The Covenant Voices Study: Insights from Students in a Need-Based Scholars' Program

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Covenant Voices Study: Insights from Students in a Need-Based Scholars' Program
Language: English
Authors: Candice Williams (ORCID 0000-0002-8373-387X), Bryant Hutson (ORCID 0000-0003-3180-563X), Jordan Klevdal, Jayne Davis, Kaila McRoy, Olivia Stricker
Source: Journal of Postsecondary Student Success. 2025 5(1):76-109.
Availability: Center for Postsecondary Success at Florida State University. 1114 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306. Web site: https://journals.flvc.org/jpss/
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 34
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Undergraduate Students, Low Income Students, Scholarships, Student Financial Aid, Stress Variables, Student Participation, Participative Decision Making, Strategic Planning, Student Loan Programs, Academic Achievement
ISSN: 2769-4879
2769-4887
Abstract: This qualitative study employs thematic analysis of open-ended survey data to examine how 187 low-income college students in a need- based scholarship and support program perceive contributors to their success and barriers they face. Using an abductive approach that integrates inductive coding with theoretical alignment, we identified key themes, including the critical role of financial aid, the importance of community, persistent stressors, and students' desire for additional support. Findings underscore the value of partnering with students as co-researchers to qualitatively assess their experiences and outcomes. Building on these insights, we reflect on the importance of incorporating student voices into strategic planning for support programs that serve low-income students.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2025
Accession Number: EJ1488233
Database: ERIC
FullText Text:
  Availability: 0
CustomLinks:
  – Url: https://eric.ed.gov/contentdelivery/servlet/ERICServlet?accno=EJ1488233
    Name: ERIC Full Text
    Category: fullText
    Text: Full Text from ERIC
Header DbId: eric
DbLabel: ERIC
An: EJ1488233
AccessLevel: 3
PubType: Academic Journal
PubTypeId: academicJournal
PreciseRelevancyScore: 0
IllustrationInfo
Items – Name: Title
  Label: Title
  Group: Ti
  Data: The Covenant Voices Study: Insights from Students in a Need-Based Scholars' Program
– Name: Language
  Label: Language
  Group: Lang
  Data: English
– Name: Author
  Label: Authors
  Group: Au
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Candice+Williams%22">Candice Williams</searchLink> (ORCID <externalLink term="https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-387X">0000-0002-8373-387X</externalLink>)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Bryant+Hutson%22">Bryant Hutson</searchLink> (ORCID <externalLink term="https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3180-563X">0000-0003-3180-563X</externalLink>)<br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Jordan+Klevdal%22">Jordan Klevdal</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Jayne+Davis%22">Jayne Davis</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Kaila+McRoy%22">Kaila McRoy</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="AR" term="%22Olivia+Stricker%22">Olivia Stricker</searchLink>
– Name: TitleSource
  Label: Source
  Group: Src
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="SO" term="%22Journal+of+Postsecondary+Student+Success%22"><i>Journal of Postsecondary Student Success</i></searchLink>. 2025 5(1):76-109.
– Name: Avail
  Label: Availability
  Group: Avail
  Data: Center for Postsecondary Success at Florida State University. 1114 W Call Street, Tallahassee, FL 32306. Web site: https://journals.flvc.org/jpss/
– Name: PeerReviewed
  Label: Peer Reviewed
  Group: SrcInfo
  Data: Y
– Name: Pages
  Label: Page Count
  Group: Src
  Data: 34
– Name: DatePubCY
  Label: Publication Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2025
– Name: TypeDocument
  Label: Document Type
  Group: TypDoc
  Data: Journal Articles<br />Reports - Research
– Name: Audience
  Label: Education Level
  Group: Audnce
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="EL" term="%22Higher+Education%22">Higher Education</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="EL" term="%22Postsecondary+Education%22">Postsecondary Education</searchLink>
– Name: Subject
  Label: Descriptors
  Group: Su
  Data: <searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Undergraduate+Students%22">Undergraduate Students</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Low+Income+Students%22">Low Income Students</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Scholarships%22">Scholarships</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Student+Financial+Aid%22">Student Financial Aid</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Stress+Variables%22">Stress Variables</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Student+Participation%22">Student Participation</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Participative+Decision+Making%22">Participative Decision Making</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Strategic+Planning%22">Strategic Planning</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Student+Loan+Programs%22">Student Loan Programs</searchLink><br /><searchLink fieldCode="DE" term="%22Academic+Achievement%22">Academic Achievement</searchLink>
– Name: ISSN
  Label: ISSN
  Group: ISSN
  Data: 2769-4879<br />2769-4887
– Name: Abstract
  Label: Abstract
  Group: Ab
  Data: This qualitative study employs thematic analysis of open-ended survey data to examine how 187 low-income college students in a need- based scholarship and support program perceive contributors to their success and barriers they face. Using an abductive approach that integrates inductive coding with theoretical alignment, we identified key themes, including the critical role of financial aid, the importance of community, persistent stressors, and students' desire for additional support. Findings underscore the value of partnering with students as co-researchers to qualitatively assess their experiences and outcomes. Building on these insights, we reflect on the importance of incorporating student voices into strategic planning for support programs that serve low-income students.
– Name: AbstractInfo
  Label: Abstractor
  Group: Ab
  Data: As Provided
– Name: DateEntry
  Label: Entry Date
  Group: Date
  Data: 2025
– Name: AN
  Label: Accession Number
  Group: ID
  Data: EJ1488233
PLink https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1488233
RecordInfo BibRecord:
  BibEntity:
    Languages:
      – Text: English
    PhysicalDescription:
      Pagination:
        PageCount: 34
        StartPage: 76
    Subjects:
      – SubjectFull: Undergraduate Students
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Low Income Students
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Scholarships
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Student Financial Aid
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Stress Variables
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Student Participation
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Participative Decision Making
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Strategic Planning
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Student Loan Programs
        Type: general
      – SubjectFull: Academic Achievement
        Type: general
    Titles:
      – TitleFull: The Covenant Voices Study: Insights from Students in a Need-Based Scholars' Program
        Type: main
  BibRelationships:
    HasContributorRelationships:
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Candice Williams
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Bryant Hutson
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Jordan Klevdal
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Jayne Davis
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Kaila McRoy
      – PersonEntity:
          Name:
            NameFull: Olivia Stricker
    IsPartOfRelationships:
      – BibEntity:
          Dates:
            – D: 01
              M: 01
              Type: published
              Y: 2025
          Identifiers:
            – Type: issn-print
              Value: 2769-4879
            – Type: issn-electronic
              Value: 2769-4887
          Numbering:
            – Type: volume
              Value: 5
            – Type: issue
              Value: 1
          Titles:
            – TitleFull: Journal of Postsecondary Student Success
              Type: main
ResultId 1