Suggests that recent cuts in federal aid to higher education have caused changes in admission policies which favor more affluent students, while students from less affluent areas receive fewer publications and their schools are not visited as often by college recruiters. (JAC)

This Braille publication describes the student financial aid programs of the U.S. Department of Education and advises students about paying for college. It outlines things a student should ask about college and how to obtain financial aid, whether grants, work-study, or loans. Chapters provide information on: (1) "Education after High School"; (2)…

This publication in Braille describes the student financial aid programs of the U.S. Department of Education. It outlines things a student should ask about a college and discusses paying for college. Federal student aid includes grants, work-study, and loans. Chapters of this guide provide information on the following: (1) Education after High…

This guidebook contains reviews of more than 160 resources focused on the college financial aid process and background information on all aspects of the process. Included are resources to help complete federal student aid forms and advice about other types of public and private scholarships, grants, and loans. The chapters are: (1) "Introduction";…

This booklet explains problems posed by prior drug convictions to college-bound students seeking federal financial aid. Under a new law which takes effect on July 1, 2000, some students who have drug convictions may be ineligible for federal student aid. For possession of illegal drugs, students are ineligible from the date of conviction for one…

The online version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) allows students to apply for federal financial aid using the Internet. In many cases, FAFSA on the Web may be used to apply for financial aid from other sources, such as states or schools. Data are secured, so sending an application through the Internet is as safe as…

Noting that one of the objectives of the Learning between Systems project was to design family loan programs as a potential form of financing to help families pay for early care and education, two studies examined the feasibility of such loan programs. First, focus groups were conducted in five American cities, wherein parents were asked to…

The Federal School Code List is intended as a resource for anyone who is completing a: 2000-2001 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), 2000-2001 Renewal FAFSA, 2000-2001 FAFSA Express, 2000-2001 FAFSA on the Web, or 2000-2001 Renewal FAFSA on the Web application. The list is arranged alphabetically by state and then institution, and…

This report contains data on the number and dollar amounts of Minnesota State Grants received by Minnesota undergraduates for Fiscal Year 2004 (academic year 2003-2004). Minnesota State Grants are coordinated with Federal Pell Grants, so the tables and graphs also show combined Federal Pell and State Grant awards. In addition, since ability to pay…

The ability to manipulate student aid effectively is seen as crucial in the enrollment crunch of the 1980s, and trustees should make sure they have a knowledgeable financial aid officer. Federal dollars in student aid add up to 93 percent of the federal government's contribution to higher education. (Author/MLW)

Identified and analyzed the college participation decisions of 13,000 eligible non-recipients of Tennessee state financial aid in fall 1999. Found that 81 percent were enrolled in higher education, but the negative effects of non-receipt of state aid and preexisting economic conditions were found in patterns of institution selection and in…

College admission professionals use the interview process as a tool for evaluating prospective students. Academic credentials and standardized test scores may attest to a student's academic ability, but they do not provide reliable insight into a student's motivation, character, intellect or basic values. To assist in this evaluation process,…

An evaluative study was done by the Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance of the structure and costs of multiple data entry (MDE) processing for work on applications for higher education financial aid through federal programs. The Committee reviewed reports, met with Department of Education staff, completed a position paper, and…

This volume lists the unique codes assigned by the Department of Education to all postsecondary institutions (public, private, and proprietary) participating in student aid programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The list is organized by state, and alphabetically by institution within each state. Introductory information explains how…

This pamphlet provides a summary of the educational benefits available to U.S. Selective Reserve personnel under the Montgomery GI Bill-Selected Reserve Educational Assistance Program, Chapter 106 of Title 10 U.S. Code, Public Law 101-237. The pamphlet, in question and answer form, includes information describing how qualified persons can receive…