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Alketbi L M, Frick W C. (2025). Beyond Tuition: Decoding Financial Hurdles in Higher Education. johepal. 6(1), 227-233. doi:10.61186/johepal.6.1.227
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- This research examines university students’ experiences with the bursar’s office when paying tuition fees, focusing on challenges and preferred payment methods. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining quantitative survey data and qualitative feedback from 63 university students to comprehensively understand financial realities in higher education.
- The findings highlight the importance of financial support and the roles of university departments in assisting students.
- Economic obstacles and procedural challenges that hinder effective tuition payment management were identified.
- Recommendations include clearer fee policies, expanded financial literacy programs, and flexible financing solutions like grants and low-interest loans to ease financial burdens and promote equitable access to education.
Keywords: Financial Challenges, Scholarships, Higher Education, Tuition, Concurrent Mixed-Methods Approach
Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2024/11/28 | Accepted: 2025/03/5 | Published: 2025/03/31
Received: 2024/11/28 | Accepted: 2025/03/5 | Published: 2025/03/31
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