Descriptions of New York State and federal student financial aid programs as of November 1981 are presented for use by postsecondary institutions in compliance with part 53 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. These descriptions may be used in the preparation of catalogs or bulletins and include information of application procedures, methods of selection of recipients and allocation of awards, award schedule, and responsibilities of recipients. The following state-administered programs are included: Tuition Assistance Program; Supplementary Tuition Assistance Program; Regents College Scholarships; Regents Professional Education in Nursing Scholarships; Regents Scholarships in Cornell University; Regents Scholarships for Professional Education in Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, or Veterinary Medicine; Regents Physician Shortage Scholarships; Herbert H. Lehman Graduate Fellowships; Regents Awards for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans; Regents Awards for Children of Deceased Police Officers and Firemen; Student Aid to Native Americans; Guaranteed Student Loan Program; Parents Loans for Undergraduate Students; Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students; Higher Education Opportunity Program; Educational Opportunity Program; Search for Elevation and Education Through Knowledge; College Discovery Program; Work Incentive Program; and Vocational Rehabilitation. The federal programs include: Pell (Basic) Grants; Mayor's Scholarship Program; Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants; National Direct Student Loan Program; College Work-Study Program; Veterans Administration Educational Benefits; Federal Aid to Native Americans; and Social Security Payments to Children of Deceased, Disabled or Retired Parents. (SW)