Student financial aid trends from 1980 to 1986 are described in a narrative summary accompanied by statistical tables and graphs. Information is provided on 1985-1986 estimated student aid by source (institutional aid, state grants, veterans benefits, Pell Grants, federal campus-based aid, Guaranteed Student Loans and Parent Loans for…

The growing campus role in providing student financial aid is discussed based on data from the Cooperative Institutional Research Program, Peterson's Guide, and other sources. The campus contribution to student aid programs has grown far more than recent tuition increases. A significant portion of the financial aid burden has passed from federal…

Federal student aid programs for postsecondary education, and the procedures for applying for them, are described. The following topics are addressed: (1) finding out about student financial aid (sources other than this guide); (2) U. S. Department of Education student aid--general information (eligibility; financial need; forms, records and…

Three main aspects of the college cost debate are summarized: (1) the incomes of students and families as they relate to tuition increases (the ability to pay); (2) the cost to higher education institutions of providing an education; and (3) the implications of the increasing reliance on loans in student financial aid, particularly the…

Student financial aid trends from 1980 to 1987 are described in a narrative summary and statistical tables and graphs. Information is provided on 1986-1987 estimated student aid by source (institutional aid, state grants, veterans benefits, Pell grants, federal campus-based aid, Guaranteed Student Loans and Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students,…

A study was conducted using findings of the 1983-84 Student Aid Recipient Survey (SARS) to isolate information about financial aid recipients attending public community colleges on a full-time basis. Highlighted findings included the following: (1) aid recipients attending community colleges were older than traditional college students, more…

Sources of funds for students at private colleges are assessed, along with major changes in student financial aid during 1979-1984, based on the Student Aid Recipient Data Bank of the National Institute of Independent Colleges and Universities. A random sample of actual student financial aid records was examined in order to show how aid is…

Edits that can be performed by the processor who applies for federal campus-based student aid programs are discussed, along with a longer-term approach to assessing the efficacy of recommended edit checks. Attention is focused on the accuracy of data submitted by institutions on the application portion of the Fiscal Operations Report and…

The scope and operation of student financial aid programs in New York State are described, and recommendations to enlarge educational opportunity are offered. The following state-administered programs are briefly described: the Regents Scholarships, Tuition Assisstance Program (TAP), and guaranteed student loan programs. Data are provided on the…

The merits of providing more loan opportunities to parents and students and the implications of this growing reliance on borrowing are considered. The objective is to clarify the alternative federal aid approaches that will be discussed as part of the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. Federally-sponsored loan programs include Guaranteed…

Descriptions of federal and New York State student financial aid programs are provided that may be used in preparing catalogs or bulletins. Information is included on application procedures; method of selection of recipients and allocation of awards; award schedule; and responsibilities of recipients. The state-administered programs include the…

For each organization that serves as a source of information on financial support for college students, research, and special projects, the directory gives the name, address, telephone number, and a brief description of the kinds of information available and the organization's other functions and general objectives. Any relevant publications of…

Various aspects of tax allowances for the expenses of higher education, and alternative subsidies are analyzed. A tax allowance for education is presented as one way to give more financial relief to middle-income families. The current distribution of student aid among income groups is discussed and data on college enrollment rates, family incomes,…

The National Defense Education Act (NDEA) of 1958 changed the federal government's relationship to education. Previously, while the federal government had provided land grants for schools and aid to vocational education, it had been unwilling to fund general education. The Soviet Union's launching of Sputnik in 1957, however, allowed supporters to…

The adequacy of the Department of Education's automated information system for the Guaranteed Student Loan Program was assessed. The review conducted by the U.S. General Accounting Office focused on the department's efforts and plans to correct system deficiencies, the reasonableness and propriety of major system costs incurred, and the…