This quantitative correlational research included examination of whether relationships exist between philanthropic revenue, employment, and philanthropic research in the year 2019 for US philanthropic organizations. As US government resources decrease and societal needs increase, the reliance on philanthropic support to bridge unmet societal needs…

"Casualties of College Debt" uses the latest federal data on delinquency and default to better understand who student loan defaulters are, explores key themes of who defaults and why that emerged across over 20 in-depth conversations with a diverse group of experts, and lifts up the lived experience of default through voices of borrowers…

Declining government funding for higher education requires colleges and universities to seek alternative revenue streams, including through philanthropic fund-raising. Extension-based subject matter centers and other programs can benefit from the thoughtful supplementation of traditional revenue sources with individual, corporate, and private…

In the context of the coronavirus pandemic, and its expected economic impact, this European University Association (EUA) briefing explores the possible implications for university funding in Europe in the short to medium term. Based on a wealth of data collected under the EUA Public Funding Observatory over more than a decade, the briefing focuses…

This study compared the financial trends that occurred in intercollegiate athletics with the financial trends that occurred at institutions of higher education. The study focused on the 86 public institutions in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) and an analysis of the data was conducted for fiscal years 2006-2012. The study identified four…

The 2017-18 "Counselors and Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid" provides useful information to help high school counselors, TRIO and Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) staff, and other mentors advise students about financial aid for postsecondary education. This book focuses on the federal…

This "Trends in College Spending" update presents national-level estimates for the "Delta Cost Project" data metrics during the period 2001-11. To accelerate the release of more current trend data, however, this update includes only a brief summary of the financial patterns and trends observed during the decade 2001-11, with…

"Trends in Student Aid," an annual College Board publication since 1983, is a compendium of detailed, up-to-date information on the funding that is available to help students pay for college. This report sorts aid into grants, loans, tax benefits, and Federal Work-Study assistance. It documents funding from federal and state governments,…

This paper examined the modes of funding Nigerian universities with a view to assessing their adequacy and effectiveness. The implications of the mechanisms of funding on university performance were investigated. The history of university funding in Nigeria was explored in order to determine the causes of shift in financing the system since 1948…

Are we witnessing the privatization of public university research libraries? There is convincing evidence that, in an era of decreasing state support for public higher education, public universities have begun to resemble private universities, particularly in their sources of revenue. A number of indicators demonstrate that public universities,…

Examines the extent of nontraditional resources acquired by South Dakota high schools, examines superintendents' and principals' attitudes toward nontraditional revenue enhancement, and compares information about attitudes to reports of actual practice. South Dakota high schools are moderately successful in obtaining nontraditional revenues from…

Among the 25 largest foundations, giving is expected to increase substantially between now and 1975 under the 1969 Tax Reform Act. (Editor)

Most of the 50 colleges and universities cited for top foundation grant levels are on the list yearly, and are the nation's wealthiest and most prestigious institutions. Generally, they have staff to pursue funding and faculty with high-profile research projects. Some observers say foundations like to be associated with those colleges. The 1994-95…

Financial data reflecting institutional education and general revenue items/education and general expenditure items for Nebraska colleges and universities (years ending 1975-78) are presented. Education and general revenue include current fund revenue from: tuition and fees; state appropriations; local appropriations, federal appropriations,…