Every student, who meets some basic eligibility requirements, can get some type of financial aid regardless of age or family income. Federal student aid is a financial aid from the federal government to help a student pay for education expenses at an eligible college, technical school, vocational school, or graduate school. There are three…

WICHE (the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education) is a regional, nonprofit organization. WICHE and its 15 member states work to improve access to higher education and ensure student success. Its student exchange programs, regional initiatives, and its research and policy work allow it to assist constituents throughout the West and…

The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Professional Student Exchange Program enables students in 12 Western states to enroll in selected out-of-state professional programs, usually because those fields of study are not available at public institutions in their home states. Exchange students receive preference in admission.…

Guidelines for students seeking financial aid are provided for six federal programs. General information about seeking financial aid and rights and responsibilities of the student as consumer are outlined. The following federal aid programs are covered: the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program, the Guaranteed Student Loan Program, the…

This guide for study abroad is designed for American college students, and addresses the following issues: (1) the differences between American and foreign university systems and the lack of language proficiency in American students wishing to study abroad; (2) the alternatives to enrolling in a foreign university; (3) the advantages of American…

New procedures for the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program that must be followed for the 1978-79 academic year are presented. Financial aid administrators must follow these procedures to validate Office of Education selected Student Eligibility Reports. A uniform method of validating both Student Eligibility Reports not selected by the…

This manual sets forth policy for the Law Enforcement Education Program. The provisions of the manual apply to all participating institutions of higher education and to student recipients of program grants and loans. It also guides the activities of all program and state personnel who are involved in the administration of the program. The manual…

This catalog is composed of brief descriptions of and extensive indexes to federal programs that provide educational benefits to the American public. It includes all programs administered by the U.S. Office of Education as well as programs administered by other federal agencies in support of educational services, professional training, or library…

This guide describes Federal student aid programs, how to apply for them, and what these programs entail. Guidelines are provided on the ways to find out about student financial aid that is available and how to choose a school carefully. Additionally examined are student eligibility requirements, financial need rules, dependency status, steps in…

A systematic method of helping students and parents apply to college and acquire financial assistance to attend college was developed in a transportable model during the 1975-1976 school year at McArthur High School, Hollywood, Florida. The model was transported to the senior counselors of high schools through 15 hours of inservice training. The…

Information is provided about the four-year undergraduate colleges of the State University of New York for 1979. The profile concerns the location and a brief description of the campuses; the general availability, type, and requirements of housing; campus activities; enrollment figures for fall l977, tuition costs, admission criteria, academic…

A curriculum guide to the graduate program of higher education at Florida State University, Tallahassee is presented. Established in 1957, the higher education program has been ranked among the top 10 of 83 in the United States during the past 10 years. Each student's program of studies is designed with course options and other learning…