College Student Migration
Introduction
Policy Insights is a series designed as a companion publication for WICHE's recently published fact book, Policy Indicators for Higher Education: WICHE States. Drawing on the indicators contained in the fact book and information from other sources, Policy Insights examines current issues in higher education from the perspective of policymakers at the state level and on the campus. Paper copies of any Policy Insights can be ordered electronically though the WICHE Publications Order Form. There is no charge for paper copies of Policy Insights.
| Over one-half of the students who migrated from a WICHE state in 1992-93 remained within the region and tended to enroll in public institutions. Regionally, North Dakota enrolled the largest percentage of non-residents while Alaska sent the largest proportion of its residents to other states. Policy areas that influence migration include: tuition, financial aid packaging, enrollment caps, recruitment practices, residency requirements, specialized academic programs, limited institutional capacity, interstate agreements. | |||||
| Background | Status of the States | Policies Influencing Migration | Options for Policymakers | Figures | |
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The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education -- WICHE -- promotes and facilitates resource sharing, collaboration, and cooperative planning among western states and their colleges and universities. This includes communicating research information and policy analysis on vital issues in higher education to education and government policymakers. Member and affiliated states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.