A Discussion and Analysis of the "Ability to Benefit" Provisions in Title IV.

Riddle, Wayne

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ERIC Number: EJ352737

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Publication Date: 1986

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A Discussion and Analysis of the "Ability to Benefit" Provisions in Title IV.

Riddle, Wayne

Journal of Student Financial Aid, v16 n2 p4-16 Spr 1986

The "ability to benefit" provision in Title IV, Higher Education Act, and the Reagan Administration's proposal to eliminate it as a basis for student aid eligibility are discussed. Regulations and data related to the provision, pro and con arguments regarding "ability to benefit," and policy alternatives are described. (MLW)

Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Standards, Access to Education, Eligibility, Federal Legislation, Postsecondary Education, Proprietary Schools, Student Financial Aid

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Laws, Policies, & Programs: Higher Education Act Title IV; Middle Income Student Assistance Act

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