Several reasons are given why tuition costs for higher education (not only for colleges but also for nonpublic schools) should be included among allowable deductions in calculating income taxes. (Author/JN)

The Governor's Task Force on the Role of Private Higher Education in Missouri was charged with finding the answers to and making recommendations concerning the following questions: (1) What resources do the private colleges and universities of Missouri have that might be utilized by the State? (2) What solutions have other states adopted toward…

Examines considerations of tax reform and their impact on the ability of colleges and universities to attract private giving, frequently making the difference between institutional death and survival. (Author/PG)

This report transmits the fruits of an inquiry into the constitutional constraints on the question of whether it is possible in Massachusetts to design programs to assist private higher education with public funds. The original focus of the inquiry was on the Massachusetts Constitution, especially its unique Amendment 46. Amendment 46 suggests…

This document reports the results of a study made in Washington State to assess the present status of the 11 private colleges and universities in the State. It was found that these private institutions are serving a vital purpose in offering students a diversified choice in type of education and curriculum. The institutions, presently serving…

Recent public interest in the unique financial problems of private higher education has resulted in proposals and legislation for state support of independent institutions. Although public assistance alleviates the private colleges' financial problems, it also obligates them to increase state supervision of their activities. Several state boards…

In 1968, the New York State Legislature, following recommendations of a commission chaired by McGeorge Bundy, authorized direct aid to certain private colleges and universities in the state. This paper summarizes the economic costs and benefits of "Bundy aid" and concludes that the program was not cost-effective. Includes 13 references.…

This paper analyzes the effects on net tuition revenue of changes in institutional aid and the tuition rate for a sample of private liberal arts colleges. A model in which institutional aid and enrollment are simultaneously determined is specified. Using the model's estimated parameters, the effects on net tuition revenue of changes in…

This bibliography lists materials pertinent to competition for public funds as aid increases for private higher education. Twenty-nine citations are presented alphabetically by title, ERIC numbers are provided at the end of each citation where appropriate. (MJM)

The development and administration of a corporate gift-matching program designed to support American higher education is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the importance of alumni support to colleges and universities, gift-matching programs and policies, the mechanics of gift-matching, and questions and answers about gift-matching. The appendix…

The independents have performed a historic function in establishing institutional independence, suggests this university president, and they will continue, under their independent boards, to guard the principle. They save taxpayer money and will continue to do so even though a margin of state aid is necessary. (Author/LBH)

Discusses the role of private colleges and universities in American higher education and considers a number of issues related to state and federal support of private higher education. Suggests ways that state and federal governments can assist private institutions without damaging their independence and individuality. (JG)

This report provides the results of a tabular survey of programs in operation or approved for state support of private higher education in the 50 states. The information in the survey is summarized and presented as introductory material. (MJM)

This report on state support for private higher education expands a 1969 survey of national trends prepared for the Southern Regional Education Board. It presents the findings of several empirical studies which: (1) examine various legal constraints and judicial interpretations related to tax appropriations for private schools; and (2) examine the…