A 1985 survey showed that NCAA members favored mandating annual audits of athletics budgets by institutional or independent auditors. Development of Tennessee's internal audit system is described, and its internal audit procedures is outlined. (MLW)

A general summary of NCAA rules and regulations in easy-to-read form is provided for prospective student-athletes, high schools and junior college officials, representatives of NCAA member institutions, and other interested individuals. These guidelines relate primarily to recruiting, eligibility, transfering, and financial aid. (Author/MLW)

The US Department of Education's plan to redesign the systems used to deliver student financial aid--the Integrated Student Aid Delivery System (ISADS) Project--is discussed. Background on the origins of the ISADS project is provided and its broad implications for postsecondary institutions are considered. (MLW)

Dollar amounts of need-based and non-need-based state financial aid to students are tabulated for undergraduate and graduate and professional students for each state, including the number of awards and total and average award size in each category. (MSE)

In a keynote address, the speaker discussed the findings and recommendations in the report of the National Commission for Student Financial Assistance, issued December 1983. (PD)

Cites works relevant to the higher education of Blacks and minority group members. Lists references alphabetically under the following headings: (1) financial aid on the campus; (2) Chicanos in higher education; and (3) race and equality on California campuses. (GC)

The Pocket Guide to U.S. Higher Education provides a series of markers that outline the shape and complexity of higher education. More importantly, this guide identifies a variety of resources and organizations that can add detail to specific aspects of this enterprise. And, of course, many colleges and universities maintain informative Web sites…

The purpose of the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program (FSEOG) is to encourage schools to provide grants to exceptionally needy undergraduate students to help pay for postsecondary education. This volume provides information about the FSEOG eligibility and payments. The chapters are: (1) "Participation, Fiscal…

Private loans also known as private-label loans or alternative loans, have long been part of the student financial aid equation, but are receiving new attention in recent years. Understanding who gets private loans and their reasons for borrowing these loans is critical for policymaking, but little research has been done. This report explores the…

Improvements in economic conditions and state finances brought some welcome developments in student charges and financial aid at public colleges and universities in 2004-2005, but widespread concern over college affordability continues. Even though tuition and fee increases have moderated, upward pressure on college prices remains, as rising…

To address system problems and other management weaknesses, in 1998 Congress created the Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) within the Department of Education. This office adopted a new approach to systems integration using middleware (software that can allow an application to access data residing indifferent databases) and Extensible Markup…

In 1997, Arizona policymakers created a $500 tax credit for contributions to organizations that give students scholarships to attend private K-12 schools. This analysis considers Arizona's experience with the tax credit. Researchers surveyed and interviewed representatives of Arizona's scholarship organizations and examined information from the…

This document is the participant's guide for fiscal management training for administrators managing an institution's Title IV program funds. The workshop is designed to prepare participants to understand an institution's responsibilities with regard to Title IV. It describes the recordkeeping requirements of the Title IV program and the accounting…

To assist Congress as it prepares for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act, a study was undertaken of Title IV aid programs and higher education tax provisions designed to assist students and families. Focusing on the HOPE and Lifetime Learning tax credits. Data from the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study and other databases were…

This volume lists the unique codes assigned by the Department of Education to all postsecondary institutions (public, private, and proprietary) participating in the student aid program under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. The list is organized by state, and alphabetically by institution within each state. Introductory information details…