This document presents statistical data covering various higher education activities in North Carolina. Highlights of the statistical information indicate: (1) In the fall of 1974 a total of 157,678 full-time and part-time students were enrolled in North Carolina colleges and universities. (2) The total 1974 college enrollment increased by 4.9…

The purpose of this study was to describe the degree of accessibility of all higher education institutions in the country and to estimate the proportion of various populations living within commuting distance of those colleges judged easily accessible or free-access institutions. The main idea was to put together an analysis of educational…

The 1968-69 Annual Report on the Minnesota State Indian Scholarship Program is divided into sections: (1) the state law establishing scholarships for Indian students in Minnesota, with a summary of appropriations from 1957 to 1970; (2) a list of the members of the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Committee; (3) a summary on state Indian scholarships…

This report reviews the programs and projects of the Mississippi Association of Developing Colleges (MADC) during the preceding year. The purpose of this study was to determine the needs of the colleges of MADC and whether or not their needs were in compliance with their objectives. The total programs of the seven member colleges were investigated…

Educational costs to undergraduates attending many state colleges and universities generally have continued to increase. An annual tuition, room, and board survey of member institutions conducted by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for the academic year 1973-74, reveals that tuition and fees charged to in-state students…

The aim of this thesis is to bring to bear the concepts, tools, and theories of human capital and human resources economics to evaluate the Federal Government's massive involvement in higher education under the World War II GI Bill of Rights. The major findings include estimates of total human capital formation by education, both during and after…

This report examines fiscal and legal issues affecting nonresident students. Chapter 1 classifies students for tuition purposes. Results of new laws and governing actions taken through January 1973 are reviewed. Chapter 2 examines factors other than laws and regulations that influence student migration. These factors include: quotas on the…

The need for financial aid programs for students in junior colleges is demonstrated in this report and recommendations are made for establishing them. Grants can be outright, requiring no payback, or contingent, requiring payback in money or labor. A financial program is generally some combination of scholarships and fellowships, loans, and…

Article described a new system, the establishment of a College Student Acceptance Corporation, which is needed to provide loans for college students who do not qualify for free tuition programs. (Editor/RK)

Describes President Carter's tuition relief proposal for middle class students, some findings on the lack of awareness of the democratic process by young students, and the federal government's efforts to increase school-desegregation in publicly supported universities. (RK)

Summarizes results of a recent survey indicating that enrollment in public higher education institutions under tuition waiver plans is now possible for older adults in most states. Tabulations show the provisions of the states' legislation, constitutional acts, or policy statements regarding requirements for and extent of tuition waivers. (MF)

Comment is offered on John Silber's proposed Tuition Advance Fund, under which a student could borrow to meet college costs and repay over a working lifetime in installments geared to income. This and the tuition tax credit approach are discussed in terms of the federal role in financing higher education and student access and choice. (LB H)

It is argued that during this period the years of expansion were being brought to an end, but in a way that left the higher education system in Britain inefficient and disruptive of the balance between students and resources. The reorganization of colleges of education and the implications of budget cuts and tuition increases are discussed.…

The 1987-88 tuition and fees charged by each institution, including the additional tuition charged by many for out-of-state students, are presented with the 1986-87 in-state tuition and fees figures. Data are displayed by state. (MSE)

The higher education system in America was built on a four-way partnership between the federal government, state governments, private organizations, and students. Education Secretary Bennett's proposals alter this partnership. Bennett's assumptions and actions say that student aid is an unwise investment in the minds of the American people. (MLW)