Includes bibliographical references (p. 167-183) and index.
Contents:
Introduction / Richard D. Kahlenberg -- Low-income students and the affordability of higher education / Lawrence E. Gladieux -- Improving the academic preparation and performance of low-income students in American higher education / P. Michael Timpane and Arthur M. Hauptman -- Socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, and selective college admissions / Anthony P. Carnevale and Stephen J. Rose -- Appendix--Pell Grant recipients in selective colleges and universities / Donald E. Heller.
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