Congressional offices are frequently contacted by constituents who are researching how to pay for postsecondary education. This report identifies various online sources targeted to students and parents that provide information on planning and acquiring funds for postsecondary education. Some resources also contain information on repaying,…

States have begun to incorporate careers pathway programs into their workforce and professional development systems in order to strengthen and support the early childhood workforce. A career pathways approach offers career advancement through a progression of educational qualifications, training, and credentials that build on each other and are…

This volume provides information on more than 1,300 merit scholarships and other no-need funding programs available specifically to students already in college or students who are thinking about returning to college. Programs listed in the guide make decisions based upon student academic records, research skills, writing ability, creative…

This volume provides information on 1,100 merit scholarships and other no-need funding programs available specifically to high school seniors applying to college. Programs listed in the guide make decisions based upon student academic records, writing or artistic ability, speech-making skills, religious or ethnic background, parents'…

This resource paper on financial aid for postsecondary education covers various types of financial aid (grants, loans, and employment); the technical words and phrases used to discuss it (such as "financial need,""family contribution," and "financial aid package"); and the process involved in its disbursement. Particular attention is given to…

During recent years more and more people have become interested in the question of financial aid to students in institutions of higher education. The Office of Education, in response to the need for more information on the problem, has planned a series of reports, of which this bibliography is the first. For the most part, the books and articles…

This CRitical Issue Bibliography (CRIB) Sheet contains selected citations for research related to graduate fellowships and a listing of some of the many tools available to aid students in identifying and applying for graduate fellowships. The citations are grouped into these categories: (1) History of Fellowships; (2) Research on Graduate…

This guide to student financial aid in film and television studies includes programs for film/videomakers, scholars, researchers, and writers. Organizations listed with descriptive information can provide print materials relevant to obtaining grant support and/or staff assistance and advice to the grantseeker. The annotated bibliography lists…

This directory provides information on over 1,000 sources of financial aid (scholarships, fellowships, grants, loans, awards, and internships) designed primarily or exclusively for veterans, military personnel, and their dependents. The programs described are sponsored by federal and state government agencies, professional organizations,…

Complete citations and annotations are provided for the professional literature in the field of student financial aid for the period 1977-1985. Most entries are from an ERIC search of citations in Current Index to Journals in Education. Additional entries were taken from the listings of professional papers and reports published by selected…

This is an abstract bibliography of selected publications and studies related to the theory and practice of student financial aid in post-secondary education, produced in the United States during the years 1972 through June 1975. Abstracts are grouped under five major headings and three sub-headings: (1) publications related to broad student…

Information on opportunities for minorities and women who wish to pursue higher education and career goals is provided in this annotated bibliography. The resource materials cover information on how and where to seek assistance to pursue higher education, including information on loans, scholarships, and fellowships. For each entry, information is…

Tells how to produce a college bound reading list and program for public library young adult programs. Provides an annotated bibliography of print and Web resources on SATs, admissions, general information, scholarships and financial aid, information and guides to schools, and recommended reading. (PEN)

Information on financial aid is provided for college-bound students in Illinois. Sources of educational assistance for veterans and their dependents are covered, including military service professional scholarships, appointments to the military academies, and educational opportunities through military service. Other financial assistance sources…

In the 1980 election year, Cngress is likely to provide taxpayers with some form of tax savings, and observers predict that legislators will begin efforts to modify the Internal Revenue Code to provide more equity, gather more revenues, and serve a number of other purposes that will affect the higher education community. Particularly, higher…