Policies toward nonresident students by public institutions of higher education are discussed with an emphasis in the interrelationship of student migration and tuition rates. High tuition rates are found to be a significant deterrent to nonresident students. (Author/MLW)

A survey of financial factors involved in presenting continuing education programs in optometry and keeping such programs in operation is reported. Factors such as status of self-support, salaries and gross income, tuition, other operating costs, instructor pay, and administrative overhead are included. (MSE)

Projections of student expenses are indexed for comparison with the Consumer Price Index. Forecasts include: no slower rate of increase of average expenses; by 1984-85, total student expenses at private institutions will double public institutions'; tuition is now the dominant cost; and two-year institutions are not much less expensive than…

Discusses the growing role of the federal government in education and its possible effects on independent schools; discusses how proposed tuition tax credit legislation might hurt independent schools; cites the difficulties and the necessity of establishing accreditation standards for private schools. (SB)

There is a distinct possibility, it is suggested, that American higher education will experience a price war in the coming period. The recent growth in awards of financial aid based on "merit" may be viewed as either its precursor, or its prologue, or its early major phase. (MLW)

Proposes a computer-based simulation technique--system dynamics--for use in policy development and decision making by community college administrators. Utilizes the technique to create a model showing the responses of three student income groups to increases in tuition. (DD)

Employee redevelopment is discussed as a sound, economical investment at New Haven University. It has helped the institution avoid layoffs and terminations by providing tuition support for faculty and staff studying at other institutions. The indirect benefits to the school outweight the direct costs of released time and tuition support. (LBH)

In view of New Jersey's history of diffidence with regard to education in general, Governor Brendan Byrne and higher education Chancellor Ralph A. Dungan in early 1974 named a Commission on Financing Postsecondary Education. Its "free market" fiscal plan calls for reduction of institutional subsidies and increased direct student…

Summarizes results of new studies on the relationship between tuition and enrollment in higher education, looking at analyses of this relationship alone, of that between student financial aid and enrollment, and of that between aid and enrollment for students of different income groups, races, and in public and private sectors. (MSE)

Notes that public college tuition and student aid are evolving in ways inconsistent with either the low-tuition, low-aid or the high-tuition, high-aid approaches to financing. Argues that before deciding to revive either approach or develop a new one, higher education must develop understanding of what high-quality higher education is and what it…

Because of the excess supply of student spaces relative to the number of students able or willing to pay posted tuition prices at private colleges, many schools have been using financial aid to compete for students. However, schools like Muskingum College (Ohio) are now reaching the limit of this strategy and are implementing major…

Since the financing of college costs is the single most important issue for U.S. families, public colleges and universities need to implement such changes as Michigan State University's "tuition guarantee" policy (which ensures tuition increases will not exceed inflation during a student's four-year college career) and to make tough…

Considers ways in which ancillary income can help child care centers recover losses resulting from discounts and increase income for child care centers. Ancillary income can be derived from service activities, enrichment programs, product sales, and fund raising. Such income depends on thorough evaluation, planning, staff involvement, and…

The Department of Justice has issued civil investigative demands to some colleges and universities. The demands require institutions to submit information on how they set tuition, fees, faculty and administration salaries, and financial aid awards. A rebuttal explains that the overlap group (23 northeast colleges) meet regularly to ensure…

Misunderstandings about economic forces behind tuition hikes need to be cleared up. Price is what students pay in tuition and fees to attend college; cost is what colleges pay to provide education. Educational expenses include faculty salaries, academic excellence, deferred maintenance, government regulations, better service, borrowing, etc. (MLW)