This guide, written in Spanish, describes federal student aid programs for postsecondary education and how to apply for them. It begins by outlining sources for learning about student aid, such as school financial aid administrators, state higher education agencies, foundations, organizations related to particular fields of interest and toll-free…

It is now possible to use the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant program, along with the College Work-Study program, as a tool to restrict unreasonable borrowing for the majority of students who need financial assistance. A new aid packaging methodology initiated by the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is described. (MLW)

A Central Missouri State University study of the effects of part-time employment on first-year grade point averages, credits earned, and second-semester retention found no significant differences between students employed in work-study or regular employment, or not employed. Implications for counseling and evaluating financial aid packages are…

Insufficient funding for college work-study programs, increased student loan defaults, unanticipated deficits in the federal Pell Grant program, and the climate of recession are creating serious problems for student financial aid. Some fear enrollments will be affected and federal programs will be further reduced. (MSE)

This study examined effects of participation in the Washington State Work Study program on students' career selection and full-time employment opportunities after graduation. The program provides financial assistance to needy students by stimulating and promoting their employment--as much as possible in jobs related to their academic pursuits or…

Information on college applications, acceptances, financial aid, and attendance is presented based on base-year and first follow-up data for the National Longitudinal Study and the High School and Beyond Study of the Federal Center for Education Statistics. The focus is on changes that occurred between 1972 and 1980 in the two senior cohorts. Many…

In response to the charge of developing ways for the state to assist families to meet rising college costs, while federal aid is declining, 20 initiatives are recommended for state action in four priority areas: access, excellence, financing alternatives, and efficiency. The following are among the recommendations: (1) continue to raise the…

Nationally obtained public testimony, evaluations of previous studies, discussions of prior recommendations, examinations of federal reports, and review of federal investigations have identified serious problems that threaten to undermine the integrity of federal student financial assistance programs, as well as public confidence in their…

The United States Commissioner of Education opposes tax credit legislation because tax credits are expensive and largely uncontrollable, and the benefits of tax credits are not effectively targeted on the families needing help. Tax credits are also deficient because they ignore the differences in college costs. Administratively, tax credits would…

Examined the relative importance of college housing to retention of students (N=226) receiving financial aid. Results indicated that persisters were more likely to have had good high school and aptitude test grades, reside in college residence halls, and receive college work study as a type of financial aid. (JAC)

Tables outlining federal financial support for higher education in the 1986 budget are presented including funds for the Department of Education and other federal agencies covering scientific research, health research and training, health professions, arts and humanities, and civil rights. (MLW)

This volume describes the institutional eligibility and administrative requirements for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. While the borrower's eligibility is the same under either program, the procedures are different because funds for Direct Loans are provided…

This volume describes the institutional eligibility and administrative requirements for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The borrower's eligibility is the same under either program, but the procedures are different because funds for Direct Loans are provided…

The aggregate financing of student aid by the federal government, state governments, and institutions over the past 25 years is discussed. Trends in the composition of aid delivered (grants, loans, and work study) are described. Over time comparisons in the numbers of recipients and aid per recipient are given by programs. (Author/MLW)

Investigated the impact of student characteristics and financial aid awards on degree completion rates of 2-year college students. Found that less than one-third obtained their degree, less than one-tenth of completers had a high school GPA of less than 2.0, federal loans and work study were positive predictors of degree completion, and federal…