In order to understand the relevance and applicability of current criteria restricting institutional lending and the possible need for further restrictions, the Congress of the United States mandated a study of institutional lender policy. The study's resources were a background report and literature review, case studies of state loan systems, a…

This publication offers a summary of a symposium designed to elicit dialogue on the costs and benefits of eliminating the restrictions on institutional lending in the Stafford Loan Program. Approximately 100 people, representing postsecondary institutions, commercial lenders, guaranty agencies, secondary markets, loan servicing groups, and…

The Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance held a hearing in California on the administration of federal student financial aid programs in higher education with emphasis on the simplification of need analysis and the delivery system, and outreach and early awareness programs. Testimony was offered by individuals from national and…