A changing economy in Michigan means that education beyond high school, whether it's a degree or training for a specific skill or job, is more important than ever. But in Michigan, low- and middle-income families are seeing college costs continue to rise--for many, rising beyond their reach. Michigan has some of the highest public tuition levels…

A summary of new Congressional legislation, which promises far more federal aid to college students than to the institutions they attend." (Editor/SP)

Author concludes that financial aid to students is fundamentally more sound than general institutional support. (Editor)

Statements, tables, and letters relating to the (Basic Opportunity Grant) program provide materials pertaining to eligibility status and income range, net assets by total income, average family contribution by total income, home equity for all qualified dependent applicants, and family size allowance. (MJM)

In view of the large post-secondary enrollments of two-year colleges, and the heavy enrollment of students from low and moderate income families, their participation in institutionally administered federal financial assistance programs appears disproportionately low. The application, state allotment, and allocation procedures do not inherently…

The objective of the study is to provide a comparison of the educational assistance benefits available to returning servicemen under the three G.I. Bills that have been in effect since 1944. Most of the information deals with the almost 1.4 million veterans receiving educational benefits. Some data are included on the 19,500 vocational…

This monograph reviews the alternative tuition systems that colleges, universities, states, and the Federal Government have implemented, are in the process of developing, or have proposed to use in helping families pay for the escalating costs of postsecondary education. It considers models for pricing tuition, ways to keep tuition low, and…

The current treatment of student resources in the College Scholarship Service (CSS) need analysis procedures is reviewed, and suggestions for change in these procedures are offered. There is evidence to indicate that some increase in expected contribution from summer earnings should be made, but the amount of such an increase is difficult to…

Tables, graphs, and text summarize the most recent statistics available on financial aid available to students in postsecondary education including virtually all federal aid and the vast majority of state and institutional assistance. It revises earlier 1990s data and provides estimates for the academic year 1995-96. Study highlights include: (1)…

This monograph investigates and discusses the various approaches of innovative financing initiatives in higher education which have developed over the last few years. The 16 chapters and authors are as follows: "Stresses in the Student Financial Aid System" (Martin Kramer); "Evolution and Prospects of Financing Alternatives for…

Basic questions concerning the debate over tuition tax credits and expanded student aid and perspectives about the relationship between college costs and family income are discussed. The fundamental policy issues, rather than strictly economic issues, are the focus of attention. The most obvious challenge to existing policy has been support for…

This workbook assists college and vocational school bound American Indian students in determining their financial needs and in locating sources of financial aid. A checklist helps students assess the state of their knowledge of financial programs; a glossary defines terms pertinent to the realm of financial aid (i.e., graduate study programs,…