Relates the difficulties that student-initiated and directed projects have had in securing funding. Suggests that students' lack of proposal writing experience has been the major problem. Offers specific guidelines on how to write a proposal, and presents a list of fund sources and addresses. (PC)

Article described a new system, the establishment of a College Student Acceptance Corporation, which is needed to provide loans for college students who do not qualify for free tuition programs. (Editor/RK)