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2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)

Appendix C

Student Contacting Materials

OMB # 1850-0631 v.21

Submitted by

National Center for Education Statistics

U.S. Department of Education

October 2024

This appendix includes all contacting materials that may be sent to sample members to request their participation during data collection for the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). These materials are listed in tentative schedule for sample member contacts. BPS:20/25 contact materials include a brochure, website text, letters, e-mails, postcards, text messages, interesting facts and trend data, merge fields, and “as needed” materials that may be used during data collection.

We will send these materials to students at varying times throughout data collection. ‘As Needed Contacts’ may be sent in addition to scheduled contacts, in place of scheduled contacts, or may not be sent at all. We will review response rates throughout data collection and determine the most effective communication to impact response. We may also reuse some contacts during different phases of data collection. Once a sample member’s case has been finalized (either as a final refusal, other final status, or a completed survey), we will stop all contacting attempts.

We have inserted fills and merge fields into each contact to indicate where language may differ, for example, if used in a different data collection phase (early completion or production). Merge fields within the contact materials include the incentive payment options, the length of the survey, and other details specific to the case. The merge fields also account for the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC) cases that must either be paid via check or, for some cases, cannot be paid at all. ControlID, addressID, and emailID are fills that we will use to track undeliverable contacts. For example, a unique e-mail ID is assigned to each e-mail address that we have for a particular case. The e-mail ID is included at the bottom of each e-mail as a way of tracking any undeliverable or bounced e-mails, ControlID is used for QC purposes, and AddressIDs are used to track undeliverable physical mail.

Materials may include items from the ‘Interesting Facts’ section. Not all the data contained in that section will be used at one time, but rather, selected facts will be pulled from this section to be included in contact materials.

Once language is approved by OMB, we will adjust the formatting and graphics of all contacting materials as needed, including letterheads, logos, QR codes, borders, and graphics.

Contact materials that are being translated into Spanish are denoted by a * in the tentative schedule and on the individual contact materials. Page references to merge fields will be updated once language is approved by OMB and tracked changes are removed.

Summary of updates from BPS:20/25 Field Test:

Added Interesting Facts using updated data including BPS:20/22 First Look and derived variables data that is near-final, but has not undergone full NCES review
Removed mention of “field test” where applicable
Removed address confirmation experiment language
Added language to accommodate the abbreviated survey
Updated academic years for full scale
Updated sample size for full scale
Removed reinterview contact materials
Updated minor typos and spacing issues
Updated language to be clearer/concise
Added minor updates/improvements

Tentative Schedule for Sample Member Contacts (dates are approximate and subject to change)

Greeting Card—Initial Contact	Mailing or E-mail	Early	Upon OMB approval
Data Collection Announcement Letter	Mailing	Early	3/3/2025
Data Collection Announcement E-mail	E-mail	Early	3/5/2025
Reminder E-mail 2	E-mail	Early	3/11/2025
Data Collection Announcement Text	Text	Early	3/17/2025
Reminder E-mail 3	E-mail	Early	3/21/2025
Reminder Mailing 2	Mailing	Early	3/24/2025
Text Message Reminder 2	Text	Early	4/1/2025
Reminder E-mail 4	E-mail	Production	4/2/2025
Reminder E-mail 5	E-mail	Production	4/11/2025
Reminder Mailing 3	Mailing	Production	4/14/2025
Text Message Reminder 3	Text	Production	4/15/2025
Reminder E-mail 6	E-mail	Production	4/24/2025
Text Message Reminder 4	Text	Production	4/30/2025
Reminder E-mail 7	E-mail	Production	5/4/2025
Reminder Mailing 4	Mailing	Production	5/7/2025
Text Message Reminder 5	Text	Production	5/15/2025
Reminder E-mail 8	E-mail	Production	5/16/2025
Reminder E-mail 9	E-mail	Production	5/26/2025
Text Message Reminder 6	Text	Production	5/27/2025
Reminder Mailing 5	Mailing	Production	5/30/2025
Reminder E-mail 10	E-mail	Production	6/6/2025
Text Message Reminder 7	Text	Production	6/10/2025
Reminder E-mail 11	E-mail	Production	6/18/2025
Reminder Mailing 6	Mailing	Production	6/22/2025
Text Message Reminder 8	Text	Production	6/25/2025
Reminder E-mail 12	E-mail	Production	7/1/2025
Text Message Reminder 9	Text	Production	7/10/2025
Reminder E-mail 13	E-mail	Production	7/13/2025
Reminder Mailing 7	Mailing	Production	7/16/2025
Text Message Reminder 10	Text	Production	7/26/2025
Reminder E-mail 141	E-mail	Production	7/27/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 1	E-mail	Production	8/10/2025
Reminder Mailing 8	Mailing	Production	8/13/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 1	Text	Production	8/15/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 2	E-mail	Production	8/21/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 2	Text	Production	8/29/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 3	E-mail	Production	9/4/2025
Reminder Mailing 9	Mailing	Production	9/10/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 3	Text	Production	9/15/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 4	E-mail	Production	9/18/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 5	E-mail	Production	10/2/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 4	Text	Production	10/5/2025
Reminder Mailing 10	Mailing	Production	10/8/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 6	E-mail	Production	10/16/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 5	Text	Production	10/25/2025
As Needed Reminder E-mail 7	E-mail	Production	10/30/2025
As Needed Text Message Reminder 6	Text	Production	10/30/2025
Thank You Letter – sent with check	Mailing	All phases	Rolling
Thank You E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
As Needed Contacts
As Needed Reminder E-mail 8	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 9	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 10	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 11	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 12	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 13	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 14	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 15	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 16	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 17	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Reminder E-mail 18	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Initial Contact E-mail (if time allows)	E-mail	Early	TBD
Incentive Change E-mail (Boost)	E-mail	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
Abbreviated Announcement E-mail	E-mail	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
Security Unlock E-mail	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Security 1302/1303 E-mail	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Contacting Reminder E-mail	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Partial Complete E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Paired Contact E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Interruption in Data Collection-Notice/Warning E-mail	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Interruption in Data Collection-Resume E-mail	E-mail	Any phase	TBD
Hard Refusal E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Canceled PayPal E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Missing Incentive Data E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
No Contact E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Outstanding Check E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Expired Check E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Preferred to Complete Online E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Data Collection Extension E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Data Collection Staff Prompt E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Missing PayPal E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Needs Incentive Selection E-mail (Didn’t Select Incentive)	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Failed PayPal Payment E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Returned PayPal E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Unclaimed PayPal E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Bad Address E-mail for Check Incentives	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
Undeliverable Check E-mail	E-mail	All phases	Rolling
As Needed Letter 1	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Letter 2	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Letter 3	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
Incentive Change Letter (Boost)	Mailing	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter	Mailing	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
As Needed Postcard 1 (Incentive Eligible)	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 2	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 3	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 4	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 5	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 6	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 7	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Postcard 8 (Incentive Eligible)	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
Incentive Changes Announcement Postcard	Mailing	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 7	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 8	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 9	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 10	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 11	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 12	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 13	Text	Any phase	TBD
As Needed Text Message Reminder 14	Text	Any phase	TBD
Text Message Reminder (Instead of calls)	Text	Any phase	TBD
Data Collection Extension Text Reminder	Text	Production	TBD
Interruption in Data Collection – Notice	Text	All phases	Rolling
Interruption in Data Collection – Resume	Text	All phases	Rolling
Hard Refusal (Not a Stop Text Refusal)	Text	All phases	Rolling
No Good Address for Payment (completed using text password)	Text	All phases	Rolling
Canceled PayPal Text (completed using text password and selected PayPal Incentive)	Text	All phases	Rolling
Missing Incentive Data Text (completed using text password)	Text	All phases	Rolling
Opted into Receiving Texts During Data Collection Via CATI or E-mail	Text	All phases	Rolling
Boost Text Reminder	Text	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
Abbreviated Text Reminder	Text	Nonresponse conversion	TBD
Auto-Reply Text	Text	All phases	Rolling

Contents

Brochure Text* C-6

Website Text* C-8

BPS:20/25 Consent Text* C-13

Letters C-15

As Needed Letters C-22

E-mails C-32

As Needed E-mails C-48

Postcards C-92

As Needed Postcards C-94

Text Message Reminders C-100

As Needed Texts C-101

Interesting Facts—Trend Data C-106

Letter Merge Fields C-113

E-mail Merge Fields C-116

Postcard Merge Fields C-121

Communication Materials Translated into Spanish* C-128

Spanish Website Text* C-130

BPS:20/25 Spanish Consent Text* C-136

Spanish Letters C-138

As Needed Spanish Letters C-145

Spanish E-mails C-151

As Needed Spanish E-mails C-167

Spanish Postcards C-188

As Needed Spanish Postcards C-189

Spanish Text Message Reminders C-192

As Needed Spanish Texts C-194

Spanish E-mail Merge Fields C-196

Spanish Postcard Merge Fields C-197

Brochure Text*

2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)*

*Includes both current and former students.

Who is conducting BPS?

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

NCES is authorized to conduct BPS 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).

How will my information be protected?

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).

BPS data security procedures 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 surveys are password protected and require the user to log in before accessing the data. NCES employees and contractors are subject to large fines or imprisonment if individual responses are disclosed.

What is BPS?

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) follows students who started postsecondary education in the 2019-2020 academic year. BPS will survey about 29,000 current and former students in 2025 to collect information about their educational progress and plans, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals. Postsecondary education is any education beyond high school, including career and technical school, college, and graduate school.

Why am I being asked to participate?

You are being asked to participate in BPS because you were enrolled in postsecondary education for the first time during the 2019–20 academic year. Your participation is critical to help policymakers and others better understand the experiences of students who began postsecondary education for the first time in 2019-20. Your personal circumstances are unique, and you cannot be replaced in this study. You may recall being asked to complete a survey in 2022, as part of the BPS:20/22 study.

What happens to the results?

Results from the current study will be posted on the NCES website (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/bps/) as soon as they are available. Your responses will be combined with those of other students and will be presented in summary form only. No individually identifiable information will be published.

Researchers will use BPS data to explore a wide variety of topics, such as how financial aid influences persistence in and completion of postsecondary education.

How do I participate?

Participation is easy! You can complete the BPS survey online or over the phone.

Online

Log on to the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/using the Study ID and password provided to you in your study materials.

The survey is mobile-optimized, so it can be easily completed on a mobile device.

Phone

Call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 to speak to one of our professional interviewers who are happy to assist you.

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

Mail from the National Center for Education Statistics
E-mails from <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>
Text messages and phone calls from area code 202 or the U.S. Department of Education

For assistance, please contact the study Help Desk or visit the website.

800-247-6056

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

If you have questions or concerns about BPS:20/25, contact:

RTI International

Michael Bryan

BPS Project Director
mbryan@rti.org

800-844-8959

National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

David Richards, Ph.D.

BPS Study Director

David.Richards@ed.gov

202-245-6202

Conducted by: U.S. Department of Education; Institute of Education Sciences; National Center for Education Statistics https://nces.ed.gov

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631 Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at:

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

NCES 2025-YYY

Website Text*

Home Page

Welcome to the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)*

*Includes both current and former students

Please enter your Study ID and password:

Study ID:

Password:

□ Show me what I’ve typed

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 (2019–20 academic year):

Cell Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Other Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Update Contact Info

Click on the fields below to enter the information:

Study ID

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Suffix (drop-down)

Former Name

Cell Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) Home Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX) Work Phone (XXX-XXX-XXXX)

E-mail Address

Other E-mail address

Address

Address Line 2

City State (drop-down) Zip Code

<<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 BPS survey via e-mail, mail, phone, and text. In the past, many participants have preferred to receive text message reminders. Would you prefer to receive text message reminders?


Yes
No

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

Contact Us

If you need assistance, have questions regarding the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), or prefer to complete the survey by phone, please contact us using the information below.

Help Desk E-mail

E-mail bps@rti.org (or bps@ed.gov)Help Desk Telephone

Telephone 800-247-6056

Help Desk Hours

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).

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

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

BPS Staff

RTI Project Director	Michael Bryan
	mbryan@rti.org
	800-844-8959
NCES Study Director	David Richards, Ph.D.
	David.Richards@ed.gov
	202-245-6202

What to Expect

Why am I being asked to participate?

You are being asked to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) because you were enrolled in postsecondary education (any education beyond high school) for the first time during the 2019–20 academic year. Your participation is critical to help policymakers and others understand the experiences of current and former students who began postsecondary education for the first time in 2019-20. Your personal circumstances are unique, and you cannot be replaced in this study. You may recall being asked to complete a survey in 2022, as part of the BPS:20/22 study.

How can I complete the BPS survey?

You may complete the BPS survey on the Web – simply log in <https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/BPS/> by entering your Study ID number and password, which are provided in the BPS 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 BPS Help Desk by calling 800-247-6056 or sending an e-mail to <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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 from the National Center for Education Statistics
E-mails from <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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 the survey later.

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 researchers, educators, and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels gain a better understanding of enrollment in postsecondary education, school expenses and financial aid, employment during and after school, demographics, and living expenses.

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 BPS website is protected by Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) 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 BPS web server so your data will be kept secure.

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

The survey requires a browser that supports HTML5 and JavaScript. The latest versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari will work. If you are having any trouble completing the survey, please call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 and we will be happy to assist you.

Previous Results

As with all prior Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study surveys, results will be presented in summary form only; no individual results will be published in a way that identifies any participant. Data collected from BPS will enable researchers, educators, and policymakers to gain a better understanding of enrollment in postsecondary education, school expenses, financial aid, employment during and after school, demographics, <<experiences related to the coronavirus pandemic,>> and living expenses.

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

A BPS 5-year follow-up was last conducted with students who were first enrolled in the 2011-2012 academic year and included about 22,000 study members. Selected findings from previous BPS surveys are presented below.

First-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 borrowed an average of $19,090 of subsidized and unsubsidized Title IV loans by June of 2017.

Female: $19,410
Male: $18,590

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012–17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

First-time beginning college students in 2011–12 attended 1.8 postsecondary institutions on average through June of 2017.

One institution: 50%
Two institutions: 33%
Three institutions: 13%
Four or more institutions: 5%

SOURCE: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012–17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

NOTE: Detail may not sum to totals because of rounding.

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 BPS 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 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 1850-0631. The expiration date is 02/28/2027.

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. Per a July 2016 Declaratory Meeting before the Federal Communications Commission, it was confirmed that TCPA does not restrict research survey communications, provided those communications are lawfully made by the federal government or by agents acting under authority validly conferred on them by the federal government. Because it is authorized by the U.S. Department of Education to collect data on postsecondary education, BPS:20/25 falls under this provision.

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 or consent information will be shared with any third parties unless required by law.

You can learn more about TCPA by clicking here. If you have any questions regarding our use of text message reminders, you can reach us by e-mail at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> or by phone at 800-844-8959.

About BPS

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) collects data from about 29,000 students who started postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year. The study collects information from current and former students about their education progress and plans, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals. Data for BPS are collected through a web or telephone survey, as well as through linkages to college records provided by the postsecondary institution and other data sources. The information collected will provide researchers, educators, and policymakers with a better understanding of enrollment in postsecondary education, school expenses and financial aid, employment during and after school, demographics, and living expenses.

The BPS:20/25 study is the second follow-up survey of a cohort of students who were enrolled in college or another postsecondary institution for the first time during the 2019–20 academic year. Most participants will remember being asked to complete a survey in 2022 as part of the BPS:20/22 study.

BPS:20/25 is administered for NCES by RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research firm.

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

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

National Center for Education Statistics, Institute of Education Sciences

OMB Clearance No: 1850-0631 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027.

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 1850-0631. 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 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th St., SW, Room 4037, Washington, DC 20202. OMB Clearance No: 1850-0631 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027.

BPS:20/25 Consent Text*

Participants see the Web Consent Text when they log in to complete the self-administered survey. When participants agree to complete the survey via CATI, the CATI Consent Text is read to participants over the telephone by an interviewer.

CATI Consent Text (Survey):

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 information about the U. S. Department of Education’s Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS). This survey aims to understand the education and employment experiences of current and former students who began their postsecondary education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

The survey takes at least <<time>> minutes to complete[{if not on OFAC do not pay list} and, as a token of our appreciation, you will receive $[incentive amount] for participating].

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

We may use or share your deidentified data with other researchers conducting similar research without contacting you for 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 are minimal and relate to data security. Precautions include storing responses within an enhanced security network, restricting access to authorized project staff, ensuring 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 that are separate from your survey responses.

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

(For questions about your information’s use and protection, you can contact the study director, Michael Bryan, at 800-844-8959. For questions about your rights as a participant, you can contact RTI’s Office of Research Protection at 866-214-2043.)

This call may be monitored or recorded for quality assurance purposes. If you would like to learn more about the study, please let me know.

(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, Michael Bryan, at 800-844-8959. 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 29,000 current or former students who will be taking part in this study.

Data security/privacy concerns: RTI is dedicated to protecting your survey responses and personally identifiable information. Your information will be combined with that of roughly 29,000 other survey respondents. Survey responses are protected with industry-standard Secure Sockets Layer (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: This survey is a follow-up of current or former students like you, who were first enrolled in college or other postsecondary education in 2019-2020. BPS results will provide a national picture of students’ educational progress and future plans, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals.

Survey content: Some of the key survey questions ask about topics such as completion of various degree and certificate programs, how long it takes students to complete their program, receipt of financial aid, why some students leave or transfer from their school, and the impact of employment on academic success.

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.

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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Dear «fname»,

Congratulations! You have been selected to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), an important U.S. Department of Education study that will collect information about the educational progress, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals of current and former students who began their postsecondary education during the 2019–20 academic year; data collected will help shape postsecondary research and policymaking. [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<You may recall participating in the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022.>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<<BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall participating in a few years ago.>>] Regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education, your personal circumstances are unique, and you cannot be replaced in this study.

Help shape higher education policy by sharing your education experiences.

Please follow these steps to participate:

Go to our secure BPS survey website and use the login credentials below to complete your <<time>>-minute survey[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: and receive $<<inc_amount>>, payable by <<PayPal or >> check>>].

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»

Or scan the QR code below:

«QRCODE»

If you have questions or problems completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the telephone, call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Because your participation is important, you may receive reminders via e-mail, mail, phone, and text message.

We hope that you enjoy the survey and the opportunity to tell us about your postsecondary education experiences.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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»

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«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) continues and we want to hear from current and former students like you.

The survey – which can easily be completed on your mobile device – takes approximately <<time>> minutes of your time.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<When you complete your survey, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]

Please log on to our secure website to participate:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the phone, simply call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 2*

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Study ID: «caseid»

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«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

Hearing from current and former students like you who began their postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year is very important. Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) help policymakers, researchers, and educators better understand students’ experiences with education beyond high school.

Your experiences are unique, and no one can replace you in this <<time>>-minute survey.

Shape6 [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Once you complete your survey, «now »you will <<still >>receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check»»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

Complete your survey today by logging on:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Note: Your password is case sensitive; you will need to enter it exactly as it appears here.

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete the survey over the telephone, simply call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thank you, in advance, for your participation.Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

Thank You Letter – sent with check*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

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«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»:

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the staff of the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), we would like to thank you. Your participation in BPS will help policymakers make decisions about postsecondary education.

Enclosed you will find a check for $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation for completing the survey. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Thank you for helping us make BPS a success!

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

As Needed Letters

As Needed Letter 1

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Study ID: «caseid»

««casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) provides researchers, policymakers, and educators with important data. Notably, data obtained during the BPS study are reported in summary form only and help interested parties get a national picture of students’ educational progress, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals.

When you participate in BPS, you are representing thousands of other current and former students. Help us make this study a success and inform future education policy!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE C-113]

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Because your participation is so important, <<now>> you’ll»/«You'll» <<still >>receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check for your participation!»]

Completing your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey is easy. You can:

Complete online:
- Go to our secure website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/
- Enter your Study ID: «caseid»
- Password: «password»
- Or scan the QR code below to take you to your survey:

«QRCODE»

<<Call us at 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone.>>

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE C-111]

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

As Needed Letter 2*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) takes <<about>>//<<only>> <<time>> minutes of your time. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Because your participation is so important, <<now>> we’re»/<<«We’re» <<still >>>>offering $«inc_amount» for your participation.]

You are being asked to participate in the BPS study because you were first enrolled in postsecondary education during the 2019–20 academic year. The data you provide, combined with that of other current and former students, will help educators, researchers, and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels better understand students’ experiences with postsecondary education.

To complete your survey:

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Note: Your password is case sensitive; you will need to enter it exactly as it appears here.

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

You can also e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> or call 800-247-6056 to get more information about BPS or to complete your survey by phone.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

As Needed Letter 3

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) is an important national education study that helps inform future education policy. When you participate in the U.S. Department of Education’s BPS study, you will represent current and former students <<attending postsecondary education in [state] >>who were not selected to participate.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Because your participation is so important, <<now>> you’ll»/«You'll» <<still >>receive $«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/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Note: Your password is case sensitive; you will need to enter it exactly as it appears here.

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

<<Call us at 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone.>>

If you have any questions or would like more information, please call us at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

Incentive Change Letter (Boost) — (Incentive Eligible)*

«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 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS 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 BPS website and log on using your study ID and password below:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Note: Your password is case sensitive; you will need to enter it exactly as it appears here.

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter*

«date»

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Dear «fname»,

The Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey now takes only «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and upon completion, «now »you will «still »receive a $«inc_amount» token of our appreciation, payable by «PayPal or »check»]. The data you provide, combined with that of other current and former students, will help educators, researchers, and policymakers at the local, state, and national levels better understand students’ experiences with postsecondary education.

Please go online today to complete the shortened survey.

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the survey:

«QRCODE»

If you have questions, need help completing your survey online, or prefer to complete it over the phone, simply call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at bps@rti.org.

Thank you in advance for your participation.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un correo electronico a bps@rti.org.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

Greeting Card—Initial Contact*

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Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip»

Dear «fname»,

<<Welcome to 2025>> // <<Congratulations!>> // <<Happy New Year!>>

<<<<This new year, the U.S. Department of Education>>//The U.S. Department of Education>> will be conducting the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) and you have been selected to participate! >> //<<You have been selected to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), conducted by the U.S. Department of Education.>> <<IF BPS:22 RESPONDENT: As you may recall, you completed the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Student Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022. This is the final follow-up to that study.>><<[IF ONLY NPSAS:20 RESPONDENT: You may recall completing the 2020 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20) in 2020; the BPS survey is the final follow-up to that survey.]>> Your participation in the upcoming BPS survey will help researchers and policymakers better understand enrollment in education beyond high school, school and living expenses, and employment during and after school.

BPS is starting soon! <In the next few weeks/when data collection starts>, we will send you a large, white envelope containing information about how to participate. The password to log in to your survey will also be included. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Once you complete the survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>>, payable by <<PayPal or>> check.>>.] Your experiences are unique, so you cannot be replaced in this study.

<In the meantime, >please update your contact information before BPS data collection begins so we can notify you when your survey is available. Visit our secure website below to update your contact information.

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Or scan the QR code below to take you to the website:

«QRCODE»

<<Happy New Year!>>

<<Wishing you

a happy and healthy

New Year!>>

<<You’re invited!>>

<<Share your experiences and make a difference for future generations of students!>>

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

NCES is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

E-mails

Data Collection Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study

[INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO]

Congratulations, «fname»! You have been selected to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), conducted by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). The study will collect information about education progress and plans, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals from you and others like you who first enrolled in postsecondary education during the 2019–20 school year; data collected will help shape postsecondary research and policymaking. [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<You may recall completing the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022.>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<< BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall completing a few years ago.>>]

You were selected to represent many other students who <<attended postsecondary education in [state] and >>were not chosen to participate, regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still enrolled, or discontinued your postsecondary education. Therefore, your participation is critical to the success of the study.

Please follow these steps to participate:

Click the button below to automatically log in OR use the login credentials provided to complete your 30-minute survey[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: and receive $<<inc_amount>>, payable by <<PayPal or >> check.>>]

<<click here>>

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»]

Your participation in this study will not affect any aid or other benefits you receive.
Because your participation is important, you may receive reminders via e-mail, mail, phone, and text message.

If you have questions about the study or prefer to complete your survey over the phone, please call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. You can also learn more by visiting the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

We hope you enjoy the opportunity to share your experiences and help inform policy decisions.

Many thanks,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is authorized to conduct the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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).

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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Reminder E-mail 2*

SUBJECT: <<Fname>>, The BPS Survey Needs You!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», we need you for the BPS study to be a success.

Recently, we sent you an invitation to take part in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25).

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<When you complete your survey, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]Your participation takes <<only >><<time>> minutes and is critical to the success of the study. Complete your BPS survey today and help inform policymakers at all levels make decisions about <<current and former >>postsecondary education students <<who attended school in [state] >>like you during their postsecondary education>>.

It’s easy to complete today! <<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey over the phone by calling 800-247-6056.

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.

If you have other questions, please contact the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

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Reminder E-mail 3*

SUBJECT: The BPS Survey: Your Questions Answered

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«Fname», we still need you to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) for the U.S. Department of Education.

How do I participate?

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Why do you want me to participate in BPS?

You are being asked to participate in BPS because you started postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year. We need to make sure that the BPS results represent other students who <<attended postsecondary education in [state] and >>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 the experiences of current and former students like you.

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/bps/confidentiality.

If you need help accessing the survey or want to complete it over the phone, please call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056. Your participation in BPS is very important, and we hope you choose to complete the survey.

Thank you!

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Reminder E-mail 4*

SUBJECT: Make a difference –complete your U.S. Department of Education Survey

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «fname», your $«inc_amount» for completing the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey awaits!»] // [IF NO INCENTIVE: «fname», your participation in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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»].

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 800-247-6056. Please consider taking the BPS survey for the U.S. Department of Education. We are interested in hearing from current and former students who started postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year like you. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Thanks,

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Reminder E-mail 5*

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

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Dear «fname»,

As the Study Director for the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), I hope that you will take time out of your busy schedule to complete the BPS survey today. The U.S. Department of Education uses data from this study to inform higher education policy and would appreciate your help.

The <<shortened >>survey <<only >>takes about <<time>> minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and once you complete it, «now »you’ll <<still >>receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check».] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers by calling 800-247-6056. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Thank you,

David Richards

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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Reminder E-mail 6*

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

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Dear «fname»,

Congratulations on being selected to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)! BPS is an important U.S. Department of Education study that will help researchers and policymakers better understand the experiences of students who started postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year. Regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education, your feedback is important!

We still need your participation to make the study a success! Here are some important details:

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<When you complete your survey, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]The <<shortened >>survey will <<only >>take approximately <<time>> minutes to complete.
All 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).

<<click here button>>

Or visit the BPS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/
Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»

Still have questions? Visit the website listed above, e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>, or call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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Reminder E-mail 7*

SUBJECT: BPS Data Collection Continues!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

The BPS study won’t be a success without you. Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) continues, and we are interested in hearing from current and former students like you, regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education! This study helps researchers and policymakers better understand the experiences of students who started postsecondary education in <<[state] during >>the 2019–20 academic year. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE C-116].

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, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Need help accessing the online survey? Prefer to complete your survey by telephone? Please call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

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

Sincerely,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE C-115]

Reminder E-mail 8*

SUBJECT: «fname», What Questions do you Have About the BPS Study?

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

We noticed that you haven’t yet participated in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). Your experiences are unique, and no one can replace you.

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

How can I participate in BPS?

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

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey over the phone at 800-247-6056.

How long does the BPS survey take?

BPS is a <<time>>-minute survey[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »you will <<still >>receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check» as a thank you for your participation.] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

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 BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Thank you in advance for making BPS a success.

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Reminder E-mail 9*

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

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

You are an important member of the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). Because we cannot survey everyone who started postsecondary education <<in [state] >> during the 2019-20 academic year, you represent thousands of other <<current and former >>students just like you from across the country. We are counting on you!

Please complete the <<shortened >><<time >>-minute BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »we will <<still >>send you $«inc_amount» as a thank you for your time»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: and since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»].

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 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 C-116]

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Reminder E-mail 10*

SUBJECT: Your Participation in the BPS Study Matters

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

To have a complete picture of the costs and benefits of postsecondary education, it is important that we include current and former students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education, your experiences <<attending postsecondary education in [state] >>are unique, and no one can replace you in this study. [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE C-117].

Please complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute BPS survey to help with this important research [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »//<<still >>receive $«inc_amount» for your efforts»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: and since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»]!

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Call 800-247-6056 to get more information about BPS or complete your survey by phone.

Thank you in advance for helping to shape higher education policy.

Sincerely,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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Reminder E-mail 11*

SUBJECT: Important Education Research - Participate in the BPS Study

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

Your participation in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) is critical to the success of the study, and we hope that you will participate. Data from the BPS:20/25 help policymakers, researchers, and educators, better understand beginning students’ experiences with education beyond high school. Hearing from current and former students who began their postsecondary education in the 2019–20 academic year <<in [state] >>is very important. No one can replace you in the study.

The <<shortened >>BPS survey takes about <<time>> minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and once you’ve completed it, «now »you’ll <<still >>receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: and since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»]!

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 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.

Thanks in advance for sharing your experiences with us.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

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Reminder E-mail 12*

SUBJECT: The BPS Survey is Coming to a Close >>>>

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

Time to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) is running out! We still want to hear about your experiences as a student who began their postsecondary education <<in [state] >>during the 2019–20 academic year.

«The BPS survey ends <<at end_time>> on «end_date»>>, so please complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey today. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «If you finish your survey by then, <<now >>you’ll «still »receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you have any questions, please contact the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Best,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

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Reminder E-mail 13*

SUBJECT: The BPS Survey Ends Tomorrow–Help Us Learn About Your Experiences

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

The U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) ends tomorrow.! We still want to hear about your unique experiences as a current or former student.

Complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »you’ll <<still >>receive $«inc_amount» as a token of our appreciation»>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: <<, and since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»>>].

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to complete your survey over the phone, please call 800-247-6056.

Thanks in advance for participating! Have a great day.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

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Reminder E-mail 14*

SUBJECT: <<Fname>>, Your Last Chance to Participate…The BPS Survey Ends Today!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», <<this is the last e-mail message we will be sending you about the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey.>><< Data collection ends today!>> Participation from current and former students like you is important the success of BPS:20/25. We hope you will participate before the survey ends tonight<< at <<end_time>>>>.

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

The survey takes <<only >>about <<time>> minutes and can be completed on any electronic device, including a mobile device or tablet. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: ««Now you’ll »//««You’ll «still »receive $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check when you finish».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to complete your survey over the telephone, please call 800-247-6056.

Thanks in advance for participating!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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Thank You E-mail*

SUBJECT: Thank You from BPS

Dear «fname»,

On behalf of the U.S. Department of Education and the staff of the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), we would like to thank you for participating in BPS. Your participation is very important in helping to ensure the success of the study.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE –INCENTIVE SELECTION, PAGE C-121]

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Thank you for helping make BPS a success!

Sincerely,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

Study ID: «caseID»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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As Needed E-mails

As Needed Reminder E-mail 1

SUBJECT: «fname», Help Inform Education Policy: Participate in the BPS Study Today

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) is an important education study conducted on behalf of the U.S. Department of Education.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS, PAGE C-117] You can find out more about what we’ve learned from previous BPS surveys here:
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/previous.

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 «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or » check»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you prefer, you may also complete your survey over the phone by calling the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Thanks,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE C-117]

As Needed Reminder E-mail 2*

SUBJECT: BPS Needs You, «fname»

«fname»,

You were selected to represent other current and former students in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), which surveys students who started postsecondary education in <<[state] during >>the 2019–20 academic year from across the country. No one can replace you. We hope that you will participate in this important U.S. Department of Education study.

BPS <<only >>takes <<time>> minutes and is easy to complete on your mobile device. [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: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

Or visit the BPS website and log in: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»

To complete your survey by telephone call 800-247-6056. You can find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 3*

SUBJECT: Share Your Experiences with BPS

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

This is your chance to contribute to important education research. You were selected to represent many other postsecondary students from across the country in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). The BPS study 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.

<<click here button>>

Or log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Call 800-247-6056 to get more information about BPS or to complete your survey by phone.

The <<shortened >>BPS 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: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

We look forward to hearing about your experiences.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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<<Study Conducted by:

As Needed Reminder E-mail 4*

SUBJECT LINE: The BPS Survey: What You Need to Know

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Dear «fname» –

Here are the important details you need to complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey for the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25):

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: ««Because your participation is important, <<now>> you’ll »/«You’ll »«<<still >>receive $«inc_amount» when you complete your survey, payable by check« or PayPal».»] //[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «You were selected to represent current and former students from across the country and the study won’t be a success without you!»]
Click the button below or log in at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»
Password: «password»

<<click here button>>

Alternatively, you can complete your survey over the phone by calling 800-247-6056.

Thank you for helping make BPS a success.

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 5

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

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: BPS Needs Your Participation, «fname»!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) «continues»//«will end soon»//«will end on [end_date]». Help us make this study a success and inform future education policy. It is crucial to the study that we hear from current and former students who started their postsecondary education in 2019–20 like you!

<<click here button>>

Or, log in to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

The <<shortened >>BPS survey <<only >>takes about <<time>> minutes to complete. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Because your participation in BPS is important, <<now>> you’ll »/««You’ll » <still >>«receive $«inc_amount» for completing your survey»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

If you have questions, or if you would prefer to complete your survey over the telephone, please call 800-247-6056.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 6*

SUBJECT: «Fname», Don’t Delay – Participate in BPS Today

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«Fname», we’ve been contacting you about participating in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)!

BPS is an important U.S. Department of Education study that will help policymakers better understand the experiences of current and former students like you. We want to include all types of students in our study, regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education. You represent other students from across the country who are educationally, financially, and demographically similar to you.

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 takes <<time>> minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »we will <<still >>send you $«inc_amount» for doing it»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: <<, and since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»]!

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Call 800-247-6056 to get more information about BPS or to complete your survey by phone.

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

Thank you!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 7*

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

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) is easy to complete, «fname»! You can even do so on your mobile device!

This U.S. Department of Education 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: Since your participation is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

Or go to the BPS website and log in using your secure login credentials below to access your survey:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey by phone by calling 800-247-6056.

If you have questions, please contact us at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. More information on BPS can be found on our website: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps.

We look forward to hearing about your postsecondary education experiences.

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 8*

[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: BPS Study Information

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: Participate in BPS and receive an Incentive

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

We noticed that you haven’t participated in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25).

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

Why is my participation important?

This survey is a follow-up for current and former students like you, who were first enrolled in postsecondary education in 2019-2020. [IF COMPLETED BPS22:<< You may remember participating in the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22), and we would like to follow up with you.>>][IF COMPLETED ONLY NPSAS: << You may remember participating in the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) a few years ago, and we would like to follow up with you.>>]

Your participation is important because it provides a national picture of students’ educational progress and future plans, experience in the workforce, earnings and expenses, family status, and personal and professional goals. Your experiences are unique, and no one can replace you.

How can I participate in BPS?

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

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey over the phone at 800-247-6056.

What do I get out of this? How will my participation help?

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Now we’re >>/We’re <<still >>offering $inc_amount>>, payable by <<PayPal or >>check, as a token of our appreciation for completing the <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey. The information you provide will help the U.S. Department of Education better understand the costs and benefits of postsecondary education<< in [state]>>. By participating, you have the opportunity to help policymakers, researchers, counselors, and others better understand the factors that influence the course of a student's postsecondary education and beyond.

If you have other questions, please contact the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Thank you in advance for making BPS a success.

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OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 9

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

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «Fname»,

<<We hope you enjoyed the <<holiday weekend >>//<<holiday >>. We still need you to participate in the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) 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 «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check» ».»]

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Alternatively, you can complete your survey by phone with one of our professional interviewers by calling 800-247-6056. More information on BPS can be found at the study website here: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

We look forward to hearing from you. Because we cannot survey everyone, you represent thousands of other current and former students from across the country.

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 10

SUBJECT: «xx» Students Have Participated in BPS–Will You Join Them?

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», you have the opportunity to contribute to important research conducted by the U.S. Department of Education. We still need to hear from current and former students like you and it <<only >>takes about «time» minutes.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) survey, «now »you'll «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check».»]

<<click here button>>

Or log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you prefer, you may also complete your survey over the telephone by calling the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 11

[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: Please Complete the U.S. Department of Education’s BPS Survey

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: Share your Experiences. Receive an Incentive.

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«Fname», we’ve been contacting you and other current and former students who began their postsecondary education in <<[state] during >>the 2019–20 academic year to participate in the BPS study. Because we cannot survey everyone, you represent thousands of other current and former students across the country. We want to include all types of students in our study.

The <<shortened >>survey <<only >>takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and «now »you'll «still »receive $«inc_amount» when you complete it»».»]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you prefer to participate by telephone, have questions, or would like more information, just call 800-247-6056.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 12

SUBJECT: Help the U.S. Department of Education learn about current and former students like you

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

Data collection for the U.S. Department of Education’s BPS survey continues. We hope you will take the survey and contribute to this important research. [IF COMPLETED BPS22: You may remember participating in the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022; this is the final follow-up to that study.][IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS: << You may remember participating in the 2019–20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS) in 2020, and we would like to follow up with you.>>]

The <<shortened >>BPS survey <<only >>takes about «time» minutes [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: and «now »you'll «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check.»]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

You were selected to represent students from across the country, regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still enrolled, or discontinued their postsecondary education, so the study won't be a success without you.

If you have questions or would prefer to complete your survey over the telephone, please call the BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or reply to this e-mail.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 13

SUBJECT: Represent Postsecondary Education <<Current and Former>> Students from Across the Country: Let Your Voice be Heard

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

We’ve been trying to contact you over the past «number» months to complete the U.S. Department of Education’s BPS survey that <<only >>takes about «time» minutes. We hope that you will take time out of your busy schedule to complete your survey today. We need your participation to find out what current and former students are experiencing in 2025.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «When you complete your BPS survey, «now »you’ll «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by« PayPal or »check»».»]]

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you need help accessing the survey or if you want to complete the survey over the phone, please call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Your participation in BPS is very important and we hope you choose to complete the survey.

Thank you,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 14

SUBJECT: «Fname», Participate in BPS Today!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

We’ve been contacting you about participating in BPS, «Fname»!

We know that you have demands on your time, but we need your help to make sure that BPS is representative of <<current and former>> students from across the country who are educationally, financially, and demographically similar to you. Your <<shortened >>survey <<only >>takes about «time» minutes to complete.] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Now, we will »/«We will »«still »send you $«inc_amount» for completing it» »!»]]

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/
Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

You can call 800-247-6056 to get more information about BPS or to complete your survey by phone with one of our trained interviewers.

Thank you in advance for helping to inform future education policy.

Sincerely,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 15

SUBJECT: Don’t Miss Out: Your BPS Survey <<Only >>Takes «time» Minutes to Complete

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi, «Fname»,

Your experiences are unique and, if you choose not to participate in the <<shortened >>«time»-minute BPS survey, no one can replace you.»] [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Once you complete your survey, you will« now »/« still »receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check» »!»

Participation is easy!

<<click here button>>

Or you can visit the BPS website and log on to: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you have any questions, simply contact us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> or call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056.

Thanks,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 16

SUBJECT: Your BPS Survey is Waiting

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi «fname»,

There is still time to participate in the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) for the U.S. Department of Education. Data collection for BPS continues, and we are interested in hearing from current and former students who began postsecondary education in <<[state] during >>the 2019–20 academic year like you. Your participation will help us find out what <current and former> students are experiencing in 2025.

It <<only >>takes about «time» minutes! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Once you’ve completed your survey, <<now >>you’ll «still »receive $«inc_amount», payable by «PayPal or »check»»!»]

<<click here button>>

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

You can complete your survey by phone by calling 800-247-6056. Find more information on the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Thanks,

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 17

SUBJECT: The BPS Newsletter: Find Out What’s New in BPS

THE BPS NEWSLETTER «date»

OVER «xxxx» SURVEYS COMPLETED FOR BPS!

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

SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES TODAY!

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you prefer to participate by phone, please call 800-247-6056.

TAKE A LOOK

Want more information?

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

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 18

SUBJECT: Limited Time Left to Participate in BPS

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hi, «fname»,

There is limited time remaining to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST: «and «now »/«still »receive $«inc_amount» »] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: «and because hearing from current and former students like you is so important, you will receive an additional $<<boost_inc>> for a total of $«inc_amount» via «PayPal or »check»]. BPS helps researchers and policymakers determine how students and their families meet the cost of education beyond high school. The survey «ends on [end_date] and »//«soon and »takes about «time» minutes.

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, call 800-247-6056.

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

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

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Initial Contact E-mail*

SUBJECT: The 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)

[INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO]

Dear «fname»:

Congratulations!

You have been selected to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25), conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) in the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. [IF BPS:22 RESPONDENT: <<BPS:20/25 is the final follow-up to the BPS:20/22 survey which you may recall completing in 2022.>>] [IF ONLY NPSAS:20 RESPONDENT: <<BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall completing a few years ago.>>] Data collected from this survey will help researchers and policymakers better understand the experiences of current and former students like you.

Before BPS data collection begins, we need to have the most up-to-date contact information for you« and would like to gather your contacting preferences with respect to phone calls, mailings, e-mails, and texts». Please take 3 minutes to update your contact information «and select your preferred modes of contact »by visiting our secure website and using the following login credentials:

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

Study ID: «caseID»

In the next <<time period>>, we will send you a large, white envelope containing information about how to participate. The password to log in to your survey will also be included. [INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Once you complete the survey, we will send you $<<inc_amount>>, payable by <<PayPal or>> check.>>.]

NCES has contracted with RTI International, a U.S.-based nonprofit research organization, to collect data for BPS on its behalf. Please visit https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ for a brief description of BPS, findings from data collections, 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, Michael Bryan by phone at 800-844-8959 or by e-mail at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

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

Sincerely,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Study Director, BPS

National Center for Education Statistics

Institute of Education Sciences

U.S. Department of Education

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Project Director, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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Incentive Change E-mail (Boost)— (Incentive Eligible)*

SUBJECT: We Just Increased the Incentive for Your Participation in BPS

Hi, «fname»,

Since your participation in the Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) is very important, you have been selected to receive an additional $«boost_amount» for completing your BPS survey—that’s a total of $«inc_amount» payable by «PayPal or »check! Complete your <<shortened >>«time»-minute survey today and receive your additional $«boost_amount».

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you have questions or prefer to participate by telephone, please call 800-247-6056.

Thanks in advance for your participation.

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Abbreviated Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: The BPS Survey Now Takes Only «time» Minutes

«fname», the U.S. Department of Education’s Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS) survey now takes only «time» minutes to complete [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, and «now »you’ll «still »receive $«inc_amount» for participating, payable by «PayPal or »check]!

You can complete your survey in one of two ways:

Online:
<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Phone: Call us at 800-247-6056 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 study a success.

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Security Unlock E-mail

SUBJECT: The Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study – Please Log Back In

«fname»,

Recently, your responses to the security questions in the BPS survey confirmed your identity as the correct person for the study. We have unlocked your survey, so you may start again.

Please consider logging back in to complete the survey.

Log on to our secure website to participate:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you have questions regarding BPS or would like to complete the survey over the phone, please do not hesitate to call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thanks, in advance, for your participation!

Sincerely,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-844-8959

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Security 1302/1303 E-mail

SUBJECT: The Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study – Please Log Back In

«fname»,

Recently, your responses to the security questions in the BPS survey were not enough to confirm your identity as the correct person for the study. We need you to log back in to provide us with more information, such as e-mail address, phone numbers, date of birth, or school you attended during the 2019–20 academic year. The more information we have, the quicker we might confirm your identity and unlock the survey.

Please log on to our secure website to participate:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you have questions regarding BPS or would like to complete the survey over the phone, please do not hesitate to call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thanks, in advance, for your participation!

Sincerely,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-844-8959

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Contacting Reminder

SUBJECT: A Reminder to Participate in BPS, «fname»

«fname», we need you for the BPS Study to be a success!

[IF SENDING SOON AFTER DATA COLLECTION E-MAIL: «Recently, we sent you an invitation to take part in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25)]. You have been selected to represent other current and former students like you. Your participation is critical to the success of the study, and we hope you will help inform policy by completing your BPS survey today.

Your survey will take about <<time>> minutes to complete. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<When you complete your survey, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]

It’s easy to complete today!

<<click here button>>

Or, log on to our site at: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

You can also complete your survey over the phone by calling 800-247-6056.

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 BPS Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Partial Complete E-mail*

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

SUBJECT: Important Reminder: «fname», Finish Completing Your BPS Survey!

Hi «fname»,

I noticed that you started the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey and then stopped. That’s okay. You can return to your survey, via phone or the Web and pick up right where you left off. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Don’t miss out on your $«inc_amount» incentive for completing your survey!»]

<<click here button>>

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

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

Got Questions? Prefer to participate over the phone? Call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or visit the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ to learn more about BPS, see findings from past data collections, and read about the study confidentiality procedures.

Thanks!

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-247-6056

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Paired Contact E-mail

NOTE: Sent in conjunction with CATI “contacted” event from previous day or week

SUBJECT: Recent BPS Survey Phone Call

ALTERNATE SUBJECT: <<fname>>, thank you for speaking with us about the BPS survey

Hi «fname»,

[IF SPOKEN WITH YESTERDAY: «Thank you for taking the time yesterday to speak with «DCI» about the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25).»]//[IF SPOKEN WITH RECENTLY: «Thank you for taking the time recently to speak to a member of our survey team about the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). »] [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<You may recall completing the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022.>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<< BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall completing a few years ago.>>] 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/bps/:

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you would prefer to complete the survey over your phone, simply call 800-247-6056 and reference your Study ID «caseid».

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-247-6056

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Interruption in Data Collection–Notice/Warning E-mail

SUBJECT: The BPS Survey is Temporarily on Hold

Dear «fname»,

Due to [REASON FOR DC INTERRUPTION], the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey is temporarily unavailable, so you will not be able to log in to the survey at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/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 800-247-6056 or send an e-mail to <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thank you for your understanding.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Interruption in Data Collection–Resume E-mail

SUBJECT: You may now resume your BPS Survey

Dear «fname»,

Recently, we sent a notification indicating that the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey was temporarily unavailable 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 BPS survey!

<<click here button>>

Got questions? Prefer to participate over the phone? Call our Help Desk at 800-247-6056 or visit the study website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

Thank you for your understanding during this survey interruption.

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Hard Refusal E-mail

SUBJECT: Please Reconsider Participating in the BPS Study

Dear «fname»,

Recently, you declined to participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) «because [refusalreason]». BPS is a survey designed to help inform educators, researchers, and policymakers about factors affecting enrollment and degree attainment in postsecondary education, including how students pay for college, and employment during and after college, regardless of whether you have already graduated, are still enrolled, or are no longer enrolled in postsecondary education. 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.
You were selected to represent other current and former students who are not being provided the opportunity to participate. 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: «Now you will >>//«You will <<still >>receive $«inc_amount» by «PayPal or »check when you complete the survey».»]

<<click here button>>

Or log on to our secure website to participate: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

For more information or to complete your survey by phone please call 800-247-6056 or respond to this e-mail. Thanks for your time.

Best,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-247-6056

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Canceled PayPal E-mail*

SUBJECT: Don’t Forget to Claim Your BPS Incentive

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 BPS Help Desk with any questions at 800-844-8959 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Best,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Missing Incentive Data E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS Incentive

Dear «fname»,

Thank you for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

No Contact E-mail

Subject: The BPS survey team is hoping to hear from you, «fname»

Hi «fname»,

We’ve recently tried to get in touch with you about the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). I hope you will take <<time>> minutes to complete the survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «and receive your $«inc_amount»»»]]. [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<You may recall completing the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022.>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<<BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall completing a few years ago.>>]

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

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you would prefer to complete the survey over the phone, simply call 800-247-6056 and reference your Study ID «caseid».

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

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Outstanding Check E-mail*

Subject: Reminder to Cash Your BPS Check

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey. We are e-mailing to remind you to cash the $«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,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Expired Check E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS Check

Dear «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 BPS Help Desk with any questions at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

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

Best,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Preferred to Complete Online E-mail

Subject: Participate in BPS Online

Alternate Subject: Complete the BPS Survey Online

Hi «fname»,

Recently, a member of our survey interviewing team spoke with you about the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25). 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:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseID»

Password: «password»

If you have any questions, please contact us at 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality .

Thank you in advance for your participation!

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Data Collection Extension E-mail

SUBJECT: The BPS Study Still Needs you, «fname»

«fname», we’ve extended the deadline for the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) to give you and other current and former students a chance to participate in this important study.

We realize your time is valuable, but remember, your survey 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.»]

You have the unique opportunity to provide reliable data that otherwise would not be available for policymakers. Click the icon below to share your experiences and let your voice be heard!

<<click here button>>

Or log on to our secure website at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

If you prefer to complete your survey with a trained interviewer, please call 800-247-6056.

We hope you will decide to participate–BPS won’t be the same without you.

Thanks!

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – SOURCE AND SIGNATORY, PAGE C-116]

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Data Collection Staff Prompt E-mail

SUBJECT: Your <<time>>-minute BPS Survey

Hi «fname»,

I work on the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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! [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<You may recall completing the 2020/22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22) in 2022.>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<<BPS is a follow-up to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS), which you may recall completing a few years ago.>>] The BPS survey takes «just » <<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:

<<click here button>>

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: «caseid»

Password: «password»

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

Thanks,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Missing PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for participating in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

Learn more about our confidentiality procedures at https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/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 BPS Survey

Hi «fname»,

We appreciate your participation in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey.

Our records indicate that you completed the survey but did not tell us how you would like to receive the monetary token of appreciation 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, go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ and log in:

Study ID: caseid
Password: password

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

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Failed PayPal Payment E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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.

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, 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 BPS Help Desk with any questions at 800-844-8959 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Returned PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS PayPal Payment was Returned

Hi «fname»,

Thank you again for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey! We recently sent you $«inc_amount» via PayPal to «emailaddress» as a token of our appreciation. However, your original payment was returned or canceled by PayPal because it was not claimed within 30 days.

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Unclaimed PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Claim Your BPS PayPal Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 after 30 days, so please accept the payment soon.

Typically, an ‘unclaimed’ status means one of 3 things:

•You haven’t signed up for a PayPal account yet.

•The email address we sent your payment to hasn’t been added and confirmed to your PayPal account. You should be able to add this email address to your account.

•You haven’t confirmed your bank account information with PayPal.

Once you have updated your PayPal account to accept our payment, it should automatically show up in your account when you log into PayPal.

Please let us know if you have any problems claiming the payment.

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Bad Address E-mail for Check Incentives*

Subject: Your BPS Check Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for completing your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) 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 800-844-8959 and provide the name you would like on the check and your mailing address.

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Undeliverable Check E-mail*

Subject: Your BPS Check Payment

Hi «fname»,

Thank you for <<completing your>>//<<updating your contact information needed for the>> 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey! We have attempted to send you a $«inc_amount» check as a token of our appreciation but, unfortunately, it was returned as undeliverable. <<The original check was sent to:

«Name on check»

«Address on check»>>

Please respond to this e-mail or call 800-844-8959 and provide your name and correct mailing address, and we will re-mail the check to you.

Thank you,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

BPS Survey Team Member

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

«emailID»

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

Postcards

Reminder Postcard 1*

Outside

Congratulations! You have been selected for an important U.S. Department of Education study.

Inside

We recently sent you a letter asking you to complete your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey. If you have already completed your survey, thank you very much!

Shape14

You can help shape U.S. higher education policy and help generations of students!

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

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<When you complete your survey, 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 is very important, you will now receive an additional $<<boost_amount>> for completing your BPS survey - that's a total of <<inc_amount>>, payable via <<PayPal or>>check!>>]

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Please complete your survey as soon as possible!

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

Reminder Postcard 2

Outside

Did you know? [INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE C-121]

Inside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE C-121]

Let us know by completing your BPS survey. Your responses will be combined with data from other BPS participants to help policymakers and researchers better understand the experiences of current and former students beginning their postsecondary education.

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

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your survey, <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time.>>]If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE C-121]

Reminder Postcard 3*

Outside

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

Inside

Data from previous Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Studies (BPS) help policymakers, researchers, and educators better understand the experiences of current and former students who first started their postsecondary education. Your responses to this year’s BPS survey, combined with those of other current and former students across the country, will inform education policy aimed at improving education and employment experiences of all students!

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Make a difference for future students by sharing your experiences!

Log on to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/with your Study ID and password, or scan the QR code to complete your <<time>>-survey:

Study ID: <<caseid>>

Password: <<password>>

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your survey, <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>>» to thank you for your time.>>]If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcards

As Needed Postcard 1 (Incentive Eligible)*

Outside

Three easy steps to [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<receive $<<inc_amount>>.>>]//[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<complete your U.S. Department of Education study>>.]

Inside

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<We will send you $<<inc_amount>>» for completing your <<time>>-minute 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey!>>]

It only takes a few easy steps<< to complete the <<shortened >><<time>>-minute 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey!>>:

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

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Complete your survey

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<We will then send you $<<inc_amount>>!>>]

Share your experiences and make a difference for future generations of students!

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 2*

Outside

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

Inside

<<fname>>, when you participate in the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) you will be representing yourself and thousands of other current and former students around the country who first enrolled in postsecondary education during the 2019–20 academic year. Let’s make this study a success!

Help inform policymakers by sharing your education experiences!

To complete the <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey, go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ 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, <<now >>we will <<still >>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 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 3*

Outside

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

Inside

Data collection for the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) continues. If you have 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:

Online:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Phone: Call 800-247-6056 to complete the survey over the phone.

Complete your survey as soon as possible!

The survey will <<only >>take about <<time>> minutes. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you’ve completed your survey, <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time».>>] If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 4

Outside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE C-121] What about now?

Inside

We need your participation to find out what <current and former> students are experiencing in their postsecondary education. Please complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time»>>].

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INTERESTING FACTS POSTCARD, PAGE C-121]

You can complete your survey in one of two ways:

Online:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Phone: Call 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

[INSERT SOURCE CITATION FOR FACT SELECTED ON INTERESTING FACTS TABLE, PAGE C-121]

As Needed Postcard 5

Outside

<<We need <<X>> more participants to reach our goal.>>// <<<<xx>> current and formers students have already completed the BPS survey.>> Will you be one of them?

Inside

You are an important part of our study! Because we cannot survey everyone, you represent thousands of other current and former students from across the country.

Please complete your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>> to thank you for your time»>>]. You can complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey in one of two ways:

Shape16 Online:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Phone: Call 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone.

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 6*

Outside

Data collection ends soon. Complete your survey today.

Inside

Only a few more weeks to complete your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey. You can complete your <<shortened >><<time>>-minute survey in one of two ways:

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Thank you for making BPS a success!

Online:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Phone: Call 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you’ve completed your survey, <<now >>we will <<still >>send you $<<inc_amount>>» to thank you for your time.>>] If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Complete your survey as soon as possible!

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 7

Outside

You can help shape higher education policy!

Inside

Data from the 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) helps policymakers better understand the experiences of students beginning postsecondary education.

By completing your survey, you can inform education policy!

To complete your survey, go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ 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>>

The survey takes <<time>> minutes. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Once you complete your survey, <<now >>we will <<still >>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 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

As Needed Postcard 8 (Incentive Eligible)

Outside

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

Inside

<<fname>>, complete your 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/25) survey and we <<now >>will send you $<<inc_amount>>». The <<shortened >>survey takes <<time>> minutes.

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

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

Incentive Changes Announcement Postcard

Outside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INCENTIVE TEXT OUTSIDE, PAGE C-127]

Inside

[INSERT MERGE FIELD FROM TABLE – INCENTIVE GROUP, PAGE C-127]

Complete online:

Go to https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Enter your Study ID: <<caseid>>

Enter your Password: <<password>>

Scan this QR code

<<QRCODE>>

Complete by phone: Call 800-247-6056 to complete your survey over the phone

If you have any questions, please call 800-247-6056 or e-mail us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envia un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

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

Text Message Reminders

Data Collection Announcement Text*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, you have been selected for the U.S. Department of Education’s 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study. Click here [bitly link][IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and you'll receive $<<inc_amount>> for participating.>>][IF NO_PAY = 1:<< to complete the survey.>>] Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 1 *

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, please click here [bitly link] to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey and[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE]: <<now>>//<<still>> receive $[inc_amount]]. Your participation will help <<inform/improve>> policies that will affect current and future. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 2*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. -<<Hi>> «fname», please complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey and represent other current and former students like yourself. Go to [bitly link] to take the survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now >>//<<still >>//<<you will>> 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*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, just a friendly reminder to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Education [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<for $<<inc_amount>>]! Complete it today 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 4*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, you can complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey on your mobile device [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>>//<<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»>>]! Go to [bitly link] or call 800-247-6056. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 5*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, help policymakers better understand the experiences of current and former students beginning their postsecondary education [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now>>//<<still>> 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 6

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, take part in important research when you participate in the BPS study! Complete your <<time>>-minute survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>>//<<still>> receive $<<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 7*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, don’t forget to go to [bitly link] or call 800-247-6056 to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>>//<<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 8*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname» - your <<time>>-minute BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and $<<inc_amount >>] won’t be available for much longer. Go to [bitly link] to begin now. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Text Message Reminder 9 (Day Before Final Day)*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», <<tomorrow/<<day date>> is the last day to participate in the BPS study! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< You will 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 10 (Last Day)*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», today is the LAST DAY to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and 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.

As Needed Texts

As Needed Text Message Reminder 1*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, please join other current and former students who have participated in BPS by taking your survey here: [bitly link]. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Now you’ll>>//<<You’ll <<still >>>>receive $<<inc_amount>> for completing the survey.] Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 2*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Share your experiences with the U.S. Department of Education, <<fname>>. Please take <<time>> minutes to complete your BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>>//<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 3

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we still need <<xx>> participants to make BPS a success. Please take the survey today [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>>//<<still>> 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. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 4

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Do you have <<time>> minutes, <<fname>>? Please consider taking your BPS survey today on your mobile device [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<to receive your $<<inc_amount>>, payable via PayPal or check»>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 5*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», we’ve been contacting you and other current and former students about participating in BPS! Please consider taking your <<time>>-minute survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<for $<<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 Text Message Reminder 6*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - BPS won’t be a success without you, «fname»! We still need your help [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<- and <<now>> you’ll <<still >>receive $<<inc_amount>>» for <<time>> minutes of your time>>]. 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 Text Message Reminder 7

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Your experiences are unique, and no one can replace you in the BPS survey, «fname». Complete your <<time>>-minute survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< for $<<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 Text Message Reminder 8

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Your Dept. of Education BPS survey is still available, «fname». [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<When you participate <<now>> you will <<still >>receive $<<inc_amount>>»>>]. Click this link to take the survey: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 9

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Your <<time>>-minute BPS survey is easy to complete, <<fname>>![ IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Once you complete your survey <<now >>you will <<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>.>>]Click here to get started: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 10

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we still need to hear from current and former students like you, regardless of whether you have graduated, are still in school, or discontinued your postsecondary education! Take your BPS survey today [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now>>//<<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>»]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 11

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», complete your BPS survey to represent other current and former students at your school. Go to [bitly link] to take the survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<and <<now>><<still>>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.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 12

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, your participation in BPS 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>><<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 13

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, go to [bitly link] or call 800-247-6056 to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS survey [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<<and <<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<and - because your participation is so important - <<now >>receive $<<inc_amount>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 14

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we need your help now so BPS will be a success! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND NO BOOST:<< You’ll <<still >>receive $<<inc_amount>> for <<just >><<time> minutes of your time>>.] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND BOOST: <<<<Now you’ll 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 (Instead of calls)

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», since you haven’t yet completed the BPS survey, we are sending you a text message reminder before we try to call you. Complete the survey today [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< and <<now>>//<<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>]: [bitly link]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Data Collection Extension Text Reminder

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», the deadline to complete your <<time>>-minute BPS 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>>//<<still>> receive $<<inc_amount>>>>]. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

Interruption in Data Collection – Notice

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, the BPS survey is temporarily unavailable <<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

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we are happy to inform you that the BPS survey has been re-opened and you can once again log in to complete your BPS 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)

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, you recently declined to participate in the BPS study. We hope you will reconsider participating in this important research [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE and receive$<<inc_amount>> for completing your BPS survey]. If you still have concerns, please contact us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> or 800-247-6056. 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)

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we attempted to send you a check for your participation in BPS, but we do not have a valid mailing address. Please contact us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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)

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we attempted to send you $<<inc_amount>> via PayPal for completing your BPS survey, but the payment has expired. We will reissue your payment to the e-mail address you provided or contact us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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)

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, we would like to send you $<<inc_amount>> for completing your BPS survey, but we do not have the necessary information to do so. Please contact us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> to update this information. Reply STOP to opt out of future text messages. Responde “Español” para solicitar este mensaje en español.

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Interesting Facts—Trend Data

13.2% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 were at least 24 years old.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

56.5% of first-time beginning postsecondary students in 2011–12 were women.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

22.0% of first-time beginning postsecondary students used credit cards to pay for their tuition and fees in 2011–12.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

First-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 had held an average of 3.1 jobs by June 2017.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 50.5% attended more than one college or university within 6 years.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution, 21.4% had studied abroad by June 2017.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

34.7% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 transferred between institutions at least once by June 2017.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $20,300.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 2-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $12,900.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a less-than-2-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $9,300.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

43.9% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 did not earn a degree or certificate within 6 years.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students who were first-time beginning college students in 2011–12, 29.6% said the highest level of education they ever expected to complete was a master’s degree or higher (as of 2017).

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

56.4% of first-time college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 said that being able to balance work and family was a more important consideration than salary when choosing a job in 2017.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning college students who took out federal loans, the average monthly repayment amount in 2017 was $175 per month.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning college students whose most recent degree program was entirely online, 46.6% had dependent children as of 2017.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 8.5% percent had completed a certificate, 10.9% percent had completed an associate’s degree, and 36.8% percent had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years.*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Among first-time beginning college students who started in a bachelor’s degree program in 2011–12, the share who earned a bachelor’s degree by June 2017 was 66.1%.*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Among first-time beginning college students who started in an associate’s degree program in 2011–12, 21.3% had an associate’s degree as their highest degree earned within 6 years and an additional 12.4% had earned a bachelor’s degree.

*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a public 2-year institution, 8.4% had completed a certificate, 18.1% had completed an associate’s degree, and 12.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years.

Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a 4-year institution, 59.1% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 6.0% had completed an associate’s degree, and 2.3% had completed a certificate at any institution within 6 years.

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).

Among undergraduates who attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 85.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only 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).

Among undergraduates who attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 81.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only 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).

Among undergraduates who attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 92.9% had some or all classes moved to online-only 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).

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% of undergraduates received federal Pell Grants in 2019–20.

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).

Updated Interesting Facts

Grant aid

Among undergraduates who attended college in 2019–20, 61.9% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in California in 2019–20, 55.4% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in Florida in 2019–20, 62.0% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 78.8% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in New York in 2019–20, 69.9% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 59.8% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 66.8% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 attended college in Texas in 2019–20, 60.1% received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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.

Federal student loans (excluding Direct PLUS Loans to parents)

Among undergraduate students who attended college, 34.2% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in California, 17.1% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Florida, 29.8% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Georgia, 38.5% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in New York, 32.8% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in North Carolina, 33.1% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Pennsylvania, 53.5% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Texas, 30.5% took out federal student loans in 2019–20.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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.

Pell Grants

Among undergraduate students who attended college in California in 2019–20, 38.4% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Florida in 2019–20, 44.3% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 48.1% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in New York in 2019–20, 41.1% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 41.0% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 35.7% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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 undergraduate students who attended college in Texas in 2019–20, 43.4% received Pell Grants.

*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 – Supplemental Tables, by Institution State (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.

Any dependents as of AY 2021–22

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college, 9.4% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in California, 9.6% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Florida, 12.6% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Georgia, 10.4% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in New York, 6.8% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in North Carolina, 7.4% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Pennsylvania, 3.5% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Texas, 11.2% had any dependent children or other dependents in the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Attendance intensity through AY 2021–22

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college, only 47.1% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in California, only 38.5% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Florida, only 38.9% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Georgia, only 35.6% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in New York, only 55.9% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in North Carolina, only 44.0% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Pennsylvania, only 53.4% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students who started college in Texas, only 36.0% were enrolled full-time during every month they attended college through the 2021–22 academic year.

*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2020-22 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:20/22).

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 73.1% experienced increased stress or anxiety due to COVID-19 during the 2020–21 academic year.

*Source: Haynes, H., Henderson, M., Harris, C., and Cooney, D. (2024). Persistence and Attainment of 2019–20 First-Time Postsecondary Students After 3 Years (NCES 2024-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from xxxxxx.

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 19.6% lost a job or lost income due to COVID-19 during the 2020–21 academic year.

Among 2019–20 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 18.8% moved back to their permanent address due to COVID-19 during the 2020–21 academic year.

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Fact 1	For example, 56.5% of first-time beginning postsecondary students in 2011–12 were women. Help us understand if this still holds true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 2	For example, 22.0% of first-time beginning postsecondary students used credit cards to pay for their tuition and fees in 2011–12. Has this changed for 2025? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 3	For example, first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 had held an average of 3.1 jobs by June 2017. Will you help us determine if this remains true? *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 4	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 50.5% attended more than one college or university within 6 years. Is this still true? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 5	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution, 21.4% had studied abroad by June 2017. Is this still true? Help us find out!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 6	For example, 34.7% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 transferred between institutions at least once by June 2017. Is this still true? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 7	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $20,300. What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 8	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 2-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $12,900. What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 9	For example, 43.9% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 did not earn a degree or certificate within 6 years. What do those figures look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 10	For example, among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students who were first-time beginning college students in 2011–12, 29.6% said the highest level of education they ever expected to complete was a master’s degree or higher (as of 2017). Help us understand if this is still true in 2025. Contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 11	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning college students who took out federal loans, the average monthly repayment amount in 2017 was $175 per month. Help us understand if this is still true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 12	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 8.5% percent had completed a certificate, 10.9% percent had completed an associate’s degree, and 36.8% percent had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued!
	*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.
Fact 13	For example, among first-time beginning college students who started in a bachelor’s degree program in 2011–12, the share who earned a bachelor’s degree by June 2017 was 66.1%. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 14	For example, among first-time beginning college students who started in an associate’s degree program in 2011–12, 21.3% had an associate’s degree as their highest degree earned within 6 years and an additional 12.4% had earned a bachelor’s degree. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 15	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a public 2-year institution, 8.4% had completed a certificate, 18.1% had completed an associate’s degree, and 12.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 16	For example, among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a 4-year institution, 59.1% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 6.0% had completed an associate’s degree, and 2.3% had completed a certificate at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 17	For example, 7.9% of Black undergraduate students in 2019–20 were enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Has this figure changed for 2025? Please contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 18	For example, among undergraduates who attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 85.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 19	For example, among undergraduates who attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 81.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 20	For example, among undergraduates who attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 92.9% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

Fact 21	For example, [Updated Interesting Fact]. Help us understand if this still holds true in 2025! *Source: [Source from Updated Interesting Fact]

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Fact 1	56.5% of first-time beginning postsecondary students in 2011–12 were women. Help us understand if this still holds true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 2	22.0% of first-time beginning postsecondary students used credit cards to pay for their tuition and fees in 2011–12. Has this changed for 2025? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 3	First-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 had held an average of 3.1 jobs by June 2017. Will you help us determine if this remains true? *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 4	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 50.5% attended more than one college or university within 6 years. Is this still true? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 5	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution, 21.4% had studied abroad by June 2017. Is this still true? Help us find out!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 6	34.7% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 transferred between institutions at least once by June 2017. Is this still true? Help us find out! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 7	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $20,300. What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 8	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 2-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $12,900. What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 9	43.9% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 did not earn a degree or certificate within 6 years. What do those figures look like in 2025? Contribute to our research! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 10	Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students who were first-time beginning college students in 2011–12, 29.6% said the highest level of education they ever expected to complete was a master’s degree or higher (as of 2017). Help us understand if this is still true in 2025. Contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 11	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning college students who took out federal loans, the average monthly repayment amount in 2017 was $175 per month. Help us understand if this is still true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 12	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 8.5% percent had completed a certificate, 10.9% percent had completed an associate’s degree, and 36.8% percent had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued!
	*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.
Fact 13	Among first-time beginning college students who started in a bachelor’s degree program in 2011–12, the share who earned a bachelor’s degree by June 2017 was 66.1%. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 14	Among first-time beginning college students who started in an associate’s degree program in 2011–12, 21.3% had an associate’s degree as their highest degree earned within 6 years and an additional 12.4% had earned a bachelor’s degree. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 15	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a public 2-year institution, 8.4% had completed a certificate, 18.1% had completed an associate’s degree, and 12.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 16	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a 4-year institution, 59.1% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 6.0% had completed an associate’s degree, and 2.3% had completed a certificate at any institution within 6 years. Help us understand if this trend has continued! *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.

Fact 17	7.9% of Black undergraduate students in 2019–20 were enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Has this figured changed for 2025? Please contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 18	Among undergraduates who attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 85.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 19	Among undergraduates who attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 81.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you! *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 20	Among undergraduates who attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 92.9% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Help us understand if this impacted students like you!
	*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	56.5% of first-time beginning postsecondary students in 2011–12 were women.	Help us understand if this still holds true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 2	22.0% of first-time beginning postsecondary students used credit cards to pay for their tuition and fees in 2011–12. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	Has this changed for 2025? Help us find out!
Fact 3	First-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 had held an average of 3.1 jobs by June 2017. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	Will you help us determine if this remains true?
Fact 4	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 50.5% attended more than one college or university within 6 years. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	Is this still true? Help us find out!
Fact 5	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution, 21.4% had studied abroad by June 2017.	Is this still true? Help us find out!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 6	34.7% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 transferred between institutions at least once by June 2017. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	Is this still true? Help us find out!
Fact 7	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 4-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $20,300. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research!
Fact 8	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first attended a 2-year institution and borrowed federal student loans, the average amount borrowed by June 2017 was about $12,900. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	What does this amount look like in 2025? Contribute to our research!
Fact 9	43.9% of first-time beginning college students who entered postsecondary education in 2011–12 did not earn a degree or certificate within 6 years. *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).	What do those figures look like in 2025? Contribute to our research!
Fact 10	[Updated Interesting Facts]	Help us understand if this still holds true in 2025!

Fact 11	Among Black, Latinx, and Indigenous students who were first-time beginning college students in 2011–12, 29.6% said the highest level of education they ever expected to complete was a master’s degree or higher (as of 2017).	Help us understand if this is still true in 2025. Contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 11	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning college students who took out federal loans, the average monthly repayment amount in 2017 was $175 per month.	Help us understand if this is still true in 2025!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2012-17 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal Study (BPS:12/17).
Fact 12	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students, 8.5% percent had completed a certificate, 10.9% percent had completed an associate’s degree, and 36.8% percent had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years.	Help us understand if this trend has continued!
	*Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.
Fact 13	Among first-time beginning college students who started in a bachelor’s degree program in 2011–12, the share who earned a bachelor’s degree by June 2017 was 66.1%. *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.	Help us understand if this trend has continued!

Fact 14	Among first-time beginning college students who started in an associate’s degree program in 2011–12, 21.3% had an associate’s degree as their highest degree earned within 6 years and an additional 12.4% had earned a bachelor’s degree. *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.	Help us understand if this trend has continued!

Fact 15	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a public 2-year institution, 8.4% had completed a certificate, 18.1% had completed an associate’s degree, and 12.7% had completed a bachelor’s degree at any institution within 6 years. *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.	Help us understand if this trend has continued!

Fact 16	Among 2011–12 first-time beginning postsecondary students who first enrolled in a 4-year institution, 59.1% had completed a bachelor’s degree, 6.0% had completed an associate’s degree, and 2.3% had completed a certificate at any institution within 6 years. *Source: Chen, X., Elliott, B.G., Kinney, S.K., Cooney, D., Pretlow, J., Bryan, M., Wu, J., Ramirez, N.A., and Campbell, T. (2019). Persistence, Retention, and Attainment of 2011–12 First-Time Beginning Postsecondary Students as of Spring 2017 (First Look) (NCES 2019-401). U.S. Department of Education. Washington, DC: National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved [date] from https://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch.	Help us understand if this trend has continued!

Fact 17	7.9% of Black undergraduate students in 2019–20 were enrolled at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).	Has this figure changed for 2025? Please contribute to our research!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).
Fact 18	Among undergraduates who attended college in North Carolina in 2019–20, 85.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only 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).	Help us understand if this impacted students like you!
Fact 19	Among undergraduates who attended college in Georgia in 2019–20, 81.7% had some or all classes moved to online-only 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).	Help us understand if this impacted students like you!
Fact 20	Among undergraduates who attended college in Pennsylvania in 2019–20, 92.9% had some or all classes moved to online-only due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	Help us understand if this impacted students like you!
	*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2019-20 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study (NPSAS:20).

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¿Quién lleva a cabo BPS?

El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) está patrocinado por el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la 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 recopilación de datos para el estudio.

NCES está autorizado para hacer el estudio BPS por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA, 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) and 99.35).

¿Cómo se protegerá mi información?

NCES está obligado a seguir procedimientos estrictos para proteger la información personal al recopilar, reportar y publicar los datos. Toda la información que proporcionen 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 BPS 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 los datos. El personal y los contratistas de NCES están sujetos a fuertes multas o prisión si las respuestas individuales se divulgan.

¿Qué es BPS?

El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) sigue a estudiantes que comenzaron la educación postsecundaria en el año académico 2019-20. El BPS encuestará aproximadamente a 29,000 estudiantes actuales y anteriores en el 2025 para recopilar información sobre su progreso y planes educativos, su experiencia en la fuerza laboral, sus ingresos y gastos, su situación familiar, y sus objetivos personales y profesionales. La educación postsecundaria es cualquier educación más allá de la escuela superior o high school, incluyendo la carrera y la escuela técnica, la universidad y los estudios graduados.

¿Por qué me piden a mí que participe?

Se te pide que participes en el estudio BPS porque estuviste matriculado(a) en estudios de educación postsecundaria (cualquier educación después de high school) por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–20. Tu participación es esencial para ayudar a los legisladores y a otras personas a entender las experiencias de los estudiantes que comienzan sus estudios de educación postsecundaria por primera vez. Tus circunstancias personales son únicas, y no podemos reemplazarte por otra persona en este estudio. Tal vez recuerdes que te pidieron que completaras una encuesta en 2022, como parte del estudio BPS:20/22.

¿Qué pasa con los resultados?

Los resultados del estudio de este año se publicarán en la página de NCES en Internet (https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/bps/) 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 que pudiera identificar a los participantes de manera individual.

Los investigadores usarán los datos de BPS para explorar una amplia variedad de temas, como la forma en que la ayuda financiera influye en la persistencia y la finalización de la educación postsecundaria.

¿Cómo puedo participar?

¡Participar es muy fácil! Puedes completar la encuesta de BPS por Internet o por teléfono.

Por Internet

Ingresa a la página del estudio en Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña que te proporcionaron en los materiales del estudio.

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 800-247-6056 para hablar con uno de nuestros entrevistadores profesionales quienes te atenderán con todo gusto.

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 la Educación
Correo electrónico de <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>
Mensajes de texto y llamadas telefónicas con código de área 202 o del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Contáctanos para participar

Si necesitas ayuda por favor contacta a la Línea de Ayuda del estudio o visita la página de Internet:

800-247-6056

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>
https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud acerca de BPS:20/25, puedes contactar a:

RTI International

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto BPS
mbryan@rti.org

800-844-8959

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES)

David Richards, Ph.D.

Oficial del proyecto BPS

David.Richards@ed.gov

202-245-6202

Realizado por: Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos; Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación; Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación https://nces.ed.gov

Número de Control OMB: 1850-0631 Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en:

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

NCES 2025-YYY

Spanish Website Text*

Home Page

Bienvenido(a) al Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)*

*Incluye tanto a alumnos actuales como a ex alumnos

Por favor ingresa tu ID del estudio y tu contraseña:

ID del estudio:

Contraseña:

□ Muéstrame lo que escribí

¿Necesitas tu ID del estudio o tu contraseña? (hyperlink to Login Help page)

¿Has perdido tu ID del estudio o tu contraseña? Completa este formulario de solicitud y te enviaremos por correo electrónico tu ID del estudio y/o tu contraseña. Proporciona la mayor cantidad de información que puedas; eso nos ayudará a responder a tu solicitud con mayor rapidez.

Número de ID del estudio (si lo conoces):

Primer nombre (necesario):

Apellido (necesario):

Fecha de Nacimiento (MM/YYYY):

Nombre de la escuela de educación postsecundaria (año académico 2019–20):

Teléfono móvil (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Otro Teléfono (XXX-XXX-XXXX):

Update Contact Info

Haz clic en los campos de abajo para ingresar la información:

ID del estudio

Primer Nombre

Segundo Nombre

Apellido

Sufijo (desplegar)

Nombre Anterior

Teléfono Celular (XXX-XXX-XXXX) Teléfono de la casa (XXX-XXX-XXXX) Teléfono del trabajo (XXX-XXX-XXXX)

Correo electrónico

Otro correo electrónico

Dirección

Línea 2 para dirección

Ciudad Estado (despegable) Código Postal

<<Tu participación es muy importante, pero sabemos que tienes muchas demandas de tu tiempo. Te enviaremos periódicamente recordatorios para que completes la encuesta de BPS, vía correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono, y mensaje de texto. En el pasado muchos participantes han optado por recibir los recordatorios vía mensajes de texto. ¿Prefieres recibir los recordatorios vía mensaje de texto?


Sí
No

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Contáctanos

Si necesitas ayuda, tienes preguntas acerca del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor contáctanos usando la siguiente información:

Correo Electrónico de Ayuda

Correo electrónico bps@rti.org (o bps@ed.gov) Línea de Ayuda

Teléfono 800-247-6056

Horarios de la Mesa de Ayuda

El personal de la Mesa de Ayuda está disponible para asistirte en los siguientes horarios:

Lunes a 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 estudio BPS está disponible para responder a tus preguntas de lunes a viernes entre 9:00 am y 5:00 pm, hora del Este (ET)

Personal de BPS

Director del Proyecto en RTI	Michael Bryan
	mbryan@rti.org
	800-844-8959
Director del Estudio NCES	David Richards, Ph.D.
	David.Richards@ed.gov
	202-245-6202

Qué puedo esperar

¿Por qué me piden a mí que participe?

Se te pide que participes en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) porque estuviste matriculado(a) en estudios de educación postsecundaria (cualquier educación después de high school) por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–20. Tu participación es esencial para ayudar a los legisladores y a otras personas a entender las experiencias de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores que comenzaron sus estudios de educación postsecundaria por primera vez en 2019-20. Tus circunstancias personales son únicas, y no podemos reemplazarte por otra persona en este estudio. Es posible que recuerdes que te pedimos completar una encuesta en 2022, como parte del estudio BPS:20/22.

¿Cómo puedo completar la encuesta de BPS?

Puedes completar la encuesta de BPS por Internet – simplemente ingresa a <https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/BPS/> usando tu ID del estudio y la contraseña que te dieron en la carta de BPS, o en el correo electrónico que recibiste. Incluso puedes completar la encuesta desde un 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 Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056, o envía un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@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 la Educación
Correos electrónicos de parte de <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>
Mensajes de texto y llamadas telefónicas del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, o desde el código de área 202

¿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 investigadores, educadores, legisladores a nivel local, estatal y nacional, a entender mejor la matriculación en estudios de postsecundaria, los gastos escolares, la ayuda económica, el empleo durante y después de la escuela, características demográficas, y los gastos de manutención.

¿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 presionar 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 BPS 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 BPS para que tus datos se mantienen seguros.

¿Debería usar un navegador en particular para completar la encuesta por Internet?

La encuesta requiere un navegador compatible con HTML5 y JavaScript. Las últimas versiones de Firefox, Chrome y Safari funcionarán. Si tiene algún problema para completar la encuesta, llame a nuestro servicio de asistencia al 800-247-6056 y estaremos encantados de ayudarle.

Resultados Anteriores

Como en todas las encuestas anteriores del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes, los resultados se presentarán únicamente en forma de resumen y no se publicarán resultados individuales en ninguna forma que permitan identificar a cualquier participante.

Los datos recolectados del estudio BPS ayudarán a los investigadores, educadores, y legisladores a entender mejor la matriculación en estudios de postsecundaria, los gastos escolares, la ayuda económica, el empleo durante y después de la escuela, características demográficas, << experiencias únicas relacionadas con la pandemia del coronavirus,>> y gastos de manutención.

Esto es lo que hemos aprendido de las encuestas anteriores de BPS …

La última vez que se realizó un estudio de seguimiento 5 años después, se hizo con estudiantes que se habían matriculado por primera vez en el año académico 2011-2012 e incluyó a cerca de 22,000 estudiantes. A continuación, presentamos algunos resultados de encuestas anteriores de BPS.

Hasta junio de 2017, los estudiantes universitarios matriculados por primera vez en educación postsecundaria en 2011–12 habían tomado un promedio de $19,090 en préstamos subsidiados y no subsidiados de Título IV.

Mujeres: $19,410
Hombres: $18,590

FUENTE: Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación, 2012-17 Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios (BPS:12/17).
NOTA: Es posible que los detalles no sumen los totales debido al redondeo.

Hasta junio de 2017, los estudiantes universitarios matriculados por primera vez en la educación postsecundaria en 2011–12 habían asistido en promedio a 1.8 instituciones de educación postsecundaria.

A una Institución: 50%
A dos Instituciones: 33%
A tres Instituciones: 13%
A cuatro o más instituciones: 5%

FUENTE: Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios (BPS:12/17).

NOTA: Es posible que los detalles no sumen los totales debido al redondeo.

Confidencialidad

El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la 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 BPS son examinados y aprobados por el personal de protección de datos de NCES. Tus respuestas se resguardarán con firewalls (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 permita identificar a participantes.

El Congreso ha autorizado al Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la 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.

NCES está autorizado para hacer el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación (ESRA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 2002 (ESRA 2002, 20 U.S.C. §9543) 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 Administración y Presupuesto de los Estados Unidos (OMB, por sus siglas en inglés). El número válido de OMB para esta recolección de información es 1850-0631. La fecha de expiración es 02/28/2027.

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 (TCPA), bajo el código U.S. 47 § 227 es un estatuto federal promulgado en 1991 para proteger la privacidad del consumidor. Esta legislación restringe las comunicaciones de telemercadeo vía llamadas telefónicas, mensajes de texto y fax sin consentimiento explícito previo. Por una Reunión Declaratoria de julio de 2016 ante la Comisión Federal de Comunicaciones, se confirmó que la TCPA no restringe las comunicaciones para encuestas de investigación, siempre que dichas comunicaciones sean efectuadas legalmente por el gobierno federal o por agentes que actúen en virtud de la autoridad que les haya conferido válidamente el gobierno federal. Dado que BPS:20/25 está autorizado por el Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., para recopilar datos sobre la educación postsecundaria, entra dentro de esta disposición.

Durante el periodo de recolección de datos es posible que recibas mensajes de texto recordándote que participes en la encuesta. Tienes la opción de dejar de recibir estos mensajes de texto en cualquier momento. Ni la información de contacto de los mensajes de texto ni la información de consentimiento se compartirán con terceros a menos que la ley lo requiera.

Puedes obtener más información acerca de TCPA haciendo clic aquí. Si tienes preguntas acerca del uso de mensajes de texto como recordatorios, puedes contactarnos vía correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> o telefónicamente al 800-844-8959.

Acerca de BPS

El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) recolecta datos de alrededor de 29,000 estudiantes que comenzaron la educación postsecundaria en el año académico 2019–20. El estudio recolecta información de estudiantes actuales y anteriores acerca de su progreso y planes educativos, sus experiencias en la fuerza laboral, sus ingresos y gastos, su situación familiar y sus objetivos personales y profesionales. Los datos para BPS se recopilan a través de una encuesta por Internet o por teléfono, así como mediante la vinculación con los récords académicos proporcionados por las instituciones de educación postsecundaria y otras fuentes de datos. La información recolectada ayudará a investigadores, educadores, y legisladores a entender mejor la matriculación en estudios de postsecundaria, los gastos escolares, la ayuda económica, el empleo durante y después de la escuela, características demográficas, y gastos de manutención.

El estudio BPS:20/25 es la segunda encuesta de seguimiento de un grupo de estudiantes que se matricularon en college u otra institución de educación postsecundaria por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–20. La mayoría de los participantes recordarán que se les pidió que completaran una encuesta en 2022 como parte del estudio BPS:20/22.

El Congreso ha autorizado al Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la 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.

BPS:20/25 es realizado por RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en los Estados Unidos, para NCES

Para obtener más información sobre los datos obtenidos en encuestas anteriores de BPS, puedes visitar el sitio de Internet de NCES, del BPS

https://nces.ed.gov/surveys/bps.

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Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación, Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Nº de autorización OMB: 1850-0631 Fecha de expiración: 02/28/2027.

NCES está autorizado para hacer el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA 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). RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios con sede en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES.

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 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 1850-0631. 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: 2020/25 Beginning Postsecondary Students Longitudinal (BPS:20/25), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th St., SW, Room 4037, Washington, DC 20202. OMB Clearance No: 1850-0631 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027.

BPS:20/25 Spanish Consent Text*

CATI Consent Text (Survey):

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 materiales sobre el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. La encuesta BPS se lleva a cabo para entender mejor las experiencias en educación y empleo de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores que comenzaron su educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2019-20.

La encuesta toma un mínimo de <<time>> minutos en completarse [{if not on OFAC do not pay list} y como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, recibirás $[incentive amount] por participar].

Recolectamos respuestas de encuesta y otros datos relacionados con tu matriculación de tu institución y otras fuentes tales como bases de datos de préstamos estudiantiles y agencias de exámenes de admisión. Tus respuestas, combinadas con cualquier información del récord del estudiante, podrán usarse solamente para propósitos estadísticos y no podrán 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).

Es posible que utilicemos tus datos desidentificados con otros investigadores que estén llevando a cabo estudios similares. Si lo hacemos, no nos comunicaremos contigo para pedirte tu consentimiento informado adicional.

Tu participación es voluntaria y no afectará ninguna ayuda ni otro beneficio que puedas recibir. Puedes negarte a contestar cualquier pregunta o parar la encuesta en cualquier momento. Los riesgos de participar en este estudio son pocos y están relacionados con la seguridad de los datos. Ponemos en práctica las siguientes medidas de precaución: tus respuestas se guardan en una red de seguridad mejorada y sólo el personal autorizado tiene acceso a esa información. Todo el personal ha participado en un entrenamiento de privacidad, ha firmado acuerdos de confidencialidad y se ha sometido a rigurosas pruebas de verificación de antecedentes. Toda la información personal que pudiera identificarte de manera individual se guardará en archivos de datos seguros y protegidos, y permanecerá 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 en virtud del 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

(Por preguntas acerca del uso y la protección de tu información personal, puedes ponerte en contacto con el director del estudio, Michael Bryan, llamando al 800-844-8959. 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.)

Para propósitos de calidad esta llamada puede ser monitoreada o grabada. Por favor déjame saber si quieres saber más acerca del estudio.

(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 el director del estudio, Michael Bryan, llamando al 800-844-8959. 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 29,000 estudiantes actuales o pasados que participaran en este estudio.

Cuestiones de seguridad/privacidad de los datos: RTI se compromete a proteger la confidencialidad de tus respuestas a la encuesta y tus datos personales. Tu información se combinará con la de aproximadamente otros 29,000 encuestados. Las respuestas a la encuesta están protegidas con el cifrado Capa de Protección Segura (SSL) estándar en la industria. Los sistemas informáticos de RTI International están cuidadosamente diseñados y se someten a pruebas periódicas para resguardar la información proporcionada por los encuestados. Todos los datos de la encuesta se guardan en una red de seguridad reforzada.

Propósito del estudio: Esta es una encuesta de seguimiento de estudiantes actuales y anteriores que, como tú, se matricularon en college u otra institución de educación postsecundaria por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–2020. Los resultados de BPS nos darán un panorama nacional de los progresos educativos, los planes futuros, las experiencias en la fuerza laboral, los ingresos y gastos, la situación familiar y los objetivos personales y profesionales de los estudiantes.

Contenido de la encuesta: Algunas de las preguntas clave de la encuesta se refieren a temas como la finalización de diversos programas de titulación y certificación, el tiempo que tardan los estudiantes en completar su programa, la recepción de ayuda financiera, por qué algunos estudiantes abandonan o se transfieren de escuela y el impacto del empleo en el éxito académico.

Patrocinador: Este estudio se lleva a cabo para el Centro Nacional de Estadísticas Educativas, o NCES, del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

¿Podemos empezar la encuesta ahora?

(READ AS NEEDED: Si tienes preguntas sobre tus derechos como participante, por favor comunícate con la Oficina de Protección a Sujetos de Investigación de RTI al 866-214-2043.)

Spanish Letters

Data Collection Announcement Letter*

«date»

Shape20

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

¡Felicidades! Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que recopilará información sobre el progreso educativo, la experiencia laboral, los ingresos y gastos, la situación familiar, y los objetivos personales y profesionales de estudiantes que comenzaron su educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2019-20; la información recolectada ayudará a dar forma a estudios y políticas de educación postsecundaria. [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<< Tal vez recuerdes haber participado en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/22 (BPS:20/22).>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<<BPS es un seguimiento del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), que tal vez recuerdes haber participado algunos años atrás.>>] Independientemente de que te hayas graduado, sigas estudiando o hayas interrumpido tu educación postsecundaria, tus circunstancias personales son únicas y no puedes ser reemplazado(a) en este estudio.

Ayúdanos a crear una política de educación superior compartiendo tus experiencias educativas

Por favor sigue estos pasos para participar:

Ingresa a nuestro sitio de Internet seguro de la encuesta BPS y usa las credenciales de inicio de sesión que aparecen a continuación para completar tu encuesta de <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: y recibirás $<<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con >> cheque>>].

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

O escanea el siguiente Código QR:

«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 BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Debido a que tu participación es importante, quizá recibas recordatorios vía correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono y mensajes de texto.

Esperamos que disfrutes de la encuesta y de la oportunidad de contarnos tus experiencias con la educación postsecundaria.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Atentamente,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

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 Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) 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.

Toda 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 1850-0631. Se calcula que el tiempo necesario para completar este pedido de información es en promedio de <<time>> 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: Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), National Center for Education Statistics, Potomac Center Plaza, 550 12^th St., SW, Room 4037, Washington, DC 20202. OMB Clearance No: 1850-0631 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027.

Reminder Letter 1*

«date»

Shape21

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

La recolección de datos para el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos continúa y nosotros queremos escuchar de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú.

La encuesta – que puede ser completada fácilmente desde un dispositivo móvil – toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<Cuando completes tu encuesta, recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque >>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<<, Dado que tu participación es muy importante, ahora recibirás $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!] a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>]

Para participar, por favor inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

O escanea el siguiente Código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«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 BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request future contact materials in English, please call 800-247-6056 or email us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

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 Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) 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 con sede en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES.

Reminder Letter 2*

«date»

Shape22

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Escuchar a los estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú comenzaron su educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2019-20 es muy importante. Los datos del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) del Departamento de Educación de EE. UU., ayudan a los legisladores, investigadores y educadores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes con la educación más allá de high school.

Tus experiencias son únicas, y nadie puede sustituirte en esta encuesta de <<time>>-minutos.

Shape23 [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: « Cuando completes tu encuesta, «ahora »recibirás <<todavía>>recibirás $«inc_amount» por participar, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de BPS—o sea ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

Completa tu encuesta hoy, iniciando sesión en:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Nota: Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas; necesitarás escribirla tal como aparece aquí.

O escanea el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«QRCODE»

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación. Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Thank You Letter – sent with check*

«date»

Shape24

Study ID: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»:

En nombre del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el personal del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), queremos darte las gracias. Tu participación en BPS ayudará a los legisladores a tomar decisiones sobre la educación postsecundaria.

Encontrarás aquí incluido un cheque por $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta. Si tienes preguntas, por favor no dudes en llamarnos a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056 o por correo electrónico a<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. ¡Gracias por ayudarnos a que BPS sea un éxito!

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

As Needed Spanish Letters

As Needed Letter 2*

«date»

Shape25

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos toma <<aproximadamente>><<solamente >> <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Debido a que tu participación es muy importante, <<ahora>> te ofrecemos» / <<todavía >>te ofrecemos $«inc_amount» por tu participación.]

Se te pide que participes en el estudio BPS porque estuviste matriculado(a) en estudios de educación postsecundaria por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–20. Los datos que proporciones, combinados con los de otros estudiantes, ayudarán a los educadores, investigadores y legisladores a nivel local, estatal y nacional a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes con la educación postsecundaria.

Para completar la encuesta:

Inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ usando las claves de acceso que te dan a continuación.

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Nota: Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas; necesitarás escribirla tal como aparece aquí.

O escanea el siguiente Código QR:

«QRCODE»

También puedes enviarnos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> o llamar al 800-247-6056. Para más información acerca de BPS o para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

To request future contact materials in English, please call 800-247-6056 or email us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Atentamente,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Incentive Change Letter (Boost) — (Incentive Eligible)*

«date»

Shape26

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«fname» «mname» «lname» «suffix»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

Dado que tu participación en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS) es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—¡o sea un total de $«inc_amount»! Completa hoy tu encuesta «reducida» de «time» minutos y recibe tus $«boost_amount» adicionales.

Para completar la encuesta hoy, inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet de BPS usando los siguientes ID del estudio y la Contraseña:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Nota: Tu contraseña distingue entre mayúsculas y minúsculas; necesitarás escribirla tal como aparece aquí.

O escanea el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«QRCODE»

Gracias de antemano por tu participación.

To request future contact materials in English, please call 800-247-6056 or email us at <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Abbreviated Survey Invitation Letter*

Shape27

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«date»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip» «zip4»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

La encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) toma ahora solamente «time» minutos para completarse [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «y al completarla, «ahora» «todavía » recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»]. Tu información combinada con la de otros estudiantes actuales y anteriores ayudará a educadores, investigadores y legisladores a nivel local, estatal y nacional a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes con la educación postsecundaria.

Por favor visita hoy la página de Internet para completar la encuesta reducida.

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

O escanea el siguiente código QR que te llevará a la encuesta:

«QRCODE»

Si tienes alguna pregunta, necesitas ayuda para completar tu encuesta por Internet, o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, simplemente llama a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a bps@rti.org.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

To request future contact materials in English, please call 800-247-6056 or email us at bps@rti.org.

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

«panelinfo»/«controlID»

Greeting Card—Initial Contact*

«date»

Shape28

ID del estudio: «caseid»

«casenamenosuffixALLCAPS»

«addr1»

«addr2»

«city», «state» «zip»

Estimado(a) «fname»,

<<Bienvenido 2025>> // << ¡Felicidades!>> // << ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!>>

<<<<Este año nuevo, el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos>>//El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos>> llevará a cabo el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) ¡y has sido seleccionado(a) para participar! >> //<<Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), llevado a cabo por el Departamento de Educación>> <<IF BPS:22 RESPONDENT: Como tal vez recuerdes, completaste el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/22 (BPS:20/22) en 2022. Este es el último estudio de seguimiento.>><<[IF ONLY NPSAS:20 RESPONDENT: Tal vez recuerdes haber participado en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) en el 2020; la encuesta BPS es el último seguimiento de ese estudio.]>> Tu participación en la encuesta de BPS ayudará a los investigadores y legisladores a entender mejor la matriculación en estudios más allá de high school, los gastos escolares y de manutención, y el empleo durante y después de la escuela,

¡BPS está por comenzar! <En las próximas semanas/cuando comience la recolección de datos>, te enviaremos un sobre blanco grande con la información de como participar. La contraseña para ingresar a tu encuesta también estará incluida [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Una vez que completes la encuesta, te enviaremos $«inc_amount», a través de <<PayPal o con>> cheque.>>.] Tus experiencias son únicas y no podemos reemplazarte por otra persona en este estudio

<Mientras tanto, >actualiza tu información de contacto antes de que comience la recolección de datos de BPS, para que podamos notificarte cuando la encuesta esté disponible. Visita nuestra página de Internet segura para actualizar tu información de contacto.

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

ID del estudio: «caseID»

O escanea el código QR debajo, y te llevará a la página de Internet:

«QRCODE»

<< ¡Feliz Año Nuevo!>>

<< ¡Te deseamos un feliz y próspero Año Nuevo!>>

<<¡Están Invitados!>>

<< ¡Comparte tus experiencias y marca la diferencia para futuras generaciones de estudiantes!>>

Atentamente,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

Spanish E-mails

Data Collection Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) del Departamento de Educación

[INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO]

¡Felicidades, «fname»! Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), llevado a cabo por Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES, por sus siglas en inglés) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. El estudio recopilará información sobre el progreso educativo, los planes, la experiencia laboral, los ingresos y gastos, la situación familiar, y los objetivos personales y profesionales de estudiantes que, como tú, comenzaron su educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2019-20; los datos recogidos ayudarán a formular la investigación y la elaboración de políticas postsecundarias. [IF COMPLETED BPS:22:<<Recordarás haber completado Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/22 (BPS:20/22) .>>]IF ONLY COMPLETED NPSAS:<< BPS es un seguimiento del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), que tal vez recuerdes haber completado hace unos años.>>]

Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a muchos otros estudiantes que <<asistieron a educación postsecundaria en [state] y >> no fueron seleccionados para participar, no importa si ya te has graduado, sigues estudiando o has interrumpido tu educación postsecundaria. Por lo tanto, tu participación es fundamental para el éxito del estudio.

Por favor sigue estos pasos para participar:

Para comenzar la encuesta automáticamente, presiona el siguiente botón O puedes iniciar sesión usando las credenciales que te enviamos para completar tu encuesta <<time>>-minutos[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: y recibe $<<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con >> cheque.>>]

<<haz clic aquí>>

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Password: «password»]

Si tienes preguntas o problemas para completar tu encuesta por Internet o si prefieres completar tu encuesta por teléfono llama a la Línea de ayuda de BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Tu participación en este estudio no afectará ninguna ayuda u otro tipo de beneficios que recibas.
Dado que tu participación es importante, quizá recibas recordatorios vía correo electrónico, correo postal, teléfono y mensajes de texto.

Si tienes preguntas o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, llama a la Línea de Ayuda de BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Puedes obtener más información sobre el estudio, visitando la página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Esperamos que disfrutes de esta oportunidad de compartir tus experiencias y ayudar a informar decisiones sobre políticas.

Muchas gracias,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

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 Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) 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 1974 (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. Toda 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 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

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SUBJECT: <<Fname>>, ¡La encuesta BPS te necesita!

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«fname», te necesitamos para que BPS sea un éxito

Recientemente, te enviamos una invitación para que seas parte del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25).

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<Cuando completes tu encuesta recibirás $«inc_amount» como agradecimiento por tu participación a través de «PayPal o con »cheque>>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<< Debido a que tu participación es muy importante, recibirás ahora un adicional de $<<boost_amount>> por completar tu encuesta de BPS – o sea un total de <<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>]]Tu participación tomará <<solamente >><<time>> minutos de tu tiempo y es fundamental para el éxito del estudio. Completa hoy tu encuesta BPS y ayúdanos a informar a los legisladores de todos los niveles a tomar decisiones sobre educación postsecundaria sobre los estudiantes de postsecundaria <<actuales y anteriores >><<que asistieron a la escuela en [state] >>como tú durante su educación postsecundaria>>.

¡Es fácil completar la encuesta hoy! <<haz clic aquí>>

También puedes iniciar sesión en nuestra página segura https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ usando las credenciales del estudio:

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llamando al 800-247-6056.

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.

Si tienes otras preguntas, por favor ponte en contacto con la Línea de Ayuda de BPS llamando al 800-247-6056 o enviándonos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

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SUBJECT: La encuesta BPS: Respuestas a tus preguntas

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«Fname», todavía necesitamos que participes en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<Cuando completes tu encuesta recibirás $«inc_amount» como agradecimiento por tu participación a través de «PayPal o con »cheque>>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<< Debido a que tu participación es muy importante, ahora recibirás $<<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar tu encuesta de BPS – o sea un total de <<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>]Si tienes preguntas sobre el estudio, estamos aquí para ayudarte.

¿Cómo puedo participar?

O visita nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

¿Por qué quieren que participe en BPS?

Se te pide que participes en el estudio BPS porque comenzaste tus estudios de educación postsecundaria en el año académico 2019-20. Debemos asegurarnos de que los resultados del estudio BPS representen a otros estudiantes que <<asistieron a educación postsecundaria en [state] y >>que no fueron seleccionados para participar. No puedes ser reemplazado(a) en este estudio. Las respuestas de tu encuesta ayudarán a los educadores, investigadores, y legisladores a nivel local, estatal y nacional a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú.

¿Cuánto tiempo toma completar la encuesta?

Para la mayoría de los participantes, esperamos que la encuesta <<reducida>> tome <<solamente>> aproximadamente unos <<time>> minutos, pero eso depende de tus repuestas. 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.

¿Cómo se protegerá mi información?

Mantener la privacidad de tu información personal es muy importante para nosotros y estamos plenamente comprometidos a mantenerla segura. La ley federal exige que respetemos tu privacidad. NCES está obligado a seguir procedimientos estrictos para proteger la identidad de las personas en la recolección, reportes y publicación de datos. Lee más sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality.

Si necesitas ayuda para acceder a la encuesta en la página de Internet o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, contacta a Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056. Tu participación en BPS es muy importante, y esperamos que decidas completar la encuesta.

¡Gracias!

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SUBJECT: Haz tu parte –completa una encuesta del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

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[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «fname», ¡los $«inc_amount» por completar la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) te esperan!»] // [IF NO INCENTIVE: «fname», tu participación en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)es fundamental!»] <<solamente >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»].

<<haz clic aquí>>

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono con uno de nuestros entrevistadores entrenados, llamando al 800-247-6056. Por favor considera la posibilidad de completar la encuesta BPS para el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Nos interesa escuchar a los estudiantes, actuales y anteriores, que como tú comenzaron sus estudios de educación postsecundaria en el año académico 2019-20. Encuentra más información sobre el estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Gracias,

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SUBJECT: Un mensaje del Departamento de Educación

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Estimado(a) «fname»,

Como director del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), que lleva a cabo el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES), espero que las exigencias de tus horarios te permitan completar hoy la encuesta BPS. El Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos usa los datos de este estudio para informar la política de educación superior, por lo que agradeceríamos tu colaboración.

La encuesta <<reducida >> <<solamente >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, una vez que completes la encuesta, «ahora »recibirás<<todavía >> $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque».] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación en la encuesta es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

<<haz clic aquí>>

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono con uno de nuestros entrevistadores entrenados, llamando al 800-247-6056. Encuentra más información sobre el estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

Gracias,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

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SUBJECT: Importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos: BPS

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Estimado(a) «fname»,

Felicidades, ¡has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! BPS es un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que ayudará a investigadores y legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes que comenzaron su educación postsecundaria en el año académico 2019–20. Ya sea que te hayas graduado, sigas estudiando o hayas interrumpido tu educación postsecundaria, ¡tu opinión es importante!

¡Todavía necesitamos que participes para que el estudio sea un éxito! Estos son algunos detalles importantes:

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<Cuando completes tu encuesta recibirás $«inc_amount» como agradecimiento por tu participación a través de «PayPal o con »cheque>>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<<Dado que tu participación en la encuesta es muy importante, ahora recibirás <<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar tu encuesta de BPS – o sea ¡un total de <<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>] La encuesta <<reducida >> <<solamente >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos para completarse.
Toda 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).

<<Haz clic aquí>>

O visita la página de Internet de BPS https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando:
ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

¿Todavía tienes preguntas? Visita la página de Internet mencionada anteriormente, envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>, o llama a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

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SUBJECT: ¡La recolección de datos para BPS Continúa!

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«fname»,

El estudio de BPS no tendrá éxito sin tu participación. La recolección de datos para el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos continúa y nosotros queremos escuchar de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores, como tú, ¡ya sea que te hayas graduado, sigas estudiando o hayas interrumpido tu educación postsecundaria! Este estudio ayudará a investigadores y legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes que comenzaron su educación postsecundaria en <<[state] durante>>el año académico 2019–20.

La encuesta <<reducida>>–que puede ser completada fácilmente desde un dispositivo móvil –<<sólo >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<Cuando completes tu encuesta recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque>>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<< Dado que tu participación en la encuesta es muy importante, ahora recibirás <<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar tu encuesta de BPS – o sea ¡un total de <<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>]

<<haz clic aquí>>

O visita la página de Internet de BPS https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras:
ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

¿Necesitas ayuda para acceder a la encuesta en la página de Internet? ¿Prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono? Por favor llama a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación en este importante estudio.

Atentamente,

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SUBJECT: «fname», ¿Qué preguntas tienes acerca del estudio BPS?

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Hola «fname»,

Hemos notado que aún no has participado en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Tus experiencias son únicas, y no podemos reemplazarte por otra persona en este estudio.

Entendemos que puedes tener preguntas o inquietudes sobre BPS – ¡y estamos aquí para ayudarte! A continuación, tenemos las respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes acerca de BPS.

¿Cómo puedo participar en BPS?

¡Es fácil! La encuesta puede completarse en cualquier dispositivo electrónico, incluyendo un teléfono móvil o tableta.

<<haz clic aquí>>

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llamando al 800-247-6056.

¿Cuánto tiempo toma completar la encuesta BPS?

BPS es una encuesta de <<time>>-minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y «ahora » <<todavía>>recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque» como muestra de agradecimiento por tu participación.] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS — o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

¿No tienes tiempo de completar toda la encuesta en este momento?

¡No hay problema! Puedes comenzar tu encuesta ahora y terminarla más tarde. Podrás continuar desde donde te quedaste.

Si tienes otras preguntas, por favor ponte en contacto con la Línea de Ayuda de BPS llamando al 800-247-6056 o enviándonos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Gracias de antemano por hacer que BPS sea un éxito.

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SUBJECT: «fname» no olvides completar tu encuesta BPS,

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Hola «fname»,

Eres un miembro importante del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Debido a que no podemos encuestar a todos los estudiantes que comenzaron la educación postsecundaria <<en [state] >> durante el año académico 2019-20, tú representas a miles de otros estudiantes <<actuales y anteriores>> en todo el país. ¡Contamos contigo!

Por favor completa la encuesta BPS<< reducida>> de <<time >>-minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «y «ahora » <<todavía >>te enviaremos $«inc_amount» como muestra de agradecimiento por el tiempo que le dediques»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: y dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»].

<<haz clic aquí>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Si tienes preguntas o problemas para completar tu encuesta o si prefieres completar tu encuesta por teléfono llama a la Línea de ayuda de BPS al 800-247-6056 o responde a este correo electrónico.

Gracias,

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SUBJECT: Tu participación en BPS importa.

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Hola «fname»,

Para tener un panorama completo de los costos y beneficios de la educación postsecundaria, es importante que incluyamos a estudiantes actuales y anteriores de orígenes diversos. Ya sea que te hayas graduado, sigas estudiando o hayas interrumpido tu educación postsecundaria, tus experiencias <<asistiendo a la educación postsecundaria en [state] >> son únicas y nadie puede reemplazarte en este estudio.

Por favor completa tu encuesta de BPS<<reducida >> de <<time>>minutos para ayudar en este importante estudio [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «y «ahora»//<<todavía >>recibirás $«inc_amount» por tus esfuerzos»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: y dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta de BPS— o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»]!

<<haz clic aquí>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Llama al 800-247-6056 para obtener más información sobre BPS o completa tu encuesta por teléfono.

Gracias de antemano por ayudarnos a dar forma a una política de educación.

Atentamente,

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SUBJECT: Un importante estudio de educación - Participa en BPS

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Hola «fname»,

Tu participación en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) es fundamental para el éxito del estudio y esperamos que participes. Los datos del BPS:20/25 ayudan a los legisladores, investigadores y educadores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes que comienzan sus estudios más allá de high school . Escuchar de estudiantes que comenzaron su educación postsecundaria durante el año académico 2019-20 <<en [state] >>es muy importante. Nadie puede sustituirte en el estudio.

La encuesta BPS <<reducida >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y una vez que la hayas completado, «ahora » <<todavía >>recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: y dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»]!

<<click here button>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Puedes llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de BPS al 800-247-6056 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.

Te agradecemos de antemano que compartas tus experiencias con nosotros.

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SUBJECT: La encuesta BPS está por terminar >>>>

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Hola «fname»,

¡El tiempo para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) se está acabando! Todavía queremos saber de tus experiencias como estudiante que comenzó su educación postsecundaria <<en [state] >> durante el año académico 2019–20.

«La encuesta BPS termina el <<at end_time>> «end_date».>>. Por favor completa hoy tu encuesta <<reducida >> de <<time>> minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «¡Si terminas tu encuesta para entonces, <<ahora >> «todavía »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS — o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

O, puedes iniciar sesión, visitando la página de Internet de BPS: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»

Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor comunícate con la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056.

Saludos cordiales,

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SUBJECT: La encuesta BPS termina mañana. Ayúdanos a conocer tus experiencias

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«fname»,

¡El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) termina mañana! Todavía queremos saber acerca de tus experiencias únicas como estudiante actual o anterior.

Completa tu encuesta <<reducida >>de <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y «ahora » <<todavía >>recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta»>>] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: <<, y dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS — o sea, un total de $«inc_amount»>>].

<<click here button>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Si tienes preguntas, o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor llama al 800-247-6056.

¡De antemano, gracias por participar! Que tengas un buen día.

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Reminder E-mail 14*

SUBJECT: <<Fname>>, ésta es tu última oportunidad de participar … ¡La encuesta BPS concluye hoy!

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», << este es el último correo electrónico que te enviaremos sobre la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25).>><< ¡la recolección de datos termina hoy!>> La participación de estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú, es importante para el éxito de BPS:20/25. Esperamos que participes antes de que el estudio finalice esta noche << a las <<end_time>>>>.

<<click here button>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

La encuesta <<solamente >> toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo y puede completarse en cualquier dispositivo electrónico, incluyendo un teléfono móvil o tableta. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: ««Ahora »//«todavía » recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque cuando termines ».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS — o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

Si tienes preguntas, o si prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor llama al 800-247-6056.

¡De antemano, gracias por participar!

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Thank You E-mail*

SUBJECT: De parte de BPS, te damos las gracias

Estimado(a) «fname»,

En nombre del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos y el personal del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), queremos darte las gracias por participar en BPS. Tu participación es muy importante para ayudar a asegurar el éxito del estudio.

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Si tienes preguntas, por favor no dudes en llamarnos a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-247-6056.

¡Gracias por ayudar a que BPS sea un éxito!

Atentamente,

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As Needed Spanish E-mails

As Needed Reminder E-mail 2*

SUBJECT: «fname», BPS te necesita

«fname»,

Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a otros estudiantes actuales y anteriores de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), el cual encuesta a estudiantes de todo el país que comenzaron sus estudios de educación postsecundaria en <<[state] durante el año académico >> 2019–20. Nadie puede sustituirte en esta encuesta. Esperamos que participes en este estudio importante del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

BPS <<solamente >>toma <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo y es fácil de completar en tu teléfono móvil. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes tu encuesta, «ahora » «todavía »recibirás $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque»!»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS —o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

O inicia sesión en la página de Internet de BPS, visitando: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

Para completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llama al 800-247-6056. Encuentra más información sobre el estudio en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/.

¡Gracias!

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 3*

SUBJECT: Comparte tus experiencias con BPS

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname»,

Esta es tu oportunidad de contribuir a un importante estudio de investigación. Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a muchos otros estudiantes de educación postsecundaria de todo el país en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). A BPS lo lleva a cabo el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la 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 recopilación de datos para el estudio.

<<click here button>>

O inicia sesión en nuestra página de Internet https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Llama al 800-247-6056 para obtener más información sobre BPS o para completar tu encuesta por teléfono.

¡La encuesta BPS <<reducida >>toma <<aproximadamente >> <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes tu encuesta, «ahora » «todavía »recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

Esperamos con ansias conocer tus experiencias.

Gracias,

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<< Estudio llevado a cabo por:

As Needed Reminder E-mail 4*

SUBJECT LINE: Lo que debes saber sobre la encuesta BPS

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Estimado(a) «fname» –

A continuación, hay detalles importantes que necesitas para completar tu encuesta <<reducida >> de <<time>> minutos del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25):

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: ««Debido a que tu participación es importante, <<ahora>> »/ «<<todavía >>recibirás $«inc_amount» cuando completes tu encuesta, a través de un cheque« o PayPal».»] //[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: « Tú fuiste seleccionado(a) para representar a estudiantes actuales y anteriores de todo el país. ¡Sin ti, el estudio no será un éxito!»]
Haz clic en el siguiente botón o inicia sesión en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»
Contraseña: «password»

<<click here button>>

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono llamando al 800-247-6056.

Gracias por ayudar a que BPS sea un éxito.

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 6*

SUBJECT: «Fname», no te demores, participa hoy en la encuesta BPS

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«Fname», ¡hemos estado tratando de comunicarnos contigo para que participes en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)!

BPS es un importante estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos que ayudará a los legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú. Queremos incluir a todo tipo de estudiantes en nuestro estudio, no importa si ya te has graduado, si sigues en la escuela o si abandonaste tus estudios postsecundarios. Tú representas a otros estudiantes de todo el país que son similares a ti en características educativas, económicas y demográficas.

Entendemos que estás muy ocupado(a), pero necesitamos tu ayuda para que el estudio represente a todos los estudiantes. Tu encuesta <<reducida >>toma <<time>> minutos en completarse [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y «ahora » <<todavía >>te enviaremos $«inc_amount» por completarla»]// [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: <<, y dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»]!

<<click here button>>

También puedes iniciar sesión en nuestra página segura https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ usando las credenciales del estudio:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Llama al 800-247-6056 para obtener más información sobre BPS o para completar tu encuesta por teléfono.

Esperamos que participes y que nos ayudes a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes actuales y anteriores de educación postsecundaria.

¡Gracias!

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 7*

SUBJECT: Sólo tú puedes hacer que BPS sea un éxito. ¿Podrías ayudarnos?

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

«fname», el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) es fácil de completar! ¡Lo puedes hacer incluso en tu teléfono móvil!

Esta encuesta del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos <<solamente >>toma aproximadamente <<time>> minutos. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «Cuando completes tu encuesta, «ahora » <<todavía >>recibirás $«inc_amount», a través de «PayPal o con »cheque».»] // [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST: Dado que tu participación es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS—o sea, ¡un total de $«inc_amount»!]

<<click here button>>

O visita la página de Internet de BPS e inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras que están a continuación para acceder a la encuesta:

https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar la encuesta por teléfono, llamando al 800-247-6056.

Si tienes preguntas, por favor comunícate con nosotros al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>. Puedes encontrar más información sobre BPS en nuestra página de Internet: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps.

Esperamos con ansias conocer acerca de tus experiencias en la educación postsecundaria.

¡Gracias!

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As Needed Reminder E-mail 8*

[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: Información sobre el estudio BPS

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE] SUBJECT: Participa en la encuesta BPS y recibe un incentivo

<<INSERT NCES LETTERHEAD LOGO>>

Hola «fname»,

Hemos notado que aún no has participado en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25).

Entendemos que puedes tener preguntas o inquietudes sobre BPS – ¡y estamos aquí para ayudarte! A continuación, tenemos las respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes acerca de BPS.

¿Por qué es importante mi participación?

Esta es una encuesta de seguimiento para estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú, que estuvieron matriculados en estudios de educación postsecundaria en 2019-2020. [IF COMPLETED BPS22:<< Tal vez recuerdes haber participado en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/22 (BPS:20/22), y nos gustaría hacer un seguimiento contigo.>>][IF COMPLETED ONLY NPSAS: << Tal vez recuerdes haber participado en el Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a Estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS) hace unos años, y nos gustaría hacer un seguimiento contigo.>>]

Tu participación es importante porque proporciona un panorama nacional del progreso y planes educativos futuros, la experiencia en la fuerza laboral, los ingresos y gastos, la situación familiar, y los objetivos personales y profesionales de los estudiantes. Tus experiencias son únicas, y no podemos reemplazarte por otra persona.

¿Cómo puedo participar en BPS?

¡Es fácil! La encuesta puede completarse en cualquier dispositivo electrónico, incluyendo un teléfono móvil o tableta.

<<click here button>>

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

También puedes completar tu encuesta por teléfono, llamando al 800-247-6056.

¿En qué me beneficia participar? ¿Cómo ayudará mi participación?

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Ahora >>te ofrecemos/ <<todavía >>te ofrecemos $inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con >>cheque, como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta <<reducida >>de <<time>> minutos. La información que proporciones ayudará al Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos a entender mejor los costos y beneficios de la educación postsecundaria << en [state]>>. Al participar, tienes la oportunidad de ayudar a los legisladores, investigadores, consejeros, y a otras personas a entender mejor los factores que influyen en el transcurso de un estudiante por la educación postsecundaria y más allá.

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Initial Contact E-mail*

SUBJECT: El Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes que Comienzan sus Estudios de Postsecundaria 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)

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Estimado(a) «fname»:

¡Felicidades!

Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25), que lleva a cabo el Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES por sus siglas en inglés) del Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. [IF BPS:22 RESPONDENT: <<BPS:20/25 es el seguimiento final de la encuesta BPS:20/22, que tal vez recuerdes haber completado en el 2022.>>] [IF ONLY NPSAS:20 RESPONDENT: <<BPS es un seguimiento del Estudio Nacional de Ayuda Económica a estudiantes de Postsecundaria (NPSAS), en el que tal vez recuerdes haber completado hace unos años.>>] Los datos recolectados de esta encuesta ayudarán a los investigadores y educadores a entender mejor las experiencias de estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú.

Antes de que comience la recolección de datos de BPS, necesitamos tu información de contacto más actualizada « y nos gustaría conocer tus preferencias de contacto con respecto a llamadas telefónicas, envíos por correo postal, correos electrónicos y mensajes de texto». Por favor dedica 3 minutos de tu tiempo para actualizar tu información de contacto «y seleccionar tu modo de contacto preferido» visitando nuestra página de Internet segura e iniciando sesión usando las siguientes credenciales:

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

ID del estudio: «caseID»

En los próximos <<time period>> semanas, te enviaremos un sobre blanco grande con información sobre cómo participar. También se incluirá la contraseña para acceder a tu encuesta. [INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: Una vez que completes la encuesta, te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>> cheque.>>.]

NCES ha contratado a RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro con sede en los Estados Unidos, para recopilar datos del estudio BPS a su nombre. Por favor visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ para una breve descripción de BPS, resultados de las recopilaciones de datos y un resumen de nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad. Si tienes preguntas o inquietudes adicionales sobre el estudio después de revisar este material, por favor llama al director del estudio de RTI, Michael Bryan al teléfono 800-844-8959 o por correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación en este estudio tan importante.

Atentamente,

David Richards, Ph.D.

Director del estudio, BPS

Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación

Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación

Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos

David.Richards@ed.gov | 202-245-6202

Michael Bryan

Director del proyecto, BPS

RTI International

mbryan@rti.org | 800-844-8959

El Centro Nacional para Estadísticas de la Educación (NCES) está autorizado a hacer el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) por el Acta de Reforma de las Ciencias de la Educación de 2002 (ESRA, 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). RTI International, una organización sin fines de lucro que realiza estudios y está basada en los Estados Unidos, está recolectando los datos para NCES. Toda 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 and 6 U.S.C. §151).

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Incentive Change E-mail (Boost)— (Incentive Eligible)*

SUBJECT: Acabamos de aumentar el incentivo por tu participación en BPS

Hola, «fname»,

Dado que tu participación en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS) es muy importante, ¡has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $«boost_amount» adicionales por completar la encuesta BPS—¡o sea, un total de $«inc_amount» a través de «PayPal o con »cheque! Completa hoy tu encuesta <<reducida >> de «time» minutos y recibirás tus $«boost_amount» adicionales.

<<click here button>>

O, puedes iniciar sesión, visitando la página de Internet de BPS: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»

Si tienes preguntas o si prefieres participar por teléfono, por favor llama al 800-247-6056.

Gracias, de antemano, por tu participación.

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Abbreviated Announcement E-mail*

SUBJECT: Ahora la encuesta BPS toma solamente «time» minutos

«fname», ahora completar la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS) del Departamento de Educación de los EE. UU., toma solamente «time» minutos de tu tiempo [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «, y «ahora » «todavía »recibirás $«inc_amount» por tu participación, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque]!

Puedes completar la encuesta en una de estas dos formas:

Por Internet:
<<click here button>>

O visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Inicia sesión usando tus credenciales seguras:

ID del estudio: «caseid»

Contraseña: «password»

Por teléfono: Llámanos al 800-247-6056 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 sea un éxito.

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Partial Complete E-mail*

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

SUBJECT: Recordatorio importante: «fname», ¡por favor termina de completar tu encuesta BPS!

Hola «fname»,

He notado que comenzaste la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) y no la terminaste. No hay problema, puedes continuar desde donde dejaste la encuesta, ya sea por teléfono o en la página de Internet del estudio. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: «¡No te quedes sin tu incentivo de $«inc_amount» por completar la encuesta!»]

<<click here button>>

O, puedes iniciar sesión, visitando la página de Internet de BPS: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: «caseID»

Contraseña: «password»

¿Tienes preguntas? ¿Prefieres participar por teléfono? Llama a la línea de ayuda al 800-247-6056 o visita la página de Internet del estudio: https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ para conocer más sobre BPS, para consultar los resultados de encuestas anteriores y leer sobre los procedimientos de confidencialidad del estudio.

¡Gracias!

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

800-247-6056

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Canceled PayPal E-mail*

SUBJECT: No olvides reclamar tu incentivo de BPS

Hola «fname»,

¡Gracias de nuevo por haber completado la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal a la dirección electrónica «emailaddress» como muestra de agradecimiento por tu participación. Sin embargo, tu pago original fue cancelado por PayPal porque no lo reclamaste dentro del plazo de 30 días.

Hoy te enviaremos el pago de nuevo. Por favor inicia sesión en tu cuenta de PayPal registrada con la dirección de correo electrónico «emailaddress» para reclamar tu pago o espera recibir un correo electrónico de PayPal, indicando que RTI International te ha enviado $«inc_amount». Si tienes preguntas, por favor no dudes en llamarnos a la Línea de Ayuda BPS al 800-844-8959 o por correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Saludos cordiales,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

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Missing Incentive Data E-mail*

Subject: Tu incentivo BPS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

¡Gracias por completar tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Nos estamos poniendo en contacto contigo porque nos gustaría enviarte $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, pero no tenemos la información necesaria para hacerlo.

Si deseas recibir $«inc_amount», por favor responde a este correo electrónico e indica si prefieres que te los enviemos a través de PayPal o con cheque. Si prefieres PayPal, por favor danos tu dirección de correo electrónica registrada con PayPal. Si prefieres recibir un cheque, danos una dirección postal válida. (El procesamiento de pagos con cheques tarda de 3 a 4 semanas.)

Si decides rechazar el incentivo, los fondos se devolverán al estudio.

Saludos cordiales,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

OMB Control Number: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Outstanding Check E-mail*

Subject: Recordatorio para cobrar tu cheque de BPS

Hola «fname»,

Gracias por completar tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Te enviamos este correo electrónico es para recordarte que cobres el cheque de $«inc_amount» que te enviamos.

El cheque expirará 90 días después de la fecha en que se generó, así que por favor cóbralo pronto.

Avísanos si tienes alguna pregunta o inquietud.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Expired Check E-mail*

Subject: Tu cheque de BPS

Estimado(a) «fname»,

¡Gracias de nuevo por haber completado la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de un cheque como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por tu participación. Sin embargo, tu pago original fue anulado porque no lo reclamaste dentro del plazo de 90 días

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico y danos una dirección postal válida, para que podamos enviarte el pago de nuevo. (El procesamiento de pagos con cheques tarda de 3 a 4 semanas.)

Si tienes preguntas, no dudes en llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de BPS al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Si decides rechazar el incentivo, los fondos se devolverán al estudio.

Saludos cordiales,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Missing PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de BPS con PayPal

Hola «fname»,

Gracias por participar en la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25).

Parece que olvidaste darnos tu dirección de correo electrónico para enviarte tu pago de $«inc_amount» con PayPal.

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico y danos la dirección de correo electrónica registrada con tu cuenta de PayPal para que podamos procesar tu pago.

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

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

Subject: Tu encuesta BPS

Hola «fname»,

Agradecemos tu participación en la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25).

Nuestros registros indican que has completado la encuesta pero no nos dijiste cómo te gustaría que te enviemos la muestra de agradecimiento monetaria por tu participación. Queremos asegurarnos de que recibas una compensación por tu tiempo y esfuerzo.

Para seleccionar tu método de pago y recibir «$inc_amount», visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicie sesión:

ID del estudio: caseid
Contraseña: password

Toma en cuenta que se te harán un par de preguntas para verificar tu identidad antes de llegar a la página para seleccionar el pago.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Failed PayPal Payment E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de BPS con PayPal

Hola «fname»,

¡Gracias de nuevo por haber completado tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Recientemente te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal a la dirección de correo electrónico «emailaddress» como muestra de agradecimiento por tu participación. Sin embargo, tu pago original no pudo ser entregado. 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. 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 con cheque, por favor responde a este correo electrónico con tu dirección postal actual y a nombre de quién debemos hacer el cheque. Si tienes preguntas, no dudes en llamar a la Línea de Ayuda de BPS al 800-844-8959 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Returned PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de BPS con PayPal ha sido devuelto

Hola «fname»,

¡Gracias de nuevo por haber completado tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Recientemente te enviamos $«inc_amount» a través de PayPal a la dirección de correo electrónico «emailaddress» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por tu participación. Sin embargo, tu pago original fue devuelto o cancelado por PayPal porque no lo reclamaste dentro del plazo de 30 días.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Unclaimed PayPal E-mail*

Subject: Reclama tu pago de BPS con PayPal

Hola «fname»,

Gracias por haber completado tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Te enviamos este correo electrónico para recordarte que tu pago de $«inc_amount» con PayPal está listo. Lo enviamos a la dirección de correo electrónico que nos diste, «emailaddress».

El pago expirará después de 30 días, así que por favor acepta el pago pronto.

Por lo general, un estado de ‘no reclamado’ quiere decir una de estas 3 cosas:

•Aún no has registrado una cuenta con PayPal.

•La dirección de correo electrónico a la que te enviamos tu pago no ha sido agregada ni confirmada a tu cuenta de PayPal. Deberías poder agregar esta dirección de correo electrónica a tu cuenta.

•No has confirmado la información de tu cuenta de banco con PayPal.

Una vez que hayas actualizado tu cuenta PayPal para aceptar nuestro pago, debería aparecer automáticamente en tu cuenta cuando inicies sesión en PayPal.

Si tienes algún problema para reclamar el pago, por favor avísanos.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Bad Address E-mail for Check Incentives*

Subject: Tu pago de BPS con cheque

Hola «fname»,

¡Gracias por haber completado tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Hemos intentado enviarte un cheque de $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por tu participación, pero desafortunadamente no tenemos una dirección postal completa para enviarlo.

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico o llama al 800-844-8959 y dinos y a nombre de quién debemos hacer el cheque y danos tu dirección postal.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959

<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Undeliverable Check E-mail*

Subject: Tu pago de BPS con cheque

Hola «fname»,

¡Gracias por <<completar tu>>//<<actualizar tu información de contacto necesaria para la >> encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)! Hemos intentado enviarte un cheque de $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por tu participación, pero desafortunadamente fue devuelto porque no se pudo entregar. <<El cheque original se envió a:

«Name on check»

«Address on check»>>

Por favor responde a este correo electrónico o llama al 800-844-8959 y danos tu nombre y dirección postal correcta, y te enviaremos el cheque por correo postal nuevamente.

Gracias,

[BPS TEAM MEMBER FIRST NAME]

Miembro del equipo de encuestas de BPS

800-844-8959
<<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>

«caseid»

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

«emailID»

Please reply to this email to request materials in Spanish.

Spanish Postcards

Reminder Postcard 1*

Outside

¡Felicidades! Has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en un estudio importante del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Inside

Recientemente te enviamos una carta pidiéndote que completes la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Si ya has completado tu encuesta, ¡muchas gracias!

Si aún no lo has hecho, por favor sigue estas instrucciones para completar tu encuesta de <<time>> minutos:

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¡Tú puedes ayudar a crear la política de educación superior de los Estados Unidos y ayudar a otras generaciones de estudiantes!

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea este código

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< Cuando completes tu encuesta, recibirás $«inc_amount» como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta, a través de «PayPal o con »cheque.>>]//[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE AND RECENT BOOST:<< Dado que tu participación es muy importante, ahora recibirás $<<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar tu encuesta BPS – o sea ¡un total de <<inc_amount>>, a través de <<PayPal o con>>cheque!>>]

Si tienes preguntas, por favor comunícate con nosotros al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

¡Por favor completa la encuesta lo más pronto posible!

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

Reminder Postcard 3*

Outside

<<fname>>, por favor ayuda a informar a los legisladores compartiendo tus experiencias con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos.

Inside

Los datos obtenidos de encuestas anteriores del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS) ayudan a los legisladores, investigadores y educadores a entender mejor las experiencias de los estudiantes que comenzaron sus estudios de educación postsecundaria por primera vez. ¡Tus respuestas a la encuesta BPS de este año, combinadas con las de otros estudiantes de todo el país, informarán la política educativa encaminada a mejorar las experiencias educativas y laborales de todos los estudiantes!

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¡Mejora las cosas para los futuros estudiantes compartiendo tus experiencias!

Ingresa a https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ con tu ID del estudio y contraseña, o escanea el código QR para completar tu encuesta de <<time>> minutos:

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>>

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Cuando completes tu encuesta, <<ahora >> <<todavía >>te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>» como agradecimiento por tu tiempo.>>] Si tienes preguntas, por favor comunícate con nosotros llamando al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

As Needed Spanish Postcards

As Needed Postcard 1 (Incentive Eligible)*

Outside

Tres simples pasos para [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<recibir $<<inc_amount>>.>>]//[IF NOT INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<completar el estudio del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos >>.]

Inside

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<We will send you $<<inc_amount>>» por completar tu encuesta de <<time>>minutos del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)!>>]

¡Sólo hay que seguir unos simples pasos << para completar la encuesta <<reducida >> de <<time>> minutos del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25)!>>:

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/
Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>
Pon tu contraseña: <<password>>
Completa tu encuesta

Escanea este código

<<QRCODE>>

Completa tu encuesta

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<We will then send you $<<inc_amount>>!>>]

¡Comparte tus experiencias y mejora las cosas para las futuras generaciones de estudiantes!

Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

As Needed Postcard 2*

Outside

¡Esta es tu oportunidad de ayudar en un importante estudio nacional de investigación!

Inside

<<fname>>, cuando participes en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) lo harás representándote a ti mismo y a miles de otros estudiantes de todo el país que se matricularon en estudios de educación postsecundaria por primera vez durante el año académico 2019–20. ¡Hagamos que este estudio sea un éxito!

¡Ayuda a informar a los legisladores compartiendo tus experiencias educativas!

Para completar la encuesta <<reducida >> de <<time>> minutos, visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/ e inicia sesión usando tu ID del estudio y contraseña únicas, o escanea el código QR:

ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea este código

<<QRCODE>>

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Cuando completes tu encuesta, <<ahora >> <<todavía >>te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>» como agradecimiento por tu tiempo.>>] Si tienes alguna pregunta o prefieres completar la encuesta por teléfono, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

As Needed Postcard 3*

Outside

<<fname>>, tú puedes contribuir a un importante estudio sobre educación.

Inside

La recolección de datos para el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25) aún no termina. Si ya has completado tu encuesta, ¡muchas gracias!

Si aún no lo has hecho, puedes completar la encuesta en una de estas dos formas:

Por Internet:

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea este código

<<QRCODE>>

Por teléfono: Llama al 800-247-6056 para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

¡Completa tu encuesta lo más pronto posible!

La encuesta <<solamente >>te tomará <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, <<ahora >> <<todavía >>te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>> como agradecimiento por tu tiempo».>>] Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un correo electrónico a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

As Needed Postcard 6*

Outside

La recolección de datos termina pronto. Completa hoy la encuesta.

Inside

Solo te quedan pocas semanas más para completar la encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 (BPS:20/25). Tú puedes completar la encuesta <<reducida >>de<<time>> minutos en una de estas dos formas:

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¡Gracias por hacer que BPS sea un éxito!!

Por Internet:

Visita https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/

Ingresa tu ID del estudio: <<caseid>>

Pon tu contraseña: <<password>>

Escanea este código

<<QRCODE>>

Por teléfono: Llama al 800-247-6056 para completar la encuesta por teléfono.

[IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: << Una vez que hayas completado la encuesta, <<ahora >> <<todavía >>te enviaremos $<<inc_amount>>» como agradecimiento por tu tiempo.>>] Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envíanos un correo a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

¡Completa la encuesta lo más pronto posible!

Para solicitar materiales de contacto en español en el futuro, por favor llama al 800-247-6056 o envía un e-mail a <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>>.

No. de Autorización de OMB: 1850-0631

Obtén más información sobre nuestros procedimientos de confidencialidad en https://surveys.nces.ed.gov/bps/confidentiality

Spanish Text Message Reminders

Data Collection Announcement Text*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, has sido seleccionado(a) para participar en el Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes de 2020/25 del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos. Presiona aquí [bitly link][IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< y recibirás $<<inc_amount>> por tu participación.>>][IF NO_PAY = 1:<< para completar la encuesta.>>] Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 1 *

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, por favor presiona aquí [bitly link] para completar tu encuesta BPS de <<time>> minutos BPS y [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE]: <<ahora>>//<<todavía>> recibirás $[inc_amount]. Tu participación ayudará a <<informar/mejorar>> políticas que afectarán a los estudiantes postsecundarios principiantes actuales y futuros. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 2*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. -<<Hola>> «fname», por favor completa tu encuesta BPS de <<time>> minutos y representa a otros estudiantes actuales y anteriores como tú. Visita [bitly link] para completar la encuesta [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y <<ahora >>//<<todavía >>//<<recibirás>> $<<inc_amount>> como muestra de nuestro agradecimiento por completar la encuesta>>]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 3*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, este es sólo un recordatorio para que completes tu encuesta BPS de <<time>>-minutos que lleva a cabo el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<por $<<inc_amount>>]! Complétala hoy 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 4*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, puedes completar la encuesta BPS de <<time>> minutos en tu teléfono móvil [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:¡<<y <<ahora>>//<<todavía>> recibirás $<<inc_amount>>»>>]! Visita [bitly link] o llama al 800-247-6056. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 5*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, ayuda a los legisladores a entender mejor las experiencias de estudiantes actuales y anteriores que comienzan sus estudios de educación postsecundaria [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< y <<ahora>>//<<todavía>> recibirás $<<inc_amount>>»>>]. Presiona 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 7*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<Fname>>, no olvides visitar [bitly link] o llamar al 800-247-6056 para completar la encuesta BPS de <<time>> minutos [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.

Text Message Reminder 8*

US DEPT OF EDUC:U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname» - la encuesta BPS de <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y $<<inc_amount >>] no seguirán disponibles por mucho tiempo. Visita [bitly link] para comenzar ahora. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

Text Message Reminder 9 (Day Before Final Day)*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», ¡<<mañana/<<day date>> es el último día para participar en el estudio BPS! [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: ¡<<Recibirás $<<inc_amount>>»!>>] Completa tu encuesta 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 10 (Last Day)*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», hoy es el ÚLTIMO DÍA para completar tu encuesta BPS de <<time>>-minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:¡<<y todavía recibirás $<<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 Spanish Texts

As Needed Text Message Reminder 1*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - <<fname>>, por favor únete a otros estudiantes actuales y anteriores que han participado en BPS completando tu encuesta aquí: [bitly link]. [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE: <<Ahora>>//<<todavía >>recibirás $<<inc_amount>> por completar la encuesta.] Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 2*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Comparte tus experiencias con el Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, <<fname>>. Por favor dedica <<time>> minutos para completar la encuesta BPS [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<y <<ahora>>//<todavía>> recibe $<<inc_amount>>»>>]: [bitly link]. Responde con la palabra STOP para dejar de recibir mensajes. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

As Needed Text Message Reminder 5*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», ¡hemos estado tratando de comunicarnos contigo y con otros estudiantes actuales y anteriores para que participen en BPS! Por favor considera completar la encuesta de <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<por $<<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 Text Message Reminder 6*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - ¡BPS no tendrá éxito sin ti, «fname»! Aún necesitamos tu ayuda [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<<- y <<ahora>> <<todavía >>recibirás $<<inc_amount>>» por <<time>> minutos de tu tiempo >>]. 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.

Boost Text Reminder*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - «fname», dado que tu participación en la encuesta BPS es muy importante, has sido seleccionado(a) para recibir $<<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar la encuesta, 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 Text Reminder*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC.: Tenemos buenas noticias, «fname» - tu encuesta BPS <<ahora>> solamente toma <<time>> minutos [IF INCENTIVE ELIGIBLE:<< y <<ahora>> <<todavía>> recibirás $<<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.

Auto-Reply*

U.S. DEPT. OF EDUC. - Esta es una respuesta automática. Si tiene alguna pregunta o desea información adicional, por favor comuníquese con nosotros en la dirección electrónica <<bps@ed.gov>>//<<bps@rti.org>> o al 800-247-6056. Reply “English” to request this message in English.

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Source and Signatory*

Source	Signatory
De parte de NCES	David Richards, Ph.D. Director del estudio, BPS National Center for Education Statistics Instituto de Ciencias de la Educación Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos David.Richards@ed.gov \| 202-245-6202
De parte de RTI – Director del proyecto	Michael Bryan Director del proyecto, BPS RTI International mbyran@rti.org \| 800-844-8959
De parte de RTI – Task Leader	Jeff Franklin Líder de recolección de datos de BPS RTI International jwf@rti.org \| <<PD/RTIHelpDesk#>>
De parte de RTI – BPS Data Collection Team	Equipo de recolección de datos BPS bps@rti.org \| <<PD/RTIHelpDesk#>>
De parte de Ed.gov – Equipo de recolección de datos BPS	Equipo de recolección de datos BPS bps@ed.gov\| <<PD/RTIHelpDesk#>>

Incentive Selection*

PayPal	Nuestros registros indican que escogiste recibir nuestra muestra de agradecimiento a través de PayPal. Por favor toma en cuenta que procesar tu pago puede tomar hasta un día hábil o de negocio. Por favor espera recibir un correo electrónico de PayPal indicando que has recibido fondos de parte de RTI International. (Tal vez tengas que revisar también tu carpeta de CORREO NO DESEADO o SPAM.) Si tienes alguna duda, por favor comunícate con nosotros.
PayPal Failed	Nuestros récords indican que tu pago a través de PayPal no pudo ser entregado. 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». El hecho de que el pago no pudo ser entregado podría indicar que tu cuenta está bloqueada o inactiva.
PayPal Accepted	Nuestros récords indican que elegiste recibir nuestra muestra de agradecimiento por PayPal y que has aceptado el pago. Por favor contáctanos si tienes alguna inquietud.
PayPal Unclaimed	Nuestros récords indican que elegiste recibir nuestra muestra de agradecimiento por PayPal, pero que aún no has reclamado tu pago. El pago expirará después de 30 días, así que por favor asegúrate de reclamarlo antes de ese plazo. Por favor contáctanos si tienes alguna inquietud.
Check	Nuestros récords indican que elegiste recibir nuestra muestra de agradecimiento por cheque. Tu cheque está siendo procesado y deberías recibirlo de 3 a 4 semanas. Por favor contáctanos si tienes alguna inquietud.
No Incentive	Leave blank

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Incentive Text Outside*

Incentive Eligible (No Boost)	Completa hoy tu importante encuesta de educación y recibe $<<inc_amount>>.
Incentive Boost	Ahora hemos agregado $<<boost_amount>> adicionales para cuando completes una encuesta importante sobre educación.
Incentive Ineligible	¡Ayúdanos a alcanzar nuestro objetivo!

Incentive Group*

Incentive Boost	<<fname>>, hemos agregado $<<boost_amount>> adicionales por completar esta importante encuesta sobre educación. Una vez que termines la encuesta de <<time>> minutos, ahora recibirás un total de $<<inc_amount>> a través de un cheque << o con PayPal>>. Esperamos que completes hoy tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS).
Incentive Ineligible	<<fname>>, esperamos que completes hoy tu encuesta de <<time>>-minutos, del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS).
Incentive but not Boost	<<fname>>, once you complete your <<shortened>> <<time>>-minute survey we will send you $<<inc_amount>> by check<< or PayPal>>. Esperamos que completes hoy tu encuesta del Estudio Longitudinal de Estudiantes Postsecundarios Principiantes (BPS).

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