International Journal of Academic Pedagogical Research (IJAPR)   Year: 2022 | Volume: 6 | Issue: 9 | Page No.: 152-156 Parental Income Influence on Academic Performance of Business Education Students in Kwara State University Download PDF Prof. G. T. OLADUNJOYE, Dr. J. S. MAMMAN, Aderonke Ruth ADEOLUWA, Olabisi Abosede ISHOLA and Mohammed Baba AHMED Abstract: The study examined the influence of parental income on students' academic performance. One specific purpose guided the study. All of the Kwara State University's final-year business education students for (2019/2020) academic year made up the study's population. In this study, a descriptive survey design was employed using a questionnaire titled Influence of Parental Income on Students Performance Questionnaire (PIAAPQ) and Student Academic Performance Pro-forma was used to collect cumulative grade point calculation. The instruments were duly validated by experts with a Cronbach reliability coefficient of 0.71. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer research question while the null hypothesis were tested using regression analysis at 0.05 level of significance. The study revealed that respondents agreed that parental income influences academic performance. In research hypothesis, the findings revealed parental income had significant influence on students' academic performance. The study concluded that parental income moderately influence academic performance. When students' needs are adequately funded, it will afford them high concentration that is needed for high academic performance. Finally the following recommendations were made, parents' should reconsider giving financial support because it is considered a significant contribution to students' academic performance. To reduce the impact of parental income on students' academic performance, governments should provide students loans, grants and other aid. This program can give students the support they need so they can focus more on doing well in class.