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PDF pending restorationMuluguetta, Yuko M.; Saleh, Donald A. – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 1988
A study of parent contributions to dependent student's college costs in 1983 and 1987 found that contributions have increased significantly in general and for the $40,000-50,000 income group in particular. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Economic Change, Higher Education, Middle Class Parents
Peer reviewedMiller, Scott E. – Educational Record, 1985
Examples of financial aid packages and family finanicial support strategies for low- and middle-income families are provided to illustrate the variety of approaches to financing higher education. The discussion is based on two recent American Council on Education reports. (MSE)
Descriptors: Case Studies, Comparative Analysis, Family Financial Resources, Federal Aid
PDF pending restorationJohnstone, D. Bruce – Journal of Student Financial Aid, 1987
Higher education costs are borne by four parties: taxpayers, parents, students, and philanthropists. From a cost-sharing paradigm, a number of public policy instruments may be viewed as devices to apportion higher education's costs among their potential bearers. (MLW)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Comparative Education, Family Income, Foreign Countries
