History, motives, and achievement: A critical analysis of Chinese college student financial aid policy

Abstract

Since the foundation of People's Republic of China, the policy system of CSFA has gone through a history of over 60 years, which can be divided into four different stages. The constant motive for reform is to promote educational equity, protect each citizen's right to education, and help them successfully complete their studies. Current policy system basically covers all students from poor families, which ensure that every student admitted can afford to go to college. Chinese CSFA policy has made great achievement, but still facing challenges. China's current CSFA policy has to be tested in practice and keep improving so as to maintain its vitality and better guarantee Chinese citizens' right to higher education.