Questionnaire Public Report10/31/2014 02:37:37 PM
Cohort:National Longitudinal Survey of Youth 1979
Round:NLSY79 Round 26
Instrument :R26 Youth Main Field
  1. Educational Expenditures



BIOCH-YACNT-CHECK []Section: Educational Expenditures

{TOTBIO4}==0

COMMENT: There are no children on biochild roster

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
ROTTER_INTRO

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK1


EDUCEXPEND_CHK1 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{yacnt1} > 0

COMMENT: Any children turning 15 or older during survey year?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
ROTTER_INTRO

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_BEGIN
Lead-In:BIOCH-YACNT-CHECK [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_BEGIN []Section: Educational Expenditures

REPEAT

COMMENT: Repeat loop for number of children turning 15 or older during survey year

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK1 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_statcode({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Will child turn 15 years or older during survey year?

If Answer = 5 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END
If Answer = 8 Then Go To EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END
If Answer = 99 Then Go To EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK2
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_BEGIN [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK2 []Section: Educational Expenditures

STR ([biological child birth date([educexpend-loop])~Y]) <= STR ([1999])

COMMENT: Will child turn 15 years or older during survey year?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK3
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK3 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_hsstatus({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: What is child's high school status (age 14+, attending hs, dropped out of hs or received diploma/equivalent)

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_2

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_1
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK2 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_1 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] receive a high school diploma or an equivalent degree, is [he/she([educexpend-loop])] still in high school, or did [he/she([educexpend-loop])] drop out of high school?

 1   RECEIVED DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT
 2   DROPPED OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL
 3   STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK4
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK3 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK4 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_privschl({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Did child attend private school for grades 9-12 in the past?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B
If Answer = 1 Then Go To EDUCEXPEND_3

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_2
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_1 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_2 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] ever attend a private school for grades 9-12?

 1   Yes
 0   No   ...(Go To EDUCEXPEND_CHK8)

If Answer >= -2 AND Answer <= -1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK8

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_3
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK3 [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_CHK4 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_3 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Including the current year if [he/she([educexpend-loop])] is still attending, for how many years or parts of years did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] attend private school for grades 9-12?

ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS (INCLUDE FRACTIONS OF YEARS IF NECESSARY): 
If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_4
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK4 [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_2 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_4 []Section: Educational Expenditures

We would like to know how much you and your family and friends actually paid or borrowed for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] to attend private school for grades 9-12. Not including financial aid, grants or fee waivers that might have been given, what was the total amount borrowed or paid in tuition and fees for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] to attend private school for all [privschlyrs([educexpend-loop])] years?

INTERVIEWER: INCLUDE LOANS THAT HAVE TO BE REPAID. DO NOT INCLUDE THE VALUE OF FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS, DISCOUNTS, OR FEE WAIVERS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN GIVEN.

ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNT: $ 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_5
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_3 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_5 []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[privschlcost([educexpend-loop])] did you [educexpend_textspar1([educexpend-loop])] pay for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s private school?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 
If Answer = 100 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK5A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_4 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK5A []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_othparinhh({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Child's other parent in the household?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK6A

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_6
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_5 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_6 []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[privschlcost([educexpend-loop])] did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s [father/mother] pay?

INTERVIEWER: IF [father/mother]'S PERCENTAGE IS INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT'S, PLEASE SELECT CHOICE BELOW.

OTHERWISE ENTER PERCENTAGE THAT [father/mother] PAID.

SELECT <SUBMIT AND CONTINUE> TO PROCEED.

 1   (MOM/DAD)'S PERCENTAGE INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE
 2   (MOM/DAD)'S PERCENTAGE RECORDED SEPARATELY BELOW


EDUCEXPEND_6A []Section: Educational Expenditures

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK6A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_6 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK6A []Section: Educational Expenditures

([RPAYSCHL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] + [OTHPARPAYSCHL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] >= 100)

COMMENT: R and other parent (out of household) pay 100% of school costs

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_7A

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK5A [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_6A [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_7A []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[privschlcost([educexpend-loop])] was paid by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s grandparents?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK6A [0:0]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK7A []Section: Educational Expenditures

([RPAYSCHL([EDUCEXPEND_LOOP])] + [OTHPARPAYSCHL([EDUCEXPEND_LOOP])] +
[GRPARPAYSCHL([EDUCEXPEND_LOOP])] >= 100)

COMMENT: R, other parent (out of household) and grandparents pay for 100% school costs?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_7B

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_7A [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_7B []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[privschlcost([educexpend-loop])] was paid by other relatives or friends of [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7A [0:0]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B []Section: Educational Expenditures

([biological child birth date([educexpend-loop])~Y] <= 1996) && [biochild_hsstatus([educexpend-loop])] == 1

COMMENT: Will child be 18 years or older during survey year and has a high school diploma or equivalent?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7C
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK4 [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_3 [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_5 [100:100], EDUCEXPEND_CHK6A [Default], EDUCEXPEND_CHK7A [Default], EDUCEXPEND_7B [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK7C []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_colstatus({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: What is child's college status?

If Answer = 0 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_8

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK8
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_8 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] ever attend a two-year or four-year college?

 1   Yes
 0   No   ...(Go To EDUCEXPEND_20)

If Answer >= -2 AND Answer <= -1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK8
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK7C [0:0]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK8 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_bachstatus({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Did child graduate with bachelors degree?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_10A

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_9
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_2 [‑2:-1], EDUCEXPEND_2 [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_CHK7C [Default], EDUCEXPEND_8 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_9 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] graduate from college with a bachelor's degree?

 1   YES
 0   NO

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_10A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK8 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_10A []Section: Educational Expenditures

What is the name of the college [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] [graduated from/last attended]?

ENTER NAME OF COLLEGE: 


EDUCEXPEND_10B []Section: Educational Expenditures

In what state or country is that located?

ENTER LOCATION OF COLLEGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_11
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_10A [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_11 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Including the current year if [he/she([educexpend-loop])] is still attending, for how many years or parts of years did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] attend college [prior to graduating with a bachelors degree]?


INTERVIEWER: PLEASE COUNT UNDERGRADUATE ATTENDANCE AT ALL TWO-YEAR AND FOUR-YEAR COLLEGES. DO NOT INCLUDE YEARS IN GRADUATE SCHOOL (AFTER BACHELOR'S DEGREE IS EARNED).

ENTER NUMBER OF YEARS (INCLUDE FRACTIONS OF YEARS IF NECESSARY): 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_12
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_10B [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_12 []Section: Educational Expenditures

We would like to know how much you, [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])], and your family and friends actually paid or borrowed for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] to attend college. Not including financial aid, grants, or fee waivers that might have been given, and not including living costs, what was the total amount borrowed or paid in tuition and fees for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] to attend college for all [collegeyrs([educexpend-loop])] years?

(INTERVIEWER: DO NOT INCLUDE THE VALUE OF FINANCIAL AID, GRANTS, DISCOUNTS, OR FEE WAIVERS THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN GIVEN, AND DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF HOUSING, FOOD, OR OTHER LIVING EXPENSES.)

ENTER DOLLAR AMOUNT: $ 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_13
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_11 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_13 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Including loans taken out by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])], that you (and [Spouse/partner's name]) agreed to pay back, what percentage of that $[collegecost([educexpend-loop])] did you (or [Spouse/partner's name]) pay for [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s college?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 
If Answer = 100 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_16

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK13A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_12 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK13A []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_othparinhh({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Child's other parent in the household?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_CHK14

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_14
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_13 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_14 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Including loans taken out by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] that [he/she([educexpend-loop])] agreed to pay back, what percentage of that $[collegecost([educexpend-loop])] did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s [father/mother] pay?

INTERVIEWER: IF [father/mother]'S PERCENTAGE IS INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT'S, PLEASE SELECT CHOICE BELOW.

OTHERWISE ENTER PERCENTAGE THAT [father/mother] PAID.

SELECT <SUBMIT AND CONTINUE> TO PROCEED.

 1   (MOM/DAD)'S PERCENTAGE INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT PERCENTAGE
 2   (MOM/DAD)'S PERCENTAGE RECORDED SEPARATELY BELOW


EDUCEXPEND_14A []Section: Educational Expenditures

ENTER PERCENTAGE 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK14
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_14 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK14 []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^RPAYCOL({EDUCEXPEND-LOOP})^} + {^OTHPARPAYCOL({EDUCEXPEND-LOOP})^} >= 100

COMMENT: Did r and other parent (out of household) pay 100% of child's college cost

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_16

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_15
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK13A [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_14A [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_15 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Including loans taken out by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] that [his/her([educexpend-loop])] grandparents agreed to pay back, what percentage of that [collegecost([educexpend-loop])] was paid for by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s grandparents?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK15
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK14 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK15 []Section: Educational Expenditures

([RPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] + [OTHPARPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] +
[GRPARPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] >= 100)

COMMENT: Did r, other parent (out of household) and grandparents pay 100% of child's college cost

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_16

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_15B
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_15 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_15B []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[collegecost([educexpend-loop])] was paid by [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK15B
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK15 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK15B []Section: Educational Expenditures

([RPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] + [OTHPARPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] +
[GRPARPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] + [CHILDPAYCOL([EDUCEXPEND-LOOP])] >= 100)

COMMENT: Did r, other parent (out of household), grandparents and child pay 100% of child's college cost

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_16

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_15C
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_15B [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_15C []Section: Educational Expenditures

What percentage of that $[collegecost([educexpend-loop])] was paid by other relatives or friends of [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]?

ENTER PERCENTAGE: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_16
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK15B [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_16 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Consider any time that [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] was living away from home while attending college for [collegeyrs([educexpend-loop])] years. Not counting expenses paid while [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] was living with you, what amount of [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s food and housing costs did you (or [Spouse/partner's name]) pay?

(INTERVIEWER: WE NOW WANT DOLLAR AMOUNT, NOT PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT.)

ENTER AMOUNT: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_CHK16A
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_13 [100:100], EDUCEXPEND_CHK14 [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_CHK15 [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_CHK15B [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_15C [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_CHK16A []Section: Educational Expenditures

{^biochild_othparinhh({educexpend-loop})^}

COMMENT: Child's other parent in the household?

If Answer = 1 Then Go To
EDUCEXPEND_18

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_17
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_16 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_17 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Not counting expenses paid while [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] was living with [his/her([educexpend-loop])] [father/mother], what amount of [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s food and housing costs did [his/her([educexpend-loop])] [father/mother] pay?


INTERVIEWER: IF [father/mother]'S PERCENTAGE IS INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT'S, PLEASE SELECT CHOICE BELOW.

OTHERWISE ENTER PERCENTAGE THAT [father/mother] PAID.

SELECT <SUBMIT AND CONTINUE> TO PROCEED.

 1   AMOUNT INCLUDED WITH RESPONDENT AMOUNT
 2   (MOM/DAD)'S AMOUNT RECORDED SEPARATELY BELOW


EDUCEXPEND_17A []Section: Educational Expenditures

ENTER AMOUNT: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_18
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_17 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_18 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Not counting expenses paid while [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] was living with [his/her([educexpend-loop])] grandparents, what amount of [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s food and housing costs did [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s grandparents pay?

ENTER AMOUNT: 

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_19
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_CHK16A [1:1], EDUCEXPEND_17A [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_19 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Do you believe [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] would have attended a more expensive college or attended college for a longer period of time if you and other family members had been able to contribute more to [his/her([educexpend-loop])] tuition, fees and living expenses?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_18 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_20 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Do you believe [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])]'s decision not to attend college was influenced by concerns about the cost of college?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_21
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_8 [0:0]


EDUCEXPEND_21 []Section: Educational Expenditures

If [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] had attended college, do you believe you and other family members would have contributed to [his/her([educexpend-loop])] tuition, fees and living expenses?

 1   Yes
 0   No   ...(Go To EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END)

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_22
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_20 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_22 []Section: Educational Expenditures

Given that [name of biochild([educexpend-loop])] did not attend college, did you (or [Spouse/partner's name]) give [him/her([educexpend-loop])] money that might otherwise have been used for college-related expenses?

 1   Yes
 0   No

Default Next:EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_21 [Default]


EDUCEXPEND_LOOP_END []Section: Educational Expenditures

UNTIL ([educexpend-loop]==[total # bio children reported] || [total # bio children reported]==0)

COMMENT: Repeat until all children turning 15 during survey year

Default Next:ROTTER_INTRO
Lead-In:EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1 [5:5], EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1 [8:8], EDUCEXPEND_BIOSTATCHK1 [99:99], EDUCEXPEND_CHK2 [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_CHK7B [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_8 [‑2:-1], EDUCEXPEND_21 [0:0], EDUCEXPEND_19 [Default], EDUCEXPEND_22 [Default]