Since 1980 a growing share of student aid costs has passed from government to institutions. The shift is directly tied to changes in the eligibility guidelines governing federal aid programs, and is severely affecting families' efforts to plan for college costs and institutions' ability to make important infrastructure expenditures. (MSE)

The Department of Education's fiscal year (FY) 1992 budget for higher education essentially freezes the FY 1991 funding level, with requested increases in student financial aid and categorical support offset exactly by proposed reductions. Most categorical programs will continue at their current funding level. (MSE)

Enlisted servicemen are signing up for the Montgomery GI Bill at rates well above those of previous contributory benefit programs. These figures and program regulations may help project veterans' use of benefits, but there are also a variety of factors that could change, influencing enrollments. (MSE)