A review of the history of regulation in federal student financial aid programs indicates dramatic change and growth in the last three decades. Regulations of particular importance to aid administrators are highlighted, and two conclusions about recurring concern for the deservedness of aid recipients are drawn. (Author/MSE)

A specialist in law and college athletics and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Director of Enforcement discuss federal and state attempts at regulation of college sports. The first outlines reasons for, scope of, and success of congressional involvement. The second looks at similar issues at the state level and the NCAA's…

Department of Education regulations and initiatives designed to address problems of fraud, abuse, and loan default in federal student aid programs are examined. The scope and intrusiveness of some recent regulations are criticized, and unintended effects are noted, including increased administrative burdens on all institutions. (Author/MSE)