Question 4 0 out of 14.285 points Part I X Note: Read this passage and respond the following questions. The U.S. Education Department indicated that 11% of students enrolled in postsecondary institutions in the United States are persons with disabilities. However, students with disabilities encounter many different types of barriers to their secondary education including financial problems associated with their disability expenses in addition to paying for education. Due to these obstacles, students with disabilities enroll and complete secondary studies at lower rates than nondisabled persons. Little is known about the factors that contribute to retention of students with disabilities in higher education. Understanding these factors may help educational institutions better meet these students' needs, improve their academic experiences, and increase their retention rate. Which of the following statements represent the significance of the study? Answers: Selected C. Answer: Students with disabilities complete higher education at lower rates than nondisabled students a. Students with disabilities encounter many barriers to postsecondary education b. Factors that contribute to retention among students with disabilities are not well understood C. Students with disabilities complete higher education at lower rates than nondisabled students d. Identifying factors of retention will contribute to improve students' academic experiences