Date of Award
Summer 8-7-2025
Degree Type
Dissertation
Degree Name
Doctor of Education
Department
Secondary Education and Educational Leadership
First Advisor
Barbara Qualls, Ph.D.
Second Advisor
Freddie Avant, Ph.D.
Third Advisor
Marigold Hudock, Ph.D.
Fourth Advisor
Stacy Hendricks, Ed.D.
Abstract
This study examines the financial and social challenges faced by first-generation college students from rural backgrounds as they transition from K-12 to four-year regional institutions. Using quantitative analysis of secondary data from the class of 2024 at a selected institution, this study examines factors influencing graduation rates and financial aid needs. Key metrics include geographic origins, high school backgrounds, academic assistance, and financial support. By highlighting these challenges, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the structural and social barriers that first-generation rural students encounter.
Repository Citation
Wilburn, Misty, "RURAL ROOTS, ACADEMIC ROADS: EXPLORING COLLEGE PERSISTENCE AMONG RURAL STUDENTS" (2025). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 640.
https://scholarworks.sfasu.edu/etds/640
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