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The purpose of this study was to examine whether or not the Athens County Retention Program (ACRP) at Hocking College, Nelsonville, Ohio assisted students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in obtaining a college degree. A comparison of students who participated in ACRP (n=100) and non-eligible students (n=104) was examined to determine if significant differences existed related to degree attainment, ASSETT/COMPASS entrance examination placement, and on-campus living status. A quantitative research design was used to determine relationships, effects, and causes. The following student-level data was requested from the HP3000 Image Data Base at Hocking College for students enrolled in the Athens County Retention Program: (a) student major, (b) county of residence, (c) whether or not graduated, (d) whether or not on-campus residential, (e) ASSETT/COMPASS placement, and (e) gender. The following data criteria were used to request data for Hocking College students whose county of residence was someplace other than Athens County: (a) student major, (b) county of residence, (c) whether or not graduated, (d) whether or not on-campus residential, (e) ASSETT/COMPASS placement, (e) gender, and (f) EFC
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