As increasing numbers of adults approach postsecondary education, the financial aid community must research specific issues: adult student costs, resources, aid received and aid denied, perceptions of aid offices and services, information needs, expense budgeting, aid packaging, office staffing, and publications needed. (MSE)

Recommendations are made regarding full disclosure of potential resources from all aid applicants: joint or individual financial statements from both parents, least desirable forms of aid (if available) awarded to those not providing full information, and responsibility of the aid officer to determine reasonableness of parental contribution. (JT)