Congress and other policymakers use BPS when they consider how new legislation will affect college students and others in postsecondary education. The study includes more than 12,000 students from more than 800 institutions.
Participation is completely voluntary, but it is very important to the success of the study.
RTI is being assisted in the study by MPR Associates, located in Berkeley, California. Working less than 20 hours a week while enrolled did not have an adverse effect on degree completion. These data from groups of 30 or more will be combined to produce reports for Congress and others. No person may use this information for other than statistical purposes. Any other use is a violation of Federal Law and is subject to heavy fines and imprisonment.