Free cash for college students: will it boost graduation rates?
NCT ID NCT07463131
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 09, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tests whether giving low-income community college students extra money (a negative income tax) helps them finish their degree or certificate and find better jobs. About 750 students in Omaha will be randomly chosen to receive the extra money or not. Researchers will track their education and work outcomes to see if the financial boost makes a difference.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 750 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jun 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2030
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: * 19 years of age or older, and * Currently in 2nd semester of MCC Associate's program OR completed at least one Level-1 credential OR within one month of completing a Level 2 credential, and * Have a total adjusted gross income (AGI) $6,000 below the SPM for the reported family size, and * Compliant with community college's enrollment, participation, and documentation requirements
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Metropolitan Community College (MCC)
RECRUITINGOmaha, Nebraska, 68111, United States
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