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Download full textFife, Jonathan D. – 1976
The lowering of the age of majority has raised doubts concerning the legality of regulations that restrict students over 18 from declaring themselves financially independent of their parents. This paper briefly examines the argument concerning the assumption that parents are responsible for financing the education of their children. With these…
Descriptors: Court Litigation, Evaluation Criteria, Family Income, Financial Needs
Hanson, David J. – 1975
The impact of lowered age of majority on higher education is discussed in this report. After reviewing the concept of majority and related principles of constitutional law, four areas of possible impact are considered. The first section deals with the determination of financial need for the independent adult student, the second with the question…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Age, Age Groups, College Students
PDF pending restorationYoung, D. Parker – 1973
The lowering of the age of majority to 18 years has had a variety of ramifications for higher education. A discussion of the more obvious of these from a legal as well as practical standpoint is presented. The areas outlined include the demise of "in loco parentis"; residency and out-of-state tuition; dormitory residence requirements;…
Descriptors: Adults, Age, College Housing, Dormitories
Chandler, Lana J.; Boggs, Michael D. – 1987
The Guaranteed Student Loan Program (GSLP) and other forms of financial aid are described under the following headings: (1) the Guaranteed Student Loan Program (what the program is; how much and when to borrow; the student loan; the Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) Program; guidelines for the independent undergraduate--the…
Descriptors: College Students, Eligibility, Family Financial Resources, Federal Aid
Knipe, Janet; Warren, Joy – 1999
This booklet reports on focus groups organized by the California Youth Connection (CYC) in which foster youth across California discussed their experiences. Results of these focus groups were evaluated to see how the experiences matched current assumptions and knowledge. The intent of this booklet is to accurately depict the ideas, concerns, and…
Descriptors: Adoption, Courts, Delinquency, Education
Goldfarb, Sally F., Comp. – 1982
More than 80 law schools are discussed by students attending them. Emphasis is on whether to attend, choice of institution, admissions chances, and financing a legal education. Chapter 1, "Is Law School for You?" discusses jobs, money, status, the service aspect of law, the content of a law degree, examining options other than law school, and…
Descriptors: Academic Standards, Admission Criteria, College Choice, Eligibility
Rittner, Barbara; Trudeau, Patricia – 1997
This guidebook offers advice to women students on surviving and thriving in graduate school. It takes the reader from the graduate school selection process to completing the program successfully. Written in a informal style, the 11 chapters include: (1) "Should You Go to Graduate School?" (pros and cons of attending graduate school, deciding what…
Descriptors: College Entrance Examinations, Course Selection (Students), Degree Requirements, Doctoral Programs
