data

Undergraduate

Average Postsecondary Yearly Costs from 1996 – 2020 (according to BUDGETAJ)

	Yearly price of attendance for undergraduates (based on BUDGETAJ) - raw (not inflation-adjusted)	Yearly price of attendance for undergraduates (based on BUDGETAJ) - inflation-adjusted (in terms of June 2020 dollars)
1996	$7,375.1	$12,133.24
2000	$9,204.9	$13,764.48
2004	$11,094.8	$15,077.52
2008	$13,630.6	$16,058.90
2012	$16,476.8	$18,510.14
2016	$18,553.7	$19,845.36
2020	$22,316.0	$22,316.00

Text Statements:

According to NPSAS data, between 1996 and 2020, the costs of undergraduate postsecondary education has increased at a faster rate than inflation.
The average costs of undergraduate postsecondary education in 2020 was nearly 3 times that of the average costs in 2016.
Between 1996 and 2020, the average costs of undergraduate postsecondary education increased from $7,375.10 to $22,316.
In 2020, the average costs of undergraduate postsecondary education was $22,316. This is up from $7,375.10 in 1996. What will the average costs be in 2024?

Percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid (based on TOTAID):

50% in 1996
55% in 2000
63% in 2004
66% in 2008
71% in 2012
72% in 2016
72% in 2020

Text statements:

Over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional, and outside sources) increased 22 percentage points from 50 percent in 1996 to 72 percent in 2020. How will undergraduates pay for education in the future?
The percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional, and outside sources) in 2020 was nearly 1.5 times that of the percentage who received financial aid in 1996.
Between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional, and outside sources) increased from 50% to 72%.
In 2020, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional, and outside sources). This is up from 50% in 1996. How will undergraduates pay for education in the future?

Percentage of undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program (according to UGDEG):

42% in 1996
45% in 2000
47% in 2004
46% in 2008
46% in 2012
47% in 2016
53% in 2020

Text statements:

In 2020, 53% of undergraduate students were enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program. This is an increase since 1996 when 42% of undergraduate students were enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program.

Percentage of undergraduate students who studied abroad (based on STABEVR):

5% in 2016
6% in 2020

Text statements:

In 2020, 6% of all undergraduate students had ever studied abroad. What will this rate be in 2024?

Percentage of undergraduate students who changed their majors one or more times (based on MAJCHGFQ):

28% in 2012
32% in 2016
33% in 2020

Text statements:

Between 2012 and 2020, the percentage of all undergraduate students who changed their major at least once increased by 5 percentage points. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
In 2020, 33% of undergraduate students changed their major at least once. This was up from 28% in 2012. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?

Percentage of undergraduate students who identified as students of color (based on RACE):

26% in 1996
34% in 2000
37% in 2004
39% in 2008
42% in 2012
47% in 2016
52% in 2020

Text statements:

Over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who identified as students of color increased by 26 percentage points from 26% in 1996 to 52% in 2020. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?

In 2020, 52% of undergraduate students identified as students of color. This is up from 26% in 1996. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?

Percentage of undergraduate students who attended more than one institution (based on STUDMULT):

4% in 1996
6% in 2000
7% in 2004
8% in 2008
8% in 2012
10% in 2016
11% in 2020

Text statements:

Between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of all undergraduate students who attended more than one institution increased from 4% to 11%. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
Over the last 24 years, the percentage of all undergraduate students who attended more than one institution increased by 7 percentage points[<<, from 4% in 1996 to 11% in 2020>>].
In 2020, 11% of all undergraduate students attended more than one institution. This is up from 4% in 1996. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?

Percentage of undergraduate students who worked while enrolled (based on JOBENR2):

2000- 80%
2004- 78%
2008- 79%
2012- 66%
2016- 64%
2020 – 73%

Text statements:

Over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who worked while enrolled decreased by 9 percentage points[<<, from 80% in 2000 to 71% in 2020>>]. Help us understand what types of undergraduate students are enrolled in 2024.
In 2020, 71% of undergraduate students worked while enrolled, down from 80% in 2000.
Help us understand what types of undergraduate students are enrolled in 2024.

Percentage of undergraduate students who worked part time while enrolled (based on JOBENR2)

2000- 42%
2004- 44%
2008- 44%
2012- 39%
2016- 38%
2020 – 32%

Text statements:

In 2020, 30% of undergraduate students worked part time while enrolled; this is down from 42% in 2000. Help us understand what types of undergraduate students are enrolled in 2024.

Percentage of undergraduate students that worked full time while enrolled (based on JOBENR2)

2000- 38%
2004- 34%
2008- 35%
2012- 27%
2016- 25%
2020 – 41%

Text statements:

Between 2000 and 2016, the percentage of undergraduate students who worked full time while enrolled decreased by 13 percentage points[<<, from 38% in 2000 to 25% in 2016>>]. Help us understand what types of undergraduate students are enrolled in 2024.
In 2016, 25% of undergraduate students worked full time while enrolled; this is down from 38% in 2000. Help us understand what types of undergraduate students are enrolled in 2024.

Graduate

Percentage of graduate students who began graduate school more than a year after completing their bachelor’s degree:

82% in 2008
80% in 2012
79% in 2016
81% in 2020

Text statements:

Over the last 12 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of students who began graduate school more than a year after completing their bachelor’s degree has remained at roughly 80 percent. Will this trend continue in 2024?

Percentage of graduate students who were students of color:

29% in 2000
32% in 2004
34% in 2008
36% in 2012
41% in 2016
48% in 2020

Text statements:

Over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of graduate students who are students of color increased by 19 percentage points[<<, from 29% in 2000 to 48% in 2020>>]. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
In 2020, 48% of graduate students are students of color. This is up from 19% in 2000. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?

Associate’s degrees/nontraditional students (Varname: UGDEGAA)

% of undergraduate students working on an associate degree (UGDEGAA)

36% in 2004
41% in 2008
42% in 2012
41% in 2016
37% in 2020

Text statements:

Between 2004 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who are working on an associate degree has remained between 36% and 42%. What will the share be in 2024?
In 2020, 37% of undergraduate students were working on an associate degree. This was down from 42% in 2012. What will the 2024 NPSAS survey tell us?

% of associate degree students who are students of color (RACE)

41% in 2004
42% in 2008
46% in 2012
52% in 2016
57% in 2020

Text statements:

From 2004 to 2020 the percentage of associate degree seeking students who identified as students of color increased 16 percentage points. Will this trend continue in 2024?
Between 2004 and 2020, the percentage of associate degree seeking students who identified as students of color increased from 41% to 57%.
In 2020, 57% of associate degree seeking students identified as students of color. This was up from 41% in 2004. What will the 2024 NPSAS survey tell us?

% of associate degree students who received some financial aid (TOTAID)

38% in 1996
44% in 2000
55% in 2004
57% in 2008
64% in 2012
64% in 2016
61% in 2020

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From 1996 to 2020 the percentage of associate degree seeking students who received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional [including work study], and outside sources) increased 23 percentage points. Will this trend continue in 2024?
Between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of associate degree seeking students who received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional [including work study], and outside sources) increased from 38% to 61%.
In 2020, 61% of associate degree seeking students received financial aid (including all grants, loans, work-study, and other types of aid from federal, state, institutional [including work study], and outside sources). This was up from 38% in 1996. What will the 2024 NPSAS survey tell us?

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From NPSAS:20 Data

7.9% of Black undergraduate students in 2019–20 were enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

11.4% of undergraduate students attended multiple institutions in the 2019–20 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019–20, 79.8% of undergraduate students attended a college or university in the same state as their legal residence.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

Undergraduate students reported spending an average of about $880 on required course materials, such as textbooks and supplies, in 2019–20.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, 84.2% of undergraduate students had some or all in-person classes moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

72.9% of undergraduate students had a regular paid job or paid internship while enrolled in 2019-20 (including work-study).
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, first-generation immigrants to the United States made up 11.4% of undergraduate students.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

34.2% of undergraduates received technology or technical services from their institution in 2019-20 to aid in transitioning to online instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

27.7% of undergraduates experienced a housing disruption in 2019-20 due to COVID-19: moving back to their permanent address, moving to another living situation, or having difficulty finding safe and stable housing.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

30.5% of undergraduates lost a job or lost income in 2019-20 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

22.6% of undergraduate students reported having low or very low food security during the 2019-20 academic year.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, 62.3% of undergraduate students reported having at least one credit card in their own name.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, 18.4% of undergraduate students had dependent children.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

Among undergraduate students enrolled in 2019-20, 61.8% had ever attended a community college.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

Among undergraduate students who were dependents, 32.6% had a sibling who was also in college in the 2019-20 academic year.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

67.0% of graduate students had some or all in-person classes moved online in 2019-20 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, first-generation immigrants to the United States made up 13.3% of graduate students.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

36.8% of graduate students received technology or technical services from their institution in 2019-20 to aid in transitioning to online instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

14.6% of undergraduates experienced a housing disruption in 2019-20 due to COVID-19: moving back to their permanent address, moving to another living situation, or having difficulty finding safe and stable housing.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

14.9% of graduate students lost a job or lost income in 2019-20 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

12.2% of graduate students reported having low or very low food security during the 2019-20 academic year.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, 87.9% of graduate students reported having at least one credit card in their own name.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

In 2019-20, 27.6% of undergraduate students had dependent children.
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

From NPSAS:20 Traditional First Look Report

71.5% of all undergraduate students in 2019–20 received some type of financial aid.

*Source: Cameron, M., Johnson, R., Lacy, T.A., Wu, J., Siegel, P., Holley, J., and Wine, J. (2023). 2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20): First Look at Student Financial Aid Estimates for 2019–20 (NCES 2023-466). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp?pubid=2023466.

Among undergraduates who received any aid in 2019–20, the average amount received from student loans was $7,900.

40.2% percent of undergraduates received federal Pell Grants in 2019–20.

In 2019–20, 34.3% percent of undergraduates took out federal loans.

63.9% of undergraduates in 2019–20 received grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers to help pay for their education.

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Hi, my name is <<name>> and I am <<role>> on the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, or NPSAS, a study sponsored by the US Department of Education.

The NPSAS:24 study collects data from about 160,000 randomly selected students enrolled in postsecondary education nationwide.

According NPSAS data, between 1996 and 2020, the cost of college has increased at a faster rate than inflation, becoming a huge factor in families’ decision making about how they will pay for college.

NPSAS allows us to better understand the different ways that students and their families manage these rising costs. For example, NPSAS has shown us that there has been an increase in the percentage of students who receive financial aid over the last 20 years; during the 2019-2020 academic school year, 72 percent of all undergraduates received some type of financial aid, averaging just over $14,000.

Your participation in NPSAS is critical in highlighting trends just like this and contributing important findings to higher education research. You are an important part of our study! Because we cannot survey everyone, you represent thousands of other students from across the United States and we are counting on you.

Participating is easy, simply use the login information provided in the e-mail, mailing, or text message you received to get started today!

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Use the ‘Click Here’ button from your e-mail, or

Click on the survey url included in your text reminder, or

Login at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas

using the Study ID and Password included in your e-mail or mailing

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Hi, my name is <<name>> and I am <<role>> on the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study, or NPSAS, a study sponsored by the Department of Education.

The NPSAS:24 study collects data from about 160,000 randomly selected students enrolled in postsecondary education nationwide.

NPSAS results will help policymakers and researchers better understand how students and their families from different backgrounds pay for higher education.

For example, from the last NPSAS we know that 72% of all undergrads received some type of financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year. And Black undergrads and those of 2 or more races received about $900 more aid, on average, than white undergrads.

We know financial aid decisions like taking on student loan debt have real implications for you and your families. That is why your participation in NPSAS is critical, as it provides Congress and school researchers a complete picture of the costs of higher education. help school researchers understand how students are trying to meet the cost of their educations.

[DISPLAY ON SCREEN DURING VOICEOVER:

You can complete NPSAS on your computer or phone!

Use the ‘Click Here’ button from your e-mail, or

Click on the survey url included in your text reminder, or

using the Study ID and Password included in your e-mail or mailing

Participating is easy; you can complete the survey online or on your phone, by entering the study ID and password provided, selecting the click here link, or scanning the QR Code.

I hope you will take the time to complete your survey today!

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Hey there! Thanks for taking the time to link to this video, because I’m excited to tell you more about why you have been selected to participate in NPSAS…but also why it’s worth your time! Yes, you were chosen to represent other students enrolled at your school, along with 160,000 other college students nation-wide.

Before I forget - my name is <<name>> and I am <<role>> on the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study.

Think that sounds like a mouthful? Well, let me break it down. NPSAS, for short, is a study collecting information on how students and their families pay for college, including financial aid decisions you made (and are making during the current school year).

It’s very important that we have participation from students like yourself because NPSAS results are used to help make important education policy decisions. In fact, NPSAS is frequently cited in the news.

For instance, according to a report by the Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice based on NPSAS data, 23% of undergraduates, and 12% of graduate students, experienced food insecurity in the 2019 – 2020 school year. It’s crucial that we continue collecting such information so that we can share this reality with policymakers.

And this is where you come in! Participation is easy, and as a bonus, you’ll receive an incentive as a thanks for completing the survey.

You may have received our info packet in the mail, as well as an invitational email, which I’m guessing is how you found yourself here. Some students may also receive a text invitation.

You can complete the survey online or on your phone, by entering the study ID and password provided, selecting the click here link, or scanning the QR Code.

If you have questions or concerns, our helpdesk is ready! They can be reached at 877-677-2766 or by email at npsas@ed.gov.

Please consider being part of the solution in this important research. Have a great day!

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Interesting Facts

Fact 1 (Undergraduate)	For example, over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the cost of undergraduate postsecondary education has increased at a faster rate than inflation*. Will this change in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 2 (Undergraduate)	For example, over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid has increased by 22 percentage points*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 3 (Undergraduate)	For example, over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who worked while enrolled decreased by 7 percentage points*. Help us understand how undergraduates are meeting expenses in 2024.
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 4 (Undergraduate)	For example, in 2019-20, 22.6% of undergraduate students reported having low or very low food security*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 5 (Undergraduate)	For example, between 2012 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who changed their major at least once increased by 5 percentage points*. Help us understand how students in 2024– compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:12) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 6 (Undergraduate)	For example, between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students of color doubled*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 7 (Undergraduate)	For example, between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who attended more than one institution nearly tripled*. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 8 (Undergraduate)	For example, in 2020, first-generation immigrants to the United States made up 11.4% of undergraduate students.*. How will this change in 2024?
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20
Fact 9 (Associate)	For example, from 2004 to 2020, the percentage of associate degree seeking students who identified as students of color increased 16%*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003-04 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:04) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 10 (Associate)	For example, from 1996 to 2020, the percentage of associates degree students who received some financial aid increased from 38% to 61%*. Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003-04 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:04) and 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:12).
Fact 11 (Graduate)	For example, over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of graduate students who identified as students of color increased by 19 percentage points*. Help us understand how graduate students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-00 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 12 (Graduate)	For example, over the last 12 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of graduate students who waited more than a year after completing their bachelor’s degree to start graduate school has remained at roughly 80 percent*. Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 13 (Graduate)	For example, in 2019-20, 12.2% of graduate students reported having low or very low food security*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20)).

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Fact 1 (Undergraduate)	The cost of undergraduate postsecondary education has increased at a faster rate than inflation from 1996 to 2020*.	Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 2 (Undergraduate)	From 1996 to 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid has increased by 22 percentage points* 1996*.	Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 3 (Undergraduate)	From 2000 to 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who worked while enrolled decreased by 7 percentage points. from 2012 to 2016.	Help us understand how undergraduates are meeting expenses in 2024.
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 4 (Undergraduate)	In 2019-20, 22.6% of undergraduate students reported having low or very low food security**.	Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 5 (Undergraduate)	From 2012 to 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who changed their major at least once increased by 5 percentage points *.	Help us understand how students in 2024– compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:12) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 6 (Undergraduate)	Compared to 1996, the percentage of undergraduate students of color doubled in 2020..	Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 7 (Undergraduate)	Nearly three times the percentage of undergraduate students indicated they attended more than one institution in 2020 compared to 1996*.	Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 8 (Undergraduate)	In 2020, first-generation immigrants to the United States made up 11.4% of undergraduate students*..	How will this change in 2024?
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 9 (Associate)	The percentage of associate degree seeking students who identified as students of color increased 16% over the last 16 years..	Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003-04 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:04) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 10 (Associate)	The percentage of associate degree seeking students who received some financial aid increased from 38% to 61% over the last 24 years..	Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 11 (Graduate)	The percentage of associate degree seeking students who identify as students of color increased 19 percentage points from 2000 to 2020*.	Help us understand how graduate students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 12 (Graduate)	The percentage of graduate students who waited more than a year after completing their bachelor’s degree to start graduate school has remained at roughly 80 percent for the last 12 years..	Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2007-08 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:08) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 13 (Graduate)	In 2019-20, 12.2% of graduate students reported having low or very low food security*.	Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

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Interesting Facts*

Fact 1 (Undergraduate)	Over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the cost of undergraduate postsecondary education has increased at a faster rate than inflation*. Will this change in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 2 (Undergraduate)	Over 24 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who received financial aid has increased by 22 percentage points*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 3 (Undergraduate)	Over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of undergraduate students who worked while enrolled decreased by 7 percentage points*. Help us understand how undergraduates are meeting expenses in 2024.
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 4 (Undergraduate)	In 2019-20, 22.6% of undergraduate students reported having low or very low food security*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 5 (Undergraduate)	Between 2012 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who changed their major at least once increased by 5 percentage points*. Help us understand how students in 2024– compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011-12 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:12) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 6 (Undergraduate)	Between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students of color doubled*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 7 (Undergraduate	Between 1996 and 2020, the percentage of undergraduate students who attended more than one institution nearly tripled*. Will this upward trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 8 (Undergraduate)	In 2020, first-generation immigrants to the United States made up 11.4% of undergraduate students.*. How will this change in 2024?
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 9 (Associate)	From 2004 to 2020, the percentage of associate degree seeking students who identified as students of color increased 16%*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2003-04 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:04) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 10 (Associate)	From 1996 to 2020, the percentage of associate degree seeking students who received some financial aid increased from 38% to 61%*. Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1995-96 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:96) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 11 (Graduate)	Over 20 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of graduate students who identified as students of color increased by 19 percentage points*. Help us understand how graduate students in 2024 compare!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 1999-2000 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:00) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 12 (Graduate)	Over the last 12 years of NPSAS surveys, the percentage of graduate students who waited more than a year after completing their bachelor’s degree to start graduate school has remained at roughly 80 percent*. Will this trend continue in 2024?
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2007-08 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:08) and 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 13 (Graduate)	In 2019-20, 12.2% of graduate students reported having low or very low food security*. Help us understand how students in 2024 compare!
	* Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

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NPSAS Article

Article	Publishing group	Link to article
1	New York Times	https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/11/your-money/student-loan-debt-parents.html
2	CNBC	https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/20/its-not-too-late-to-get-college-aid.html
3	Boston Globe	https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/10/19/here-one-way-reduce-cost-college/UcFylLHVRdMWD9uSbY4vLK/story.html
4	Brookings	https://www.brookings.edu/research/why-student-loan-rhetoric-doesnt-match-the-facts/
5	Pew Research Center	https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2014/10/07/the-changing-profile-of-student-borrowers/
6	Higher Ed Dive	https://www.highereddive.com/news/college-students-percentage-financial-aid-higher-ed/688904/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Issue:%202023-07-26%20Higher%20Ed%20Dive%20%5Bissue:52951%5D&utm_term=Higher%20Ed%20Dive
7	NCES	https://nces.ed.gov/; @EdNCES
8	Diverse: Issues in Higher Education	https://www.diverseeducation.com/reports-data/article/15543689/government-data-reveals-1-in-5-undergrads-are-food-insecure
9	The Hechinger Report	https://hechingerreport.org/proof-points-surprising-patterns-in-who-gets-merit-and-need-based-aid-from-colleges/
10	The 19th	https://19thnews.org/2023/07/student-loan-debt-pay-gap-black-women/
11	The Hope Center for College, Community, and Justice	https://hope.temple.edu/npsas

Reviewed Pending Ineligible Fill*

Standard	Below please find a few notes that might assist you in answering the first few questions: If you attended the listed school for any portion of the 2023–2024 academic year, including taking any course(s) or prerequisite(s) and any course(s) taught entirely online, you may answer “yes” to the attendance question(s) referencing that timeframe; If you completed all high school requirements before attending postsecondary education at the listed school during the 2023–2024 academic year, you may answer “no” to the question asking if you were also enrolled in high school during that timeframe; and When asked to select the degree or program you were working towards when attending the listed school during the 2023–2024 academic year, please select the program that either is or best represents the program you were enrolled in.
Credit/Clock	Below please find a few notes that might assist you in answering the first few questions: If you were working on an undergraduate certificate or diploma: your undergraduate certificate or diploma did require at least 3 months or 300 hours of instruction. Please respond “Yes” if asked this question in the survey. If you were taking undergraduate or graduate level courses, not in a degree program: you were taking at least one course for credit that could be applied toward fulfilling the requirements for an academic degree. Please respond “Yes” if asked this question in the survey.
Not in HS	According to your institution, you completed your high school requirements before the 2023–2024 academic year, or you were not completing your high school requirements for the entire 2023–2024 academic year. Please select the appropriate options when asked in the survey about completion of your high school requirements.
Branch Campus	Please note that if you attended any branch campus of the listed school or took online courses at the listed school for any portion of the 2023–2024 academic year, you may answer “yes” to the attendance question(s) referencing that timeframe.

Meet the NPSAS Expert Signatory*

Name	Signatory
Joshua Pretlow	Joshua Pretlow Director, Education Research RTI International jpretlow@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Nestor Ramirez	Nestor Ramirez Research Analyst, NPSAS RTI International nramirez@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Jennifer Wine	Jennifer Wine, Ph.D. Project Director, NPSAS RTI International Jennifer@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Chelci Harris	NPSAS Data Collection Team Chelci Harris Education Analyst, NPSAS RTI International cdharris@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Kacee Gore	Kacee Gore Research Education Analyst, NPSAS RTI International kgore@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Alyson Caruso	Alyson Caruso Research Education Analyst, NPSAS RTI International acaruso@rti.org \| 800-723-8942
Chris Bennett	Chris Bennett Research Analyst, NPSAS RTI International cbennett@rti.org \| 800-723-8942

Communication Materials Translated into Spanish*

Brochure*

FRONT COVER

2023–24 ESTUDIO NACIONAL DE AYUDA ECONÓMICA A ESTUDIANTES DE POSTSECUNDARIA (NPSAS:24)

PANEL 1, FLAP

¿Quién lleva a cabo NPSAS?

El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24(NPSAS:24) está patrocinado por el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES, por sus siglas en inglés) del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en los Estados Unidos, lleva a cabo bajo contrato la recolección de datos para el estudio.

NCES está autorizado para hacer el estudio NPSAS por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C., § 9543) y a obtener récords educativos de los estudiantes de agencias o instituciones educativas para propósitos de evaluación de programas de educación con fondos federales, bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar de 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35).

¿Cómo se protegerá mi información?

NCES está obligado a seguir procedimientos estrictos para proteger la información personal al recolectar, reportar y publicar los datos. Toda información identificable al nivel individual, proporcionada por individuos o instituciones, podrá usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse ni usarse de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C. § 9573 y 6 U.S.C § 151).

Los procedimientos de protección de datos de NPSAS son examinados y aprobados por el personal de protección de datos de NCES. Tus respuestas se resguardarán con servidores de seguridad y estarán encriptadas durante la transmisión por Internet, en la que se usa el protocolo de Capa de Protección Segura (SSL, por sus siglas en inglés). Todas las encuestas están protegidas con una contraseña y obligan a que el usuario inicie sesión antes de acceder a la encuesta. El personal y los contratistas de NCES están sujetos a fuertes multas o prisión si las respuestas individuales se divulgan.

INSIDE PANELS

¿Qué es NPSAS?

El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24 (NPSAS:24) es un estudio nacional de aproximadamente 162,000 estudiantes matriculados en educación postsecundaria. El estudio reúne información sobre cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por los costos de la educación postsecundaria e incluye estudiantes de todo tipo de instituciones postsecundarias, sin importar si reciben o no algún tipo de asistencia económica (por ejemplo, becas, préstamos o contribuciones económicas). Además de la encuesta que completan los estudiantes, se obtiene información de fuentes tales como bases de datos de matriculación y de préstamos estudiantiles federales. No hay otro estudio como NPSAS que informe a legisladores de políticas educativas en los Estados Unidos sobre el apoyo económico para la educación postsecundaria.

¿Por qué me piden a mí que participe?

Como estudiante matriculado(a) en educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2023–24, tu participación es esencial para ayudar a los educadores, investigadores y legisladores a entender mejor el panorama de la ayuda económica para estudiantes. NPSAS es la fuente principal de datos que usa el gobierno federal para analizar la ayuda estudiantil federal y para informar políticas públicas sobre la efectividad de estos programas de ayuda.

Estudiantes como tú representan una amplia variedad de orígenes e instituciones académicas. Sin una fuerte participación de los estudiantes, es imposible tener una visión completa de los costos y beneficios de la educación postsecundaria. Tus respuestas a la encuesta representarán a otros estudiantes matriculados en tu institución que no hayan sido seleccionados para participar en

NPSAS. Si decides no participar, no podemos reemplazarte con nadie.

¡Participa en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24 (NPSAS:24) y harás que tu experiencia cuente para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos!

¿Qué pasa con los resultados?

Como en las rondas previas de NPSAS, los resultados del estudio de este año se publicarán en la página de NCES en Internet tan pronto estén disponibles. Tus respuestas se combinarán con las respuestas de otros estudiantes y se presentarán solamente en forma de resumen. No se publicará ninguna información de manera individual. Para conocer más sobre esto, visita https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/npsas/.

Los investigadores usarán los datos de NPSAS y de otros estudios de NCES para explorar una amplia variedad de temas incluyendo la deuda de préstamos estudiantiles y persistencia en la educación postsecundaria.

¿Cómo puedo participar?

¡Participar es muy fácil! Puedes completar la encuesta de NPSAS (disponible en inglés y español) por Internet o por teléfono.

Durante el periodo de recolección de datos quizá recibas recordatorios de alguna de las siguientes maneras:

Carta por correo del Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación
Correo electrónico de <<npsas@ed.gov>//<<npsas@rti.org>>
Mensajes de texto y llamadas telefónicas de parte del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Por Internet

Ingresa a la página del estudio en Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña que te proporcionaron en las invitaciones para participar en la encuesta.

La encuesta se optimizó para funcionar en teléfonos celulares y tabletas de manera que puede completarse fácilmente desde un dispositivo móvil.

Teléfono

Llama a nuestra Línea de Ayuda para participantes gratuita al 877-677-2766 para hablar con uno de nuestros entrevistadores profesionales quienes te atenderán con todo gusto.

¿Sabías qué?

Entre los años académicos 2015-2016 y 2019-20, el estudio NPSAS encontró que, mientras el porcentaje de estudiantes subgraduados que reciben ayuda económica se mantuvo estable, los que reciben préstamos federales directos disminuyeron en un 2 por ciento.

Porcentaje de estudiantes subgraduados que reciben ayuda económica *2015-16 *2019-20

Algún tipo de ayuda económica

Becas Pell

Préstamos federales directos

Trabajan-estudian

Fuente: Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2015-16 (NPSAS:16) y Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2019-20 (NPSAS:20)

BACK COVER

Contáctanos

Si necesitas ayuda con la encuesta, por favor contacta a la Línea de Ayuda del estudio o visita la página de Internet:

877-677-2766

<<npsas@ed.gov>> o <<npsas@rti.org>>

Si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca de NPSAS, puedes contactar a:

RTI International

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto NPSAS (RTI)

jennifer@rti.org

800-723-8942

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES)

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio NPSAS (NCES)

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

202-245-6507

Dirigido por: Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos; Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación; Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

https://nces.ed.gov

Número de control OMB: 1850-0666 Conoce más acerca de nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en:

NCES 2023-401

Website Text*

Home Page English | Español

Bienvenido(a) al Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023–24 (NPSAS:24)

Por favor ingresa tu ID del estudio y contraseña::

ID del estudio

Contraseña

□ Muéstreme lo que escribí

Puedes encontrar tu ID del estudio y tu contraseña en una carta de NPSAS que te enviamos por correo postal o por correo electrónico. ¿Necesitas tu número de ID del estudio o contraseña? (hyperlink to Login Help page)

¿Has perdido tu número de ID del estudio o tu contraseña?

Llena este formulario y nosotros te enviaremos por correo electrónico tu ID del estudio y tu contraseña. Trata de incluir toda la información posible y de esta manera podremos responderte más rápido.

Número de ID del estudio (si lo sabes):

Primer nombre (obligatorio):

Apellido (obligatorio):

Fecha de nacimiento (MM/YYYY):

Nombre de la universidad o college (año académico 2023–24):

Correo electrónico (obligatorio):

Teléfono celular (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Otro teléfono (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Actualizar información de contacto English | Español

Haz clic en los siguientes campos para poner tu información

ID del estudio

Primer nombre

Segundo nombre

Apellido

Sufijo (drop-down)

Nombre anterior (si corresponde)

Teléfono celular (XXXXXXXXXX) Teléfono de casa (XXXXXXXXXX) Teléfono del trabajo (XXXXXXXXXX)

Dirección electrónica

Dirección electrónica adicional

Dirección

Dirección -Línea 2

Ciudad Selecciona el estado (drop-down) Código postal

<<Tu participación es muy importante, pero sabemos que estás muy ocupado(a). Periódicamente te enviaremos recordatorios por correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono o mensajes de texto para que completes la encuesta de NPSAS. En encuestas anteriores, a muchos participantes les resultó conveniente recibir recordatorios a través de mensajes de texto. ¿Podemos enviarte recordatorios por mensajes de texto?


Sí
No

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Contáctanos English | Español

Si necesitas ayuda para completar la encuesta por Internet, tienes preguntas o inquietudes relacionadas con el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023–24, o si deseas completar la encuesta por teléfono, hay diversas opciones para comunicarte con nosotros.

Correo electrónico <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>

Teléfono 877-NPSAS-NOW (877-677-2766)

El personal de la Línea de Ayuda está disponible en los siguientes horarios para asistirte:

Lunes-jueves	9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Viernes	9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Sábado	10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Domingo	1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Todos los horarios son en hora del este (ET).

¿A quién puedo contactar si tengo preguntas o inquietudes adicionales?

Si tienes preguntas o inquietudes adicionales, el personal del proyecto NPSAS está disponible para responder a tus preguntas de lunes a viernes entre 9:00 am y 5:00 pm, hora del este.

Personal de NPSAS

Directora del Proyecto en RTI	Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.
	jennifer@rti.org
	800-723-8942
Directora del estudio en NCES	Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.
	Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov
	202-245-6507

Qué esperar English | Español

¿Cómo puedo completar la encuesta de NPSAS?

Puedes completar la encuesta de NPSAS por Internet -simplemente inicia sesión <hyperlink to home page> poniendo tu número de ID del estudio y contraseña, que se incluyen en la carta de NPSAS o correo electrónico que recibiste. Puedes completarla en tu dispositivo móvil. Si necesitas ayuda para acceder a la encuesta en la página de Internet, o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, contacta a NPSAS Línea de Ayuda llamando al 877-677-2766 o enviando un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

¿Recibiré recordatorios para tomar la encuesta?

Durante el periodo de recolección de datos, podrás recibir recordatorios en cualquiera de las siguientes formas:

Correo postal de parte del Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Correo electrónico de parte de NPSAS@ed.gov (o NPSAS@rti.org)

Mensajes de texto y llamadas telefónicas de parte del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

¿Cuánto tiempo toma completar la encuesta?

Para la mayoría de los participantes, esperamos que la encuesta tome aproximadamente 30 minutos, pero eso depende de tus respuestas. No es necesario que completes la encuesta en una sola sesión. Puedes empezar y, si lo prefieres, puedes cerrar la sesión y continuar en otro momento.

¿Tengo que participar?

La participación en el estudio es voluntaria, sin embargo, tu participación es muy importante para el éxito de este estudio. Al participar tú tienes la oportunidad de ayudar a legisladores, investigadores y a otros a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por la educación postsecundaria.

¿Puedo decidir no contestar una pregunta?

Puedes decidir no contestar cualquier pregunta en cualquier momento. Si no quieres o no puedes contestar una pregunta en particular, puedes seguir con el resto de la encuesta. Solamente tienes que dejar esa pregunta en blanco y hacer clic en el botón de “Siguiente” para pasar a la siguiente pregunta.

¿Cómo puedo saber si la página de Internet es segura?

La página de Internet de NPSAS está protegida con una tecnología de encriptación en la que se usa el protocolo de Capa de Protección Segura (SSL, por sus siglas en inglés). Tus respuestas a la encuesta se recolectan en un servidor seguro y la conexión está también protegida con la tecnología SSL. SSL encripta la comunicación entre tu navegador y el servidor de Internet de NPSAS para que tus datos se mantengan seguros.

¿Debería usar un navegador en particular para completar la encuesta por Internet?

La encuesta funcionará con cualquiera de las versiones recientes de los navegadores más populares como Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox o Safari, los cuales ofrecen soporte consistente para estándares de Internet bien establecidos como CSS y ECMAScript (JavaScript). Si tienes problemas para completar la encuesta, por favor llama a nuestra Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766 y tendremos mucho gusto en ayudarte.

Resultados anteriores English | Español

¿Por qué es tan importante tu participación?

NPSAS es la fuente principal de datos que usa el gobierno federal (y otras entidades como las asociaciones de educación postsecundaria o investigadores) desde 1987 para analizar la ayuda económica para estudiantes e informar a quienes diseñan políticas públicas sobre la situación de los programas de préstamos estudiantiles tales como las becas Pell y los préstamos Direct/Stafford.

Tú eres parte de un grupo exclusivo de estudiantes seleccionados para representar a otros estudiantes matriculados en tu institución.
Tu situación personal es única y no puedes ser sustituido(a) por nadie en este estudio.
Tu participación es muy importante para entender y ayudar a cubrir las necesidades económicas de los estudiantes de postsecundaria en los Estados Unidos ahora y en el futuro.

Como en todas las encuestas anteriores de NPSAS, los resultados se presentarán únicamente en forma de resumen y no se publicarán resultados individuales.

Esto es lo que hemos aprendido de las encuestas anteriores de NPSAS…

NPSAS se llevó a cabo por última vez en el año académico 2019–2020 e incluyó alrededor de 276,000 estudiantes subgraduados y 20,000 estudiantes graduados matriculados en aproximadamente 2,200 instituciones de educación postsecundaria. La encuesta se completó con estudiantes con diversas situaciones económicas, incluyendo aquellos que reciben algún tipo de asistencia económica (fondos, becas, préstamos, premios y estipendios), así como estudiantes que no reciben asistencia económica. A continuación, se presentan algunos de los resultados más importantes de encuestas anteriores de NPSAS:

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Confidencialidad

El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES) está obligado a seguir procedimientos estrictos para proteger la información personal al recolectar, reportar y publicar los datos. Toda información identificable a nivel individual, proporcionada por individuos o instituciones, podrá usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse ni usarse de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C. § 9573 y 6 U.S.C § 151).

Los procedimientos de protección de datos de NPSAS son examinados y aprobados por el personal de protección de datos de NCES. Tus respuestas se resguardarán con servidores de seguridad y estarán encriptadas durante la transmisión por Internet, en la que se usa el protocolo de Capa de Protección Segura (SSL, por sus siglas en inglés). Todos los módulos de ingreso de datos están protegidos con una contraseña y obligan a que el usuario inicie sesión antes de acceder a datos confidenciales. El personal del proyecto está sujeto a fuertes multas y/o prisión si conscientemente publica o comunica cualquier información individual que pueda identificar a los participantes.

NCES está autorizado por la Ley de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación (ESRA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2002 (ESRA, 20 U.S.C. §9543) para llevar a cabo el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24 y recolectar información de los récords de los estudiantes en agencias o instituciones educativas con el propósito de evaluar programas educativos con financiamiento federal bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35).

Este estudio ha sido aprobado por la Oficina de Gestión y Presupuesto de los Estados Unidos (OMB, por sus siglas en inglés). El número válido de OMB para esta recolección de información es 1850-0666. La fecha de expiración es 02/28/2026.

Nota importante sobre comunicación a través de mensajes de texto para estudios federales y la Ley de Protección Telefónica al Consumidor (TCPA, por sus siglas en inglés)

La Ley de Protección Telefónica al Consumidor (TCPA por sus siglas en inglés) bajo el código U.S. 47 § 227 es un estatuto federal promulgado en 1991 para salvaguardar la privacidad del consumidor. Esta legislación restringe las comunicaciones de telemercadeo vía llamadas telefónicas, mensajes de texto y fax sin consentimiento explícito previo. La TCPA no restringe las comunicaciones para encuestas de investigación de NPSAS:24, siempre que dichas comunicaciones se realicen con el consentimiento explícito del participante o que el contacto no se realice mediante un marcador automático.

Durante el periodo de recolección de datos es posible que recibas mensajes de texto recordándote que participes. Tienes la opción de dejar de recibir estos mensajes de texto en cualquier momento. Ni el contacto de mensajes de texto ni la información de consentimiento se compartirán con terceros a menos que lo exija la ley.

Puedes obtener más información acerca de TCPA oprimiendo aquí https://www.fcc.gov/general/telemarketing-and-robocalls. Si tienes preguntas acerca del uso de mensajes de texto como recordatorios, puedes contactarnos vía correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> o por teléfono al 877-677-2766.

Acerca de NPSAS English | Español

El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023–24 (NPSAS:24) recolecta datos de una muestra representativa de aproximadamente 162,000 estudiantes matriculados en educación postsecundaria. Estudiantes de todo tipo de instituciones de educación postsecundaria del Título IV— instituciones con una duración de menos de 2 años, universidades o colleges comunitarios, universidades o colleges de 4 años de duración — fueron seleccionados para participar sin importar si reciben o no asistencia económica (por ejemplo, fondos, becas, préstamos, premios y estipendios). Los resultados de NPSAS ayudarán a los legisladores y a los investigadores a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por la educación postsecundaria.

El Congreso ha autorizado al Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES) del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos a recolectar datos acerca del costo de la educación postsecundaria porque los legisladores a todos los niveles necesitan datos nacionales actuales y confiables, a fin de tomar decisiones acerca de la educación postsecundaria. Además de la encuesta que completan los estudiantes, NPSAS recolecta información sobre asistencia económica, récords de estudiantes e información relacionada, de fuentes tales como bases de datos de agencias de exámenes de admisión y de préstamos estudiantiles. Encuestas anteriores de NPSAS se llevaron a cabo en 1987, 1990, 1993, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016, y 2020.

RTI International (www.rti.org), una empresa sin fines de lucro localizada en los Estados Unidos, lleva a cabo NPSAS en nombre de NCES.

Para más información acerca de los datos de las encuestas previas de NPSAS, visita la página de Internet NPSAS de NCES https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/npsas/.

Material informativo de NPSAS

Por favor haz clic en cualquiera de los siguientes enlaces para obtener más información sobre NPSAS y por qué es tan importante tu participación.

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Footer (Included on all pages of the student website, including login and welcome page. Not included on the student survey pages.) English | Español

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación, Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Fecha de expiración de la autorización OMB No: 1850-0666: 02/28/2026

NCES está autorizado por la Ley de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación (ESRA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543) para llevar a cabo el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023–24 y recolectar información de los récords de los estudiantes en agencias o instituciones educativas con el propósito de evaluar programas educativos con financiamiento federal bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar de 1974 (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35). Los datos serán recolectados para NCES por RTI International, una empresa de investigación sin fines de lucro localizada en los Estados Unidos.

Toda la información que proporciones podrá usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse ni usarse de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C. § 9573 y 6 U.S.C § 151).

Según lo establece el Acta de Reducción del Papeleo de 1995, ninguna persona está obligada a responder a un pedido de información si la misma no contiene un número de control de OMB válido. El número de control de OMB válido para recolectar esta información que se proporciona voluntariamente es 1850-0666. Se calcula que el tiempo necesario para completar este pedido de información es en promedio de 30 minutos aproximadamente por participante, incluyendo el tiempo que lleva revisar las instrucciones, juntar los datos necesarios, y completar y revisar la información que se solicita. Si tienes algún comentario con respecto a la precisión del cálculo de tiempo, sugerencias para mejorar esta encuesta, o cualquier comentario o inquietud acerca del estatus del envío de tu encuesta individual, por favor escribe directamente a: El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023–24 (NPSAS:24), Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12th St., SW, Room 4007, Washington, DC 20202. Número de aprobación de OMB: 1850-0666 Fecha de vencimiento: 02/28/2026.

NPSAS 2023–24 CATI Consent Text*

CATI Consent Text:

LTR_S - (THIS SCREEN IS READ TO ALL SAMPLE MEMBERS INTERVIEWED VIA PHONE). (read to all sample members who opted for CATI):

Recientemente, te enviamos material sobre el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS:24). La encuesta se está realizando para determinar cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por la educación después de high school. Algunos estudiantes, como aquellos que hayan completado los requisitos para su grado de licenciatura o bachelor entre el 1 de julio de 2023 y el 30 de junio de 2024, y otros grupos especiales, pueden ser seleccionados para un estudio de seguimiento.

La encuesta toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos dependiendo de tus respuestas [{if Y_OFACNOPAY = 0} y, como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, recibirás $«inc_amount» por participar.]

Además de tus respuestas a la encuesta, recolectamos otra información de tu institución y otras fuentes, tales como bases de datos sobre préstamos estudiantiles y agencias de exámenes de admisión, relacionado a la matrícula. Tus respuestas, combinadas con cualquier información de récords de estudiantes, se pueden usar solo para propósitos estadísticas y no se pueden divulgar, ni usarse, de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C. §9573 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

A veces hay oportunidades para que los investigadores utilicen datos de estudios previos o compartan datos entre ellos si están realizando una investigación similar. Por estos motivos, nosotros podríamos usar o compartir tus datos desidentificados con otros investigadores. Si lo hacemos, no nos pondremos en contacto contigo para solicitarte tu consentimiento informado adicional.

Tu participación es voluntaria y no afectará ninguna asistencia u otros beneficios que tal vez recibirás. Puedes negarte a responder a cualquier pregunta o parar la encuesta en cualquier momento. Hay poco riesgo por participar en este estudio y tal riesgo se relaciona con la seguridad de los datos. Hemos tomado las siguientes medidas de precaución – tus respuestas se guardan dentro de una red de seguridad aumentada, solo personal del proyecto autorizado tiene acceso a los datos, y todo el personal ha participado en entrenamiento de privacidad, firmado acuerdos de confidencialidad, y se han sometido a verificación de antecedentes. Toda información personalmente identificable será guardada en archivos de datos seguros y protegidos, y será separada de las respuestas que ya has proporcionado en esta encuesta.

Si te encuentras en la Unión Europea (UE) o en el Reino Unido (RU), tienes derechos bajo el Reglamento General de Protección de Datos de la Unión Europea y de la Ley de Protección de Datos del Reino Unido. Al dar tu consentimiento, aceptas y entiendes que tu información personal se transferirá a un centro de datos ubicado en los Estados Unidos.

Si deseas ejercer alguno de tus derechos como participante en el estudio o tienes preguntas adicionales sobre el uso y la protección de tu información o acerca del estudio, puedes ponerte en contacto con la Directora del estudio, Jennifer Wine, llamando al 800-723-8942. Si tienes preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante, contacta a la Oficina de Protección de la Investigación de RTI llamando al número gratuito 866-214-2043.

Si tienes más preguntas sobre el uso y la protección de tu información o acerca del estudio, puedes contactar a la Directora del estudio, Jennifer Wine, llamando al 800-723-8942. Si tiene preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante en un estudio, por favor comunícate con la Oficina de Protección a Sujetos de Investigación de RTI al número gratuito 866-214-2043.

Esta llamada puede ser monitoreada o grabada por motivos de control de calidad.

(IF SAMPLE MEMBER HAS ANY QUESTIONS OR WOULD LIKE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, READ NOLET. OTHERWISE, CONTINUE WITH GOTLTS AND DO NOT READ NOLET.)

GOTLTS (read to all sample members who at the end of the LTR_S script do not have any questions):

¿Podemos empezar ahora la encuesta?

(READ AS NEEDED: Si nos lo pides, podemos enviarte la información de nuevo por correo postal. Si tienes preguntas sobre este estudio, puedes ponerte en contacto con la directora del estudio, la Dra. Jennifer Wine, al 800-723-8942. Si tienes preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante en un estudio, por favor comunícate con la Oficina de Protección a Sujetos de Investigación de RTI al 866-214-2043.).

NOLET (read as needed to all sample members who need more information):

Tú eres uno de los aproximadamente 162,000 estudiantes que participarán en este estudio

Hay poco riesgo por participar en este estudio y tal riesgo se relaciona con la seguridad de los datos. Sin embargo, hemos establecido procedimientos estrictos de seguridad para proteger tu información. Los procedimientos incluyen:

Inquietudes acerca de la seguridad/privacidad de los datos: RTI se compromete a proteger la confidencialidad de tus respuestas a la encuesta y la información que pudiera identificarte de manera individual. Tu información se combinará con la de aproximadamente otros 162.000 participantes. Las respuestas a la encuesta están protegidas con el cifrado SSL estándar. Los sistemas informáticos de RTI International están cuidadosamente diseñados y se someten a pruebas periódicas para resguardar la información que proporcionan los participantes. Todos los datos de la encuesta se mantienen en una red de seguridad reforzada.

Objetivo del estudio: El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Educación Postsecundaria 2023-24 (NPSAS:24) es un estudio nacional de aproximadamente 162,000 estudiantes matriculados en educación postsecundaria. El estudio reúne información sobre cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por los costos de la educación postsecundaria e incluye estudiantes de todo tipo de instituciones postsecundarias, sin importar si reciben o no algún tipo de asistencia económica (por ejemplo, becas, préstamos o contribuciones económicas).

Contenido de la encuesta: Algunas de las preguntas clave de la encuesta se refieren a temas como las experiencias educativas, el empleo, la matriculación, la ayuda económica y los ingresos y gastos.

Patrocinador: Este estudio se lleva a cabo para el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES), del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Por favor déjame saber si quieres que te enviemos nuevamente la información por correo postal.

¿Podemos empezar ahora la encuesta?

(READ AS NEEDED: Si tienes preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante en un estudio, por favor comunícate con la Oficina de Protección a Sujetos de Investigación de RTI al 866-214-2043).

Letters

Data Collection Announcement Letter*

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

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Estimado(a) «fname»,

Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria 2023–24 (NPSAS), un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que ayudará a determinar cómo los estudiantes «de [major]//[fieldofstudy]» y sus familias están cubriendo los costos de educación después de high school.

Aquí hay información importante que te ayudará a empezar:

La encuesta tomará aproximadamente «time» minutos de tu tiempo y puede completarse en cualquier dispositivo electrónico, incluyendo tu teléfono móvil o tableta. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Después de completar la encuesta recibirás $«Inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque.»]

Para completar la encuesta

Visita nuestra página segura de NPSAS en Internet: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

o Inicia sesión usando tus:

 ID del estudio: «caseID»

 Contraseña: «contraseña» <<la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas >>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR:

«QRCODE»

[Hemos trabajado en cooperación con «PC_name»«, [PC_title]» para facilitar la participación de «el/la »««NPSASschool»’s» en esta importante investigación.]//[ Hemos trabajado en cooperación con tu institución educativa para facilitar la participación de «NPSASschool» en esta importante investigación.] Tus respuestas a la encuesta representarán a otros estudiantes matriculados en ««el/la»«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución educativa» que no hayan sido seleccionados para participar en NPSAS. Por lo tanto, tu participación es esencial para el éxito del estudio.

Si tienes preguntas o problemas para completar tu encuesta en Internet, o si prefieres completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a

<<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Debido a que tu participación es importante, quizá recibas recordatorios vía correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono y mensajes de texto.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación en NPSAS.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to npsas@ed.gov.

Atentamente,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de las Ciencias de Educación

Departamento de educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES está autorizado a hacer el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) de 2023-24 por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C., § 9543) y a obtener récords educativos de los estudiantes de agencias o instituciones educativas para propósitos de evaluación de programas de educación con fondos federales, bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35). RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios y está basada en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES.

La información que proporcione podrá usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse ni usarse de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C., § 9573 y 6 U.S.C. §151).

Según lo establece el Acta de Reducción del Papeleo de 1995, ninguna persona está obligada a responder a un pedido de información si el mismo no contiene un número de control de OMB válido. El número de control de OMB válido para recolectar esta información que se proporciona voluntariamente es 1850-0666. Se calcula que el tiempo necesario para completar este pedido de información es en promedio de 30 minutos aproximadamente por participante, incluyendo el tiempo que lleva revisar las instrucciones, juntar los datos necesarios, y completar y revisar la información que se solicita. Si tienes algún comentario con respecto a la precisión del cálculo de tiempo, sugerencias para mejorar esta encuesta, o cualquier comentario o inquietud acerca del estatus del envío de su encuesta individual, por favor escriba directamente a El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24 (NPSAS:24), Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12th St., SW, Room 4007, Washington, DC 20202. Número de aprobación de OMB: 1850-0666. Fecha de vencimiento: : 02/28/2026

Reminder Letter 1*

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

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«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

La recolección de datos para el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos continúa y nosotros queremos escuchar de los estudiantes como tú.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: « Cuando completes tu encuesta, recibirás $«inc_amount como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o »cheque.»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: « Cuando completes tu encuesta, ahora recibirás además del incentivo enviado anteriormente «boost_amount» adicionales para un total de $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque« ]

Por favor ingresa a nuestro sitio electrónico seguro para participar:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«QRCODE»

La encuesta «reducida»– que puede ser completada fácilmente desde un dispositivo móvil – toma aproximadamente «time» minutos de tu tiempo.

Si tienes preguntas, necesitas ayuda para completar tu encuesta en Internet, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES está autorizado a hacer el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS:24) de 2023-24 por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C., § 9543) y a obtener récords educativos de los estudiantes de agencias o instituciones educativas para propósitos de evaluación de programas de educación con fondos federales, bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35). RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios y está basada en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES.

Reminder Letter 2*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

[IF SENT DURING DC: «Ahora es tu oportunidad de participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria.»]

[IF SENT AT END OF DC: «Queda poco tiempo para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria.»]

Tus experiencias son únicas y nadie puede sustituirte en esta encuesta «reducida» de «time» minutos»

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, recibirás $«inc_amount» por participar, a través de «PayPal o »cheque!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «Debido a que tu participación es tan importante ahora recibirás $«inc_amount» por participar, a través de «PayPal o »cheque!»]

Completa tu encuesta hoy, iniciando sesión en:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«QRCODE»

Los datos del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos ayudan a legisladores, investigadores y educadores a entender mejor los problemas que afectan la vida de los estudiantes que participan en educación después de high school. Saber lo que les sucede a «estudiantes que estudian [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú es muy importante.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación. To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Reminder Letter 4*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

««casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

[IF SENT AT END OF DC: « Queda poco tiempo para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria.»] Los datos del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos proporcionan a legisladores, investigadores y educadores información importante. En particular, los datos obtenidos durante NPSAS sólo se presentan en forma de resumen y ayudan a las partes interesadas a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes pagan por la educación después de high school. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS LETTER, PAGE E-147]

Cuando tú participas en NPSAS estás representando «el/la »«[NPSASschool] y a »miles de otros estudiantes. ¡Ayúdanos a que este estudio sea un éxito y a informar políticas educativas futuras!

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: ¡Recibirás $«Inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque por tu participación!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación en NPSAS es extremadamente importante, has sido seleccionado para recibir un $«boost_amount» adicional- ¡eso es un total de $«Inc_amount»!]

Completar tu encuesta «reducida » de «time» minutos es fácil. Puedes:

Para completar la encuesta en Internet:
- Visita nuestro sitio de Internet seguro en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/
- ID del estudio: «caseid»
- Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR:

«QRCODE»

Llama al 877-677-2766 para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

Si tienes preguntas o te gustaría obtener más información , por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Atentamente,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE E-147]

ID del estudio: «caseid»
Reminder Letter 5*

«date»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,[IF SENT AT END OF DC: «Queda poco tiempo para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria.»] El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos «solamente» toma «time» minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: Te ofrecemos $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o» cheque por tu participación.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «Debido a que tu participación es muy importante «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque una vez que completes tu encuesta!»]

Para completar la encuesta:

Inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet seguro en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ usando las credenciales a continuación

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR:

«QRCODE»

Te estamos pidiendo que participes en NPSAS porque estuviste matriculado(a) en educación postsecundaria en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» durante el año académico 2023–2024. [Hemos trabajado en cooperación con «PC_name»«, [PC_title]» en tu institución para facilitarte la participación de «el/la »««NPSASschool»» en esta importante investigación.]//[Hemos trabajado en cooperación con tu institución educativa para facilitar la participación de «el/la»«NPSASschool» en esta importante investigación.] Los datos que proporciones, combinados con los de otros estudiantes, ayudarán a educadores, investigadores y legisladores a nivel local, estatal y nacional a comprender mejor cómo pagan los estudiantes y sus familias la educación postsecundaria, los patrones de matriculación, los objetivos educativos y los diferentes orígenes y experiencias de los estudiantes que cursan estudios después high school.

También puedes enviarnos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>> o llamar al 877-677-2766 para obtener más información acerca de NPSAS o para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Atentamente,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

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Estimado(a) «fname»,

La encuesta de NPSAS toma ahora solamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «y al completarla, «todavía» recibirás $«Inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «y debido a que tu participación es tan importante, «ahora »recibirás $«Inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento , a través de «PayPal o »cheque»].

Por favor visita hoy la página en Internet para completar la encuesta reducida: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a «la encuesta»/«la página de Internet:

«QRCODE»

Tus experiencias «estudiando [major]//[fieldofstudy]» en ««la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» son únicas y, si tú decides no participar en NPSAS, nadie puede sustituirte.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 877-225-8470

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Boost Letter*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Dado que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS por sus siglas en inglés) es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«Boost_Inc» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de NPSAS—¡o sea un total de $«inc_amount»! Completa hoy tu encuesta «reducida» de «time» minutos, y recibes tus $«Boost_Inc» adicionales.

Para completar hoy tu encuesta, visita la página de Internet de NPSAS e inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña siguientes:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a «la encuesta»/«la página de Internet»:

«QRCODE»

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Thank You Letter – sent with check*

«date»

Shape28

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»:

En nombre del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y del personal del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), queremos darte las gracias. Tu participación en NPSAS nos ayudará a formular políticas federales de asistencia para futuros estudiantes.

Encontrarás aquí incluido un cheque por $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento.

Si tienes preguntas, por favor no dudes en llamarnos a NPSAS Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766 o por correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes de postsecundaria!

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Oficial del proyecto, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Postcards

Reminder Postcard 1 (To the point)*

Outside

Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Inside

<<fname>>,

Recientemente te enviamos una carta pidiéndote que completaras la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica para Estudiantes de Postsecundaria 2023–24 (NPSAS). Si ya has completado tu encuesta, ¡muchas gracias!

Si aún no lo has hecho, por favor siga estas instrucciones para completar tu encuesta «reducida» de <<time>> minutos:

Visita

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<password>> <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Escanea este código QR

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, te enviaremos <<inc_amount>> como agradecimiento por tu tiempo. >>] Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

¡Por favor, completa tu encuesta lo más pronto posible!

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 2 (Money – Sent only to sample members who are incentive eligible)*

Outside

Recibes $<<inc_amount>> por completar una encuesta sobre tu experiencia educativa.

Inside

<<fname>>, completa tu encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) y te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>. La encuesta toma «solamente» <<time>> minutos.

Visita

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea este código QR

<<QRCODE>>

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<contraseña>>

Escanea este código QR

<<QRCODE>>

Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, ¡te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>!

Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 3 (Policy Impact)*

<<fname>>, por favor ayuda a informar a los legisladores compartiendo tus experiencias educativas con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Inside

<<fname>>, por favor ayuda a informar a los legisladores compartiendo tus experiencias educativas con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Los datos obtenidos de encuestas anteriores del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ayudan a legisladores, investigadores y educadores a entender mejor los problemas que afectan la vida de los estudiantes después de high school. Tus respuestas a la encuesta de este año de NPSAS, combinadas con las de otros estudiantes de todo el país, servirán de base para modificar las políticas educativas con el fin de mejorar la experiencia educativa de todos los estudiantes.

Completa hoy tu encuesta para ayudar a futuros estudiantes, iniciando sesión con tu ID del estudio y contraseña, o escanea el código QR:

Visita: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>> <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Escanea este código QR

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>> para agradecerte por tu tiempo. >>]Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 4 (Desire to Help)*

Outside

¡Esta es tu oportunidad para ayudar en un importante estudio nacional de educación!

Inside

<<fname>>, con tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) te estarás representando a ti y a miles de otros estudiantes de los Estados Unidos y Puerto Rico. ¡Hagamos que este estudio sea un éxito!

Para completar la encuesta «reducida» de <<time>> minutos, visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña únicos o escanea el código QR:

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea el código QR

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>> como agradecimiento por tu tiempo>>] Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 10 (To the point)*

Outside

La recolección de datos termina pronto. Completa hoy tu encuesta.

Inside

Solo faltan [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – TIME FRAME TEXT, PAGE E-149] para que completes tu encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS). Puedes completar la encuesta «reducida» de <<time>> minutos en una de estas dos formas:

1. Por Internet:

Visita: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<password>> <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Escanea este código QR

<<QRCODE>>

2. Por teléfono: Llama al 877-677-2766 para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>> como agradecimiento por tu tiempo. .>>] Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

¡Por favor, completa tu encuesta lo más pronto posible!

Número de control de OMB : 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Reminder Postcard 11 (Policy Impact)*

Outside

¡Tú puedes ayudar a definir políticas de educación postsecundaria!

Inside

Los datos obtenidos de encuestas anteriores del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ayudan a legisladores a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes y sus familias pagan por la educación postsecundaria. Al completar tu encuesta, darás información para formular políticas educativas.

Para completar tu encuesta visita, visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña, o escanea el código QR:

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>> <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Escanea el Código QR

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «reducida» de <<time>> minutos, te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>> para agradecerte por tu tiempo. >>] Si tienes preguntas, o si deseas completar la encuesta por teléfono por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

E-mails

Data Collection Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

[INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO]

«fname»,

Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2023-24, un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que ayudará a determinar cómo los estudiantes «de [major]//[fieldofstudy] » y sus familias están cubriendo los costos de educación después de high school.

[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Te tomará aproximadamente «time» minutos para completar la encuesta.»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Completa la encuesta de «time»-minutos y recibe $«Inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque como agradecimiento por tu participación»].

Tu participación en este estudio no afectará ninguna ayuda u otro tipo de beneficios que recibas.

Para comenzar la encuesta automáticamente haz clic en el siguiente botón:

Si deseas entrar a la página de nuestro estudio en Internet, puedes iniciar sesión con tu ID del estudio y contraseña que aparecen a continuación:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» (la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)

[Hemos trabajado en cooperación con [«PC_name»/personal profesional] en tu institución educativa para facilitar la participación de «el/la »«NPSASschool» en este importante estudio.]//[Hemos trabajado en cooperación con tu institución para facilitar la participación de «el/la »««NPSASschool» en este importante estudio.] Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a muchos otros estudiantes en ««el/la » «NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» que no fueron seleccionados para participar. Por lo tanto, tu participación es esencial para el éxito del estudio.

Si tienes preguntas o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. Puedes obtener más información sobre el estudio, visitando la página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Esperamos que disfrutes de esta oportunidad de compartir tus experiencias y ayudar a informar decisiones sobre políticas.

Tu participación es muy importante, quizás recibas recordatorios por correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono o mensajes de texto.

Muchas gracias,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

El Centro Nacional para Estadística de Educación (NCES) está autorizado por la Ley de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación (ESRA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543) para llevar a cabo el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria de 2023-24 y recolectar información de los récords de los estudiantes en agencias o instituciones educativas con el propósito de evaluar programas educativos con financiamiento federal bajo la Ley de Derechos Educativos y Privacidad Familiar (FERPA, 34 CFR §§ 99.31(a)(3)(iii) y 99.35). RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios y está basada en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES. La información que proporcione podrá usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrá divulgarse ni usarse de manera que permita identificar a los participantes para ningún otro propósito, salvo que lo requiera la ley (20 U.S.C. §9573 y 6 U.S.C. §151).

«emailID»

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Reminder E-mail 1*

SUBJECT: ¡La encuesta de NPSAS te necesita!

Buenos días «fname»,

Te necesitamos para que el estudio nacional de ayuda económica para estudiantes de postsecundaria de 2023–24 (NPSAS) sea un éxito.

Completar tu encuesta «reducida » tomará «solamente » aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «y recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque como agradecimiento por tu participación»] // [IF INCENTIVLE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «y ahora recibirás «boost_amount» adicionales por un total de $«inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»].

¡ Es fácil completar la encuesta hoy!

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión:

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llamando al 877-677-2766.

No hay problema si no tienes tiempo de completar toda la encuesta en este momento – puedes comenzar tu encuesta ahora y terminarla más tarde. Podrás continuar desde donde te quedaste.

Tú has sido seleccionado(a) para representar a otros «studenttype» estudiantes ««del/de la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución». Tu participación es esencial para que el estudio sea un éxito. Completa hoy tu encuesta de NPSAS y ayúdanos a informar políticas sobre cuestiones de educación postsecundaria, tales como préstamos estudiantiles.

Si tienes otras preguntas, por favor ponte en contacto con la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS llamando al 877-677-2766 o enviándonos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE E-145]

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Reminder E-mail 2*

SUBJECT: Importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos: NPSAS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

¡Te recordamos que has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) 2023–24!

Aún necesitamos que participes «como un(a) estudiante que estudia [major]//[fieldofstudy] »para que el estudio sea un éxito! Estos son los detalles importantes:

Completar la encuesta «reducida» tomará «solamente » «time» minutos.

Al participar, contribuirás a un importante estudio [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es tan importante «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque una vez que hayas completado la encuesta»].
Haz clic en el siguiente botón o visita la página de Internet de NPSAS e inicia sesión: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

NPSAS es un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU. que ayudará a investigadores y legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes matriculados en educación después de high school.

¿Todavía tienes preguntas? Visita la página de Internet mencionada anteriormente, envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>,

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE E-149]

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Reminder E-mail 4*

SUBJECT: ¡La recolección de datos de NPSAS continúa!

«fname», el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria ¡no tendrá éxito sin tu participación!

La encuesta «reducida »– que puede ser completada fácilmente desde un dispositivo móvil –«solamente » toma aproximadamente «time» minutos de tu tiempo. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: « Cuando completes tu encuesta, «ahora » recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque.»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante, ¡has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales—o sea un total de $«Inc_amount»!]

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

¿Necesitas ayuda para acceder a la encuesta por Internet? ¿Prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono? Por favor llama a nuestra Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766.

La recolección de datos de la encuesta NPSAS para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos continúa, y estamos interesados en saber de «estudiantes que estudian [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE E-145].

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación en este estudio tan importante.

Atentamente,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE E-145]

No. de Control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE E-145]

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Reminder E-mail 5*

SUBJECT (IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE): Marca la diferencia y gana algo de dinero: participa en la encuesta del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

ALTERNATE SUBJECT (IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE): Marca la diferencia en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» - participa en la encuesta del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «fname», tus $«inc_amount» por completar la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ¡te esperan!»] // [IF NO INCENTIVE: «fname», tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ¡es esencial!»] Toma «solamente » aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es tan importante «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque »].

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono con uno(a) de nuestros(as) entrevistadores(as) entrenados(as) llamando al 877-677-2766.

Por favor considera la posibilidad de participar en la encuesta NPSAS para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Estamos interesados en escuchar de «[estudiantes que estudian [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú. Obtén más información en la página de Internet del estudio https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Gracias,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE E-145]

No. de Control OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Reminder E-mail 8*

SUBJECT: «Fname», no esperes mucho - ¡participa hoy en NPSAS!

«Fname», ¡hemos estado contactándote a ti y a otros estudiantes «studenttype » que estudian [major]//[fieldofstudy] » acerca de participar en NPSAS!

Sabemos que tienes muy poco tiempo disponible, pero necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurarnos que NPSAS represente a todos los estudiantes. Completar tu encuesta «reducida » tomará «solamente » aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y «ahora »te enviaremos $«inc_amount» por completarla»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es tan importante, «ahora » recibirás $«inc_amount a través de «PayPal o »cheque una vez que completes la encuesta»].

También puedes iniciar sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet seguro en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ usando tus credenciales del estudio:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Puedes llamar al 877-677-2766 para obtener más información sobre NPSAS o para completar tu encuesta por teléfono.

NPSAS es un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que ayudará a los legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de estudiantes matriculados en la educación después de high school. ¡Tu participación en esta encuesta puede tener en el futuro, un impacto positivo en la vida de estudiantes como tú!

Esperamos que participes y nos ayudes a entender mejor las experiencias de estudiantes de postsecundaria.

¡Muchas gracias!

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SUBJECT: Toma parte de un importante estudio sobre educación al participar en NPSAS

Buenos días «fname»,

Los datos de NPSAS son usados por legisladores para informar decisiones políticas sobre cuestiones de educación postsecundaria, como los de préstamos estudiantiles.

La encuesta de NPSAS «reducida »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: « y, una vez que la hayas completado, «ahora » recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque«]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «y ahora recibirás «boost_amount» adicionales por un total de $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, ¡a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»!]

O, inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Puedes llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o contestar a este correo electrónico si tienes preguntas o tienes algún problema para completar la encuesta, o si deseas completar la encuesta por teléfono.

Tu participación en NPSAS es esencial para el éxito del estudio y esperamos que participes. Este estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos incluye a todos tipo de estudiantes y tu participación «como » estudiante » «studenttype» es importante. Nadie puede sustituirte en el estudio.

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SUBJECT: «fname», ayúdanos a informar políticas educativas: ¡participa hoy en NPSAS!

«fname»,

El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), es un importante estudio llevado a cabo en nombre del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

La encuesta «reducida »toma «solamente » aproximadamente «time» minutos y puede completarse fácilmente en tu dispositivo móvil. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes tu encuesta, ¡«ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o » cheque!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Debido a que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales—¡o sea un total de $«Inc_amount»!]

Inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si lo prefieres, también puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llamando a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE E-145] Aquí puedes encontrar más información sobre lo que hemos aprendido de encuestas de NPSAS anteriores:
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/previous.

¡Gracias!

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SUBJECT: «fname», la encuesta de NPSAS te necesita.

«fname»,

Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a muchos otros estudiantes en «« el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución». Nadie puede sustituirte, así que esperamos que participes en este importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) «solo »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos y puede completarse fácilmente en tu dispositivo móvil. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes tu encuesta, ¡«ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Debido a que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales—¡o sea un total de $«Inc_amount»!]

O visita la página de Internet de NPSAS e inicia sesión usando: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password» <<(Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Para completar la encuesta por teléfono llama al 877-677-2766. Puedes encontrar más información en la página de Internet del estudio https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

¡Gracias!

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SUBJECT LINE: NPSAS: ¿Qué necesitas saber?

Estimado(a) «fname» –

Estos son los detalles importantes para completar tu encuesta «reducida » de «time»-minutos del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de postsecundaria (NPSAS)

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Recibirás $«inc_amount» cuando completes tu encuesta, a través de cheque« o PayPal».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales, por un total de $«inc_amount», debido a que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante »]Tú representas a muchos estudiantes de ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» ¡y el estudio no tendrá éxito sin tu participación!»]
Haz clic en el botón de abajo o inicia sesión en la página del estudio https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password» <<(Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono llamando al 877-677-2766.

Si tienes preguntas o problemas para completar la encuesta, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Gracias por ayudar a que NPSAS sea un éxito.

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SUBJECT: Un mensaje del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Como oficial del Proyecto para el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria 2023-24 (NPSAS:24), realizado por el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES), espero que dediques algo de tiempo a completar hoy la encuesta NPSAS. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, usa los datos de este estudio para informar decisiones políticas relacionadas a los préstamos estudiantiles y a otros asuntos importantes.

La encuesta «solamente » toma aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque»] // IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es muy importante, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque»].

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono con uno(a) de nuestros(as) entrevistadores(as) entrenados(as) llamando al 877-677-2766. Puedes obtener más información sobre el estudio, visitando la página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Atentamente,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

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Subject: «Fname», comparte tus experiencias con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Buenos días, «Fname»,

Todavía necesitamos que participes en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos(NPSAS). Completar la encuesta «solamente »toma «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «y, una vez que la hayas completado , «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque.»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «y debido a que tu participación es tan importante, recibirás $«boost_amount» adicionales, por un total de $«inc_amount», cuando compartas tus experiencias educativas con NPSAS.»]

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono con uno de nuestros entrevistadores profesionales, llamando al 877-677-2766. Puedes encontrar más información sobre el estudio de NPSAS ingresando a : https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Esperamos escuchar de «estudiantes de [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú.

¡Gracias!

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SUBJECT: «Fname», ¡participa en NPSAS hoy!

«Fname»,

Hemos estado contactándote a ti «y a otros estudiantes de [major]//[fieldofstudy] » acerca de participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS por sus siglas en inglés).

Completar la encuesta «reducida » toma «sólo »aproximadamente «time» minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «¡Te enviaremos $«inc_amount» por completar la encuesta!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Debido a que tu participación es tan importante, «ahora», te enviaremos »$«inc_amount» una vez que hayas terminado la encuesta.»]

O inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet seguro en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Puedes llamar al 877-677-2766 para obtener más información sobre NPSAS o para completar tu encuesta por teléfono con uno(a) de nuestros(as) entrevistadores(as) entrenados(as).

Sabemos que tienes muy poco tiempo disponible, pero necesitamos tu ayuda para asegurarnos que NPSAS represente a todos los estudiantes matriculados en educación postsecundaria en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución». Gracias de antemano por ayudar a informar futuras políticas educativas.

Gracias,

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SUBJECT: NPSAS está por terminar –No pierdas la oportunidad de participar

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: «fname», NPSAS necesita de tu participación.

«fname», la recolección de datos para el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ¡« continúa »//«terminará pronto»//«terminará el [end_date]»!

O inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet seguro en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Completar la encuesta NPSAS «solamente »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque.»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: « Debido a que tu participación es tan importante, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount» una vez que completes la encuesta.»]

Nuestros entrevistadores profesionales pueden responder cualquier pregunta que tengas, y si lo prefieres, puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono con ellos. Sólo llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766.

Ayúdanos a que este estudio sea un éxito y a informar políticas educativas futuras. ¡Es esencial para el estudio escuchar de los «estudiantes de [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú!

Gracias,

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SUBJECT: Sólo un recordatorio–Todavía necesitamos que completes la encuesta de NPSAS

Buenos días «fname»,

La recolección de datos para el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) continúa y nosotros queremos escuchar de los «estudiantes de [major]//[fieldofstudy] como »tú.

La encuesta «reducida» «solamente »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos ¡y puede ser completada fácilmente desde tu dispositivo móvil! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Recibirás $«inc_amount» cuando completes tu encuesta, a través de cheque« o PayPal».»]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«Boost_Inc» adicionales —¡o sea un total de $«inc_amount»!

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a muchos otros estudiantes en ««el/la » «NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» ¡y el estudio no tendrá éxito sin tu participación, «fname»! [Hemos trabajado en cooperación con [«PC_name»/personal profesional] en tu institución educativa para facilitar la participación de «el/la »«NPSASschool» en este importante estudio.]//[Hemos trabajado en cooperación con tu institución para facilitar la participación de «el/la »««NPSASschool» en este importante estudio.]

Si tienes preguntas o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766.

Muchas gracias,

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SUBJECT: Participa en NPSAS, un importante estudio sobre educación.

Necesitamos escuchar de «studenttype »estudiantes como tú! Cuando completes tu encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, la cual «solamente »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos, contribuirás a un importante estudio sobre educación. Los legisladores e investigadores usarán este estudio para informar decisiones políticas relacionadas a los préstamos estudiantiles y a otros asuntos importantes. [IF INCENTIVE ELGIBLE: « Recibirás $«inc_amount», ¡a través de «PayPal o con »cheque!»] //[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación en NPSAS es extremadamente importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales—¡por un total de $«Inc_amount»!]

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID de estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres participar por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

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SUBJECT: El tiempo para participar en NPSAS se está acabando

Buenos días, «fname»,

Queda poco tiempo para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «y «ahora »recibes $«inc_amount» por tus esfuerzos»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «y debido a que escuchar de estudiantes como tú es tan importante, recibirás $«boost_amount» adicionales por un total de $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque»]. El estudio de NPSAS ayudará a los investigadores y legisladores a determinar cómo los estudiantes y sus familias cubren los costos después de high school. El estudio «termina el [end_date] y »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos.

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID de estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres participar por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

Esperamos que te decidas a participar en el estudio y nos ayudes a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes de postsecundaria.

¡Gracias!

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SUBJECT: Un mensaje del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Como oficial del Proyecto para el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria 2023-24 (NPSAS:24), realizado por el Centro Nacional de Estadísticas Educativas (NCES), espero que dediques algo de tiempo a completar hoy la encuesta NPSAS. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, usa los datos de este estudio para informar decisiones de políticas relacionadas a los préstamos estudiantiles y otros asuntos importantes.

La encuesta «solamente »toma «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque»] // IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es importante, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque»].

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password» <<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono con uno(a) de nuestros(as) entrevistadores(as) entrenados(as), llamando al 877-677-2766. Obtén más información en la página de Internet del estudio https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Gracias,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del Estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

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SUBJECT: Encuesta del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Como oficial del Proyecto para el Estudio Nacional de ayuda Económica para Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS:24), realizado por el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación (NCES), te animo a que completes la encuesta de NPSAS hoy. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos usa los datos de este estudio para informar decisiones de políticas relacionadas a los préstamos estudiantiles y otros asuntos importantes.

«La encuesta de NPSAS termina <<el «end_date»>>//<<pronto>>.» Por favor tómate un rato de tiempo «antes del «end_date»» para completar la encuesta de «time»-minutos. La encuesta «solamente »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque»] // IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: «, y debido a que tu participación es importante, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»].

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID de estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

También puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono con uno(a) de nuestros(as) entrevistadores(as) entrenados(as) llamando al 877-677-2766. Obtén más información en la página de Internet del estudio https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/.

Atentamente,

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora del estudio, NPSAS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

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SUBJECT: NPSAS termina el «end_date»–¡Sólo quedan «end_date – current_date» días para participar!

«fname»,

No queremos que pierdas la oportunidad de contribuir a este importante estudio y hacer que tu voz sea escuchada El Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) termina el «end_date» así que solamente quedan «end_date – current_date» días para que participes en esta encuesta «reducida » de «time» minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELGIBLE: «Una vez que la termines recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o » cheque!»] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «Recuerda, debido a que tu participación es tan importante, ¡ahora tú recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o » cheque»!»]

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID de estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres participar por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

¡Necesitamos escuchar de los «studenttype »estudiantes como tú! Gracias de antemano por tu participación.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

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Reminder E-mail 38*

SUBJECT: NPSAS está por terminar

Buenos días «fname»,

El tiempo para participar en el Estudio Nacional de ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) ¡se está acabando! Todavía queremos saber de tus experiencias como estudiante en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución».

«La encuesta de NPSAS termina el «end_date».» Por favor tómate un rato de tiempo «antes del «end_date»» para completar tu encuesta «reducida »de «time»-minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Si terminas tu encuesta para entonces, ¡recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque!»// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: Debido a que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque.» ]

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión usando: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas, por favor ponte en contacto con la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766.

Gracias,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE E-149]

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Reminder E-mail 39*

SUBJECT: NPSAS termina mañana – Ayúdanos a conocer tus experiencias en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución»

Buenos días «fname»,

El Estudio de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, ¡termina mañana! Todavía queremos saber de tu experiencia única como estudiante de ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución».

Completa tu encuesta de «time»-minutos mañana [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: para recibir $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento»].

O inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas, o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

¡Gracias de antemano por tu participación! ! Que tengas buen día.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

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Reminder E-mail 40*

SUBJECT: Esta es tu última oportunidad para participar… ¡No te pierdas el estudio de NPSAS!

«fname», este es el último mensaje de correo electrónico que te enviaremos sobre la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundarios (NPSAS). ¡La recolección de datos termina hoy! Queremos que sepas lo importante que es la participación de los estudiantes «de [major]//[fieldofstudy] »como tú para el éxito de NPSAS.

Por favor considera la posibilidad de participar antes de que el estudio termine.

O inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

La encuesta tomará «time» minutos de tu tiempo y puede completarse en cualquier dispositivo electrónico, incluyendo tu teléfono o tableta. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Después de hoy, ya no tendrás la oportunidad de recibir $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque por completar la encuesta.»

Si tienes preguntas, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

¡Gracias de antemano por tu participación! [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

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Incentive Boost E-mail*

SUBJECT: Acabamos de aumentar el incentivo por tu participación en NPSAS

Buenos días «fname»,

Dado que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«Boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de NPSAS—¡o sea, un total de «inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque! Completa hoy tu encuesta de «time»-minutos y recibes tus $«Boost_amount» adicionales».

O puedes visitar nuestro sitio de NPSAS e iniciar sesión usando: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

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Abbreviated Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: La encuesta de NPSAS ahora toma solamente «time» minutos.

Buenos días «fname»,

Completar la encuesta de NPSAS ahora toma solamente «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: y «todavía »recibirás $«inc_amount» por participar, a través de «PayPal o »cheque»].

Puedes completar la encuesta en una de estas dos formas:

Por Internet:

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Por teléfono: Llámanos al 877-677-2766 para completar tu encuesta con un entrevistador

Esperamos que participes en el estudio, especialmente ahora que completar la encuesta toma solamente ¡«time» minutos! Necesitamos saber de ti. Gracias de antemano por hacer que el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos sea un éxito.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

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Thank You E-mail*

SUBJECT: Agradecimiento por tu participación en NPSAS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

En nombre del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el equipo del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), queremos darte las gracias por participar en NPSAS. Tu participación es muy importante para asegurarnos el éxito del estudio.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE –INCENTIVE SELECTION, PAGE E-151]

Si tienes preguntas, por favor no dudes en llamarnos a NPSAS Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766.

¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que el estudio de NPSAS sea un éxito!

Atentamente,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

ID del estudio: «caseID»

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E-mails to Be Sent As Needed

NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: Inform Education Policy)*

SUBJECT: ¿Por qué es importante mi participación en NPSAS?

Buenos días «fname»,

Quería informarte personalmente, que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) es importante, y que tus respuestas como estudiante de ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» son esenciales para el estudio.

He incluido un video breve de 2 minutos en el que se explica el por qué es tan importante tu participación en el estudio de NPSAS.

[INSERT VIDEO LINK FROM TABLE - VIDEO SCRIPTS, PAGE I-137]

Participar en NPSAS es fácil: «solamente »toma aproximadamente «time» minutos y puede completarse por Internet o desde tu teléfono. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes la encuesta de NPSAS, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque.»]

O inicia sesión en nuestro sitio de Internet seguro para participar:

ID del estudio: «caseid

Contraseña: «password»»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes alguna pregunta llámanos al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a npsas@ed.gov.

Muchas gracias,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY, PAGE I-149]

Analista de Investigación

«emailaddress»

«phonenumber»

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NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: Let Your Voice Be Heard )*

SUBJECT: NPSAS: Resultados anteriores

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Quiero informarte personalmente, que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) es importante, y que tus respuestas como estudiante de ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» son esenciales para el estudio.

O ingresa a nuestro sitio electrónico seguro para participar:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

He incluido un video breve de 2 minutos en el que se detallan algunas conclusiones interesantes e importantes de años anteriores del estudio NPSAS. Al participar en NPSAS, ¡puedes ser parte de la solución en este importante estudio.

[INSERT VIDEO LINK FROM TABLE - VIDEO SCRIPTS, PAGE I-137]

Si tienes alguna pregunta llámanos al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a npsas@ed.gov .

Muchas gracias,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY), PAGE I-149]

Analista de Investigación

«emailaddress»

«phonenumber»

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«emailID»

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NPSAS Video E-mail (Theme: What should you know?)*

SUBJECT: Conversación con un experto de NPSAS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Sé que tienes muy poco tiempo disponible entre las clases, exámenes, noches largas de estudio e incluso el trabajo. Por eso te pido solo 2 minutos de tu tiempo para que veas un video breve-hecho por mí- en el que explico cómo tu participación en el estudio de NPSAS puede influir en las decisiones que toman los legisladores y que pueden afectar tu vida y la de miles de otros estudiantes actuales y futuros.

Por favor visita nuestra página de Internet – [INSERT LINK TO NPSAS WEBSITE VIDEO FROM TABLE – VIDEO SCRIPTS, PAGE I-137] - para ver este video importante: Y si el video llama tu atención, puedes completar la encuesta de «time» minutos iniciando sesión con las credenciales que están a continuación. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes la encuesta de NPSAS, « ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o »cheque.»]

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Por favor, ¡sé parte de la solución en este importante estudio!

Si tienes alguna pregunta llámanos al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a npsas@ed.gov .

Muchas gracias,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – MEET THE NPSAS EXPERT SIGNATORY), PAGE I-149]

Analista de Investigación

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«phonenumber»

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Pending Ineligible E-mail*

SUBJECT: Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria

«fname»,

El día «sumdate», se determinó que no reunías los requisitos para participar del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS). La decisión se basó en tus respuestas a las preguntas de elegibilidad que figuran al principio de la encuesta.

Estamos revisando tu información y nos pondremos en contacto contigo tan pronto como podamos determinar si calificas para participar en NPSAS.

Si tienes preguntas sobre el estudio no dudes en llamar a nuestra Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>. Si has recibido este correo electrónico por error, por favor ponte en contacto con nosotros para que podamos actualizar nuestros registros.

Atentamente,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

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Reviewed Pending Ineligible E-mail*

SUBJECT: Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria– Por favor, inténtalo una vez más

«fname»,

Recientemente se determinó que no reunías los requisitos para participar del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS). La decisión se basó en tus respuestas a las preguntas de elegibilidad al principio de la encuesta.

Sin embargo, después de revisar tu información, creemos que puedes calificar para participar en NPSAS. Hemos borrado la información que ingresaste en la encuesta para que puedas empezar de nuevo. Por favor, considera la posibilidad de iniciar sesión para completar la encuesta, y asegúrate de responder a las primeras preguntas de la encuesta con mucho cuidado.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – REVIEWED PENDING INELIGIBLE FILL, PAGE I-148].

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Recuerda, si calificas para participar en NPSAS y completas la encuesta, recibirás «inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o» cheque, como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento.»] Completar la encuesta toma aproximadamente «time» minutos.

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes alguna pregunta sobre NPSAS, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor no dudes en llamar a nuestra Línea de Ayuda al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

¡Gracias de antemano por tu participación!

Atentamente,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

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Failed PayPal Payment E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de NPSAS a través de PayPal

Buenos días «fname»,

¡Gracias nuevamente por haber completado la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS)! Recientemente te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal a la dirección electrónica «emailaddress» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento. Sin embargo, tu pago original no se pudo entregar. El hecho de que el pago no pudo ser entregado podría indicar que tu cuenta está bloqueada o inactiva.

Nos gustaría volver a enviarte tu pago. Nos gustaría volver a enviarte tu pago. Por favor responde a este correo electrónico y avísanos si te gustaría que enviemos el pago usando una dirección electrónica diferente, o si te gustaría que intentemos enviarlo nuevamente a la dirección electrónica «emailaddress».

Si prefieres recibir tu pago a través de un cheque, responde a este correo electrónico con tu dirección postal actual y el nombre que deseas que figure en el cheque. Si tienes alguna pregunta no dudes en llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 800-723-8942 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Muchas gracias,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

«caseid»

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Returned PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de NPSAS a través de PayPal ha sido devuelto

Buenos días «fname»,

¡Gracias nuevamente por haber completado la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS)! Recientemente te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal a la dirección electrónica «emailaddress» como muestra de agradecimiento. Sin embargo, tu pago original ha sido devuelto.

Nos gustaría volver a enviarte tu pago. Por favor responde a este correo electrónico y avísanos si te gustaría que enviemos el pago usando una dirección electrónica diferente, o si te gustaría que intentemos enviarlo nuevamente a la dirección electrónica«emailaddress». Si prefieres recibir tu pago a través de un cheque, responde a este correo electrónico con tu dirección postal actual y el nombre que deseas que figure en el cheque. Si tienes alguna pregunta no dudes en llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 800-723-8942 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Muchas gracias,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

«caseid»

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Unclaimed PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Reclama tu pago de NPSAS a través de PayPal

Buenos días «fname»,

Gracias por completar la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS). Te estamos enviando un correo electrónico para recordarte que tu pago de $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal ya está listo. Enviamos el pago a la dirección electrónica que proporcionaste: «emailaddress».

El pago expirará después de 30 días, así que por favor asegúrate de reclamarlo antes de ese plazo.

Por favor avísanos si tienes algún problema para reclamar el pago.

Muchas gracias,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

«caseid»

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Bad Address E-mail for Check Incentives*

Subject: Tu pago de NPSAS con cheque

Buenos días «fname»,

¡Gracias por completar la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS)! Hemos intentado enviarte un cheque de $«inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento, pero desafortunadamente, la dirección postal que tenemos está incompleta.

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico o llámanos al 800-723-8942 y proporciona tu nombre y dirección postal correctos, y te enviaremos el cheque nuevamente.

Muchas gracias,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

«caseid»

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Undeliverable Check E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de NPSAS con cheque

Buenos días «fname»,

¡Gracias por completar la encuesta del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS)! Hemos intentado enviarte por cheque de $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, pero desafortunadamente, fue devuelto porque no se pudo entregar.

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico o llámanos al 800-723-8942 y proporciona tu nombre y dirección postal correctos, y te enviaremos el cheque nuevamente.

Muchas gracias,

[NPSAS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de NPSAS

800-723-8942

«caseid»

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Text Message Reminders

Data Collection Announcement Text*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria 2023-24 del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Recibirás <<inc_amount>> por tu participación.>>] Haz clic aquí para completar tu encuesta: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 1*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Buenos días «fname». Inicia sesión para completar tu encuesta de NPSAS aquí [bitly link] para que entendamos más sobre las experiencias de los estudiantes de universidad o college. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Ahora >recibirás $<<inc_amount por tu participación. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 2*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», completa tu encuesta de NPSAS, tus respuestas representarán a otros estudiantes en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución». Ingresa a [bitly link] para completar la encuesta [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y <<ahora >>recibes $<<inc_amount>> como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento>>]. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 3*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», la encuesta NPSAS todavía está disponible: [bitly link] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Cuando participes <<ahora>>recibirás $<<inc_amount>>.>>] ¿Tienes alguna pregunta? ¡Puedes responder a este texto y un miembro del equipo de nuestra Línea de Ayuda te atenderá! Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 6*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<Fname>>, puedes completar la encuesta NPSAS de <<<<time>>-minutos>> en tu dispositivo móvil [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<y recibes $<<inc_amount>>>>]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<y <<ahora >>recibes <<inc_amount>>]. Ingresa a [bitly link] o llámanos al 877-677-2766. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 7*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<Fname>>, tu participación en NPSAS ayuda a informar políticas sobre cuestiones de educación postsecundaria, tales como préstamos estudiantiles. Haz clic aquí [bitly link] para comenzar tu encuesta de <<<<time>>-minutos>> [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y <<ahora >>recibes $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 8*

US DEPT OF EDUC: ¡Tu encuesta de NPSAS de <<<<time>>-minutos>> es fácil de completar, <<fname>>![IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: << Recibirás $<<inc_amount>> por completarla.>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: Recuerda, te estamos ofreciendo <<ahora >> $<<inc_amount>> por tu participación!] Haz clic aquí para comenzar: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 9*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname, ¡toma parte de un importante estudio sobre educación al participar en NPSAS! Completa la encuesta de <<<<time>>-minutos>> [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y <<ahora >>recibes $<<inc_amount>>>>] haciendo clic aquí: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 12*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, por favor ayuda a los legisladores a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes y sus familias cubren el costo de la educación después de high school [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< y <<ahora >>recibes $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Haz clic aquí: [bitly link]. ]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 13*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, comparte tus experiencias educativas con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Por favor <<dedica solamente <<time>> minutos>> para completar la encuesta de NPSAS [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<y recibes $<<inc_amount>>>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: y recibes tus <<updated incentive of >>$<<inc_amount>>]: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 16*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», ¡hemos estado contactándote a ti y a otros estudiantes «studenttype » acerca de participar en NPSAS! Por favor considera completar tu encuesta de <<time>>-minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<por$<<inc_amount>>>>] aquí: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 19*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname» - La encuesta NPSAS [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<y $<<inc_amount >>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<y el incentivo <<aumentado >>de $<<inc_amount>>] no estarán disponibles por mucho tiempo. Ingresa a [bitly link] y ayuda a los legisladores a entender mejor cómo los estudiantes y sus familias cubren el costo de la educación después de high school. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 20 (Last Week)*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», ¡esta es la última semana para participar en la encuesta de NPSAS! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Después del<<day, date>>, ¡ya no tendrás la posibilidad de recibir $<<inc_amount>>!>>] Haz clic aquí para completar tu encuesta: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message, Reminder 21 (Last Day)*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», hoy es el ÚLTIMO DÍA para completar tu encuesta de NPSAS [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y recibe $<<inc_amount>>>>]! Haz clic aquí para comenzar: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

As Needed Texts

Auto-Reply*

US DEPT OF EDUC: Este es un mensaje automatizado. Por favor, contáctanos en <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>o llámanos al 877-677-2766 si tienes alguna pregunta o para obtener información adicional. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Ask the Expert Text*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, ¡todavía necesitamos tu ayuda con NPSAS! Haz clic aquí [video link] para escuchar de «videoexpert», un(a) analista de investigación, el por qué es tan importante tu participación. Completa tu encuesta en [bitly link][IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<¡ y <<ahora>> << todavía>> recibirás$<<inc_amount>>»]! Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

B&B:24/25 Field Test Panel Maintenance Initial Contact Text*

US DEPT OF EDUC: <<fname>>, ¡has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en la prueba de campo del Estudio longitudinal Más allá de los estudios universitarios de 2024/25 (B&B:24/25), del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos! La recolección de datos comienza <<pronto>>/ <<en MM>>. Por favor ingresa en [bitly link] para actualizar tu información de contacto. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Intervention Announcements

Incentive Boost Announcements

Incentive Boost Letter*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Debido a que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«Boost_Inc» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de NPSAS— o sea un total de $«inc_amount»! Completa hoy tu encuesta «reducida » de «time»-minutos y recibes tus $«Boost_Inc» adicionales.

Para completar hoy tu encuesta, visita la página de Internet de NPSAS e inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña siguientes:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la «encuesta»/«la página de Internet»:

«QRCODE»

Si tienes preguntas o problemas para completar tu encuesta en Internet, o si prefieres completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora de Estudio

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del Proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Boost Letter Reminder*

«date»

Shape30

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Necesitamos escuchar de estudiantes como tú que estaban matriculados en ««el/la »«NPSASschool»»//«tu institución» para asegurarnos de que tus experiencias sean incluidas... ¡y se nos acaba el tiempo! Dado que, tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a)para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de NPSAS—o sea un total de $«inc_amount»! Completa hoy tu encuesta «reducida» de «time»-minutos y recibes tus $«boost_amount» adicionales.

Para completar hoy tu encuesta, visita la página de Internet de NPSAS e inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña siguientes:

ID de estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

O usa la cámara de tu teléfono para escanear el siguiente código QR que te llevará a «la encuesta»/«la página de Internet»:

«QRCODE»

Si tienes preguntas, necesitas ayuda para completar tu encuesta en Internet, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda de NPSAS al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Gracias, de antemano, por por tu participación.

To request contact materials in English in the future, please call 877-677-2766 or send an e-mail to <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Tracy Hunt-White, Ph.D.

Directora de Estudio

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

Tracy.Hunt-White@ed.gov | 202-245-6507

Jennifer Wine, Ph.D.

Directora del Proyecto, NPSAS

RTI International

jennifer@rti.org | 800-723-8942

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Boost Announcement Postcard*

Outside

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Inside

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Completa la encuesta por Internet:

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

Ingresa tu ID de estudio: <<caseid>>

Ingresa tu Contraseña: <<password>><<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Escanea el Código QR

<<QRCODE>>

Completa la encuesta por teléfono: Llama al 877-677-2766 para completar la encuesta por teléfono

Si tienes preguntas, por favor llama al 877-677-2766 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<npsas@ed.gov>>//<<npsas@rti.org>>.

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

Incentive Boost E-mail*

SUBJECT: Acabamos de aumentar el incentivo por tu participación en NPSAS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Dado que tu participación en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«Boost_amount» adicionales por completar la encuesta de NPSAS—¡o sea un total de «inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o »cheque! Completa hoy tu encuesta de «time»-minutos y recibes tus $«Boost_amount» adicionales.

O puedes visitar la página de Internet de NPSAS e iniciar sesión: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/

ID de estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»<<(la contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas)>>

Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres participar por teléfono, por favor llama al 877-677-2766.

Gracias de antemano por tu participación.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE I-145]

Número de control de OMB: 1850-0666

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/npsas/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English. Please respond to this e-mail to request contact materials in English.

Incentive Boost Text Announcement*

US DEPT OF EDUC: «fname», debido a que tu participación en NPSAS es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $<<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar tu encuesta de NPSAS por un total de $<<inc_amount>> a través de PayPal o con cheque. Haz clic aquí para comenzar: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Abbreviated Survey Announcements

Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter*

«date»

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ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Tu encuesta de NPSAS ahora toma sólo «time» minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: « y después de completar la encuesta «todavía » recibirás $«Inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o »cheque»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «y debido a que tu participación es muy importante, «ahora» recibirás $«Inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento, a través de «PayPal o »cheque»].

Por favor visita hoy la página en Internet para completar la encuesta reducida.