Descriptions of federal and New York State 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 following: Tuition Assistance Program, Supplemental Tuition Assistance Program, Aid for Part-Time Study, Vietnam Veterans Tuition Awards, Regents College Scholarships, Regents Professional Education in Nursing Scholarships, Regents Scholarships in Cornell University, Student Aid to Native Americans, Regents Physician Loan Forgiveness Program, Regents Award for Children of Deceased or Disabled Veterans, Regents Awards for Children of Deceased Police Officers and Firefighters, Guaranteed Student Loan Program, Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, Auxiliary Loans to Assist Students, Higher Education Opportunity Program, and the Educational Opportunity Programs. The federal programs include the following: Pell (Basic) Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants, National Direct Student Loan Program, College Work-Study Program, and Veterans Administration Benefits. (SW)