Graduate Program
College Student Affairs
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Semester of Degree Completion
2011
Thesis Director
Charles Eberly
Thesis Committee Member
Eric Davidson
Thesis Committee Member
Jennifer Spies
Abstract
This study examined the financial well-being of Eastern Illinois University undergraduate students. Specifically the areas of financial debt, stress, and specific buying habits were addressed in determining the financial status of EIU students. The study was completed during spring 2011 by means of an online survey.
Significant correlations were found between the level of debt students had and their overall level of self-reported stress using a local five item semantic differential measure. There were no significant differences between student academic class standing and collective outstanding debt. Major on-campus versus off-campus spending differences were the cost of utilities and in the cost of owning and operating a vehicle. Off campus and outside of Charleston living situations were typically found to be more expensive than living on-campus.
Recommended Citation
Mazoch, Eric John, "Financial Well-Being Among Selected Students At Eastern Illinois University" (2011). Masters Theses. 155.
https://thekeep.eiu.edu/theses/155
