Experimental Evidence of the Effect of Informational Nudges and Financial Incentives on the Likelihood of Re-Enrollment Among Former Community College Students

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Abstract

In this experimental study, we examine the efficacy of informational and financial nudges designed to foster re-enrollment among former students at community colleges. We provide descriptive and causal evidence showing that our “information and financial incentive” treatment had a positive impact on the probability of former students re-enrolling in college.

Authors

• Justin C Ortagus, University of Florida

• Melvin J Tanner, University of Florida

• Isaac McFarlin, University of Florida