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The "ability to benefit" provision in Title IV, Higher Education Act, and the Reagan Administration's proposal to eliminate it as a basis for student aid eligibility are discussed. Regulations and data related to the provision, pro and con arguments regarding "ability to benefit," and policy alternatives are described. (MLW)
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Standards, Access to Education, Eligibility
