This study examined a sample of 2,475 undergraduate students to determine the influence of financial stress, debt loads, and financial counseling on retention rates. Results indicate, among other findings, that financial stress contributes to an increased likelihood of discontinuing college. Self-reported student loan debt contributes to an…

Solutions to the urban crisis, the Vietnam war, and other national problems require, and could be met by, the knowledge and manpower developed in American colleges and universities. But a severe financial crisis increasingly threatens even their normal operations. Enrollments have risen by about 3.5 million since 1930, with a large segment of this…

A summary of a paper that examines the University Grants Committee in England and its relationship to the government. (PG)

Author leans toward institutional support as the main method of applying federal aid to the problem of higher education for all classes of students. (IR)

THE PROBLEMS ARISING IN CONNECTION WITH LONG-TERM LOANS TO STUDENTS (ESPECIALLY NATIONAL DEFENSE STUDENT LOANS) ARE IDENTIFIED AND ANALYZED. MAJOR PROBLEMS INCLUDE--(1) THE ACCUMULATION OF A LARGE DEBT OFTEN UNJUSTLY INFLUENCES A STUDENT'S DECISION REGARDING GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, (2) REPAYMENT OF A DEBT BY AN ALUMNUS OFTEN SUBSTITUTES…

This document reports on a study which sought to identify the characteristics of students who default on loans obtained under the Stafford Student Loan Program. Twelve studies that were the products of original research and which addressed the characteristics of student loan defaulters were identified through literature searches and contacts with…

Problems in the administration of student aid programs are documented in this semiannual report by the Department of Educations's Office of Inspector General (OIG). Chapter 1 describes abuses of the Department of Education's student financial assistance (SFA) programs, improper screening of participating schools, illegal access by ineligible…

The College Scholarship Service Student Advisory Committee conducted a series of hearings in seven states and surveyed 250 students regarding financial aid problems. Specific problems are identified and recommendations by the committee are offered. (LBH)

Testimony is presented concerning the financial burden the United States government is expected to endure from the billions of dollars in loans it has guaranteed (and continues to guarantee) for business, education, housing, and other purposes, many of which are in areas now experiencing economically hard times. The testimony discusses predicting…

The problem of managing collection efforts on defaulted student loans under the guaranteed student loan program is discussed. This review was made to assist the Office of Education in developing collection guidelines and procedures to cope more effectively with the rapidly increasing backlog of defaulted loans. It is shown that changes in policy…

The administration of the Law Enforcement Education Program was investigated. The program was managed by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration until May 1980, when it was transferred to the new Department of Education. The program provides grants and loans to students enrolled in college programs leading to degrees in law enforcement or…

Traces the evolution of student financial aid for higher education and the implications for Black students and Black colleges. Concludes that retrenchment in federal aid has contributed to the decline in the number of Blacks in higher education and to the inability of Black colleges to provide educational access and quality. (FMW)