The credit market in the United States currently suffers from a rare and serious disruption. Once flowing with liquidity, the creativity and vibrancy of these markets helped fuel an economy that had been the envy of the world. Poor repayment performance in the subprime mortgage market has now reduced the availability of funds needed for other…

This report presents data on the amount and types of financial assistance available to help students pay the costs of attending postsecondary institutions in California between 1990-91 and 1995-96, with some trend data going back to 1977-78. Sixteen charts and 12 tables update data on undergraduate student fees for California public colleges and…

Presents and dispels nine popular conceptions concerning the steady state in higher education: dropping enrollments, management techniques, and student aid programs. (Author/PG)

Brief notes discuss current developments such as a bank loan program for parents with university-age children; a high school student-run credit union; and charging education fees with credit cards. (JF)

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ACT, THE NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE ACT OF 1965, IS TO ENABLE THE COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION TO (1) ENCOURAGE STATES AND NONPROFIT PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH LOAN INSURANCE PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN ELIGIBLE INSTITUTIONS, (2) PROVIDE A FEDERAL PROGRAM OF STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE FOR STUDENTS…

The Guaranteed Student Loan Program (GSL) is made up of two components: a State or private nonprofit agency loan insurance program and a Federal loan insurance program. Students in post-secondary institutions can obtain long-term loans on which the government generally pays the interest while the student is in school. The government bears all…

This document presents data on student financial aid in higher education institutions for academic year 1966-67. Highlights of the findings include: (1) student financial aid totaled $1.3 billion; (2) non-Federal sources provided more of this aid than did Federal sources; (3) the student aid was divided almost equally between public and private…

This biweekly newsletter contains news and information about school improvement in the United States, designed expressly for parents and families. This issue highlights federal student loan interest rates, which have dropped to 3.37 percent, the lowest in nearly 35 years, saving money for millions of borrowers.

This report addresses concerns that the Department of Education may have erroneously made overpayments of as much as $400 million to schools participating in the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (FDLP) during the Department's conversion to a new computerized payment system. The investigation found that because the transition to the new…

The Council for the Management of Educational Finance (Council) and the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TG) are pleased to provide this guide, one in a series of default aversion resources available to the higher education community. Originally published in 2000 and revised in 2003, this guide has now been updated to reflect recent…

Financial aid, still sometimes administered late as an afterthought, is now on the top of the list of priorities in college selection. Students can no longer afford to default other selections while waiting for Number One to make up its mind. The authors have co-authored a book titled, "Shaping an Effective Admissions Program." This is a revised…

Presents recommendations and results of an evaluation program of financial aid administration at a small college. (PG)

Computer packaging, combining various sources of student assistance into one coordinated package for each student, saves time and money in making financial aid decisions. (Author/PG)