An overview of the types of financial aid available to students in universities in Spain, in 1977/78. A major problem is that aid did not take into account wages lost as a result of having to forego gainful employment. Presents tabular data on recipients, provinces in which study was undertaken, subjects of study, and types of assistance. (DB)

There have been dramatic changes in the environment surrounding American higher education and admissions professionals have had to adapt to them. Demographics, new societal attitudes, new complexities in admissions work, and new economic restrictions are seen as having changed the admissions profession. (Author/MLW)

Describes the orientation and training program for graduate students chosen as teaching assistants in Speech Communication at Pennsylvania State University. The program involves an internship program and a graduate seminar offering theoretical and practicum training in teaching the basic course on the college level. (JMF)

Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that relate to graduate and professional education, including admissions and financial aid, are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

Proceedings from the Sixth Annual Meeting of the Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers that pertain to planning and management techniques, and systems development are summarized. The names and addresses of conference participants are included. (SF)

Describes the Department of Education's 2003 proposed revision of the Expected Family Contribution formula, which determines family eligibility for federal financial aid. In many cases, it will mean that parents requesting aid for September 2004 will appear to have higher after-tax incomes than they did the year before. Such changes would cut…

Regarding the University of Michigan affirmative action cases, addresses: (1) "What did the Supreme Court rule in 'Grutter' and 'Gratz'"?; "How are the rulings a departure?"; (2) impact of state referenda prohibiting race-conscious admissions; (3) ways of dealing with admissions and financial aid post-"Grutter"; and…

In response to Fischer (HE 527 626), the author considers his proposal to simplify and unify the need analysis used in the Pell grant program and other federal need-based student aid to be useful and well designed, avoiding some common political considerations as it improves procedures and increases equity. The alternative cost-saving aspects of…

Institutional spending on student aid rose 87 percent from 1980-81 to 1987-88, nearly doubling that of the federal government, with 53 percent of students receiving some aid. Recently, most aid was spent on grants and scholarships, generally based on need. Endowment and gifts supplied 30 percent, tuition and other revenues the remainder. Spending…

A survey administered to student loan recipients at their exit interview provided information about their characteristics (college of graduation, gender, race, grade point average, and age), post-graduation plans, anticipated annual income, estimated time for loan repayment, total debt, and monthly payment. (MSE)

Results of a national survey of financial aid officers provides information on current computer capabilities and the status of technological innovation in financial aid office administration. Obstacles to innovation and reasons to innovate were also investigated. (MSE)

A survey of junior high school student interest in career and postsecondary education planning found willingness to participate in planning activities and to sacrifice to achieve postsecondary educational goals are directly related to their post-high school plans. Early-awareness activities are unlikely to be well-received by a significant…

After suspension of its football program, Southern Methodist University has established a course, required of athletes, covering such topics as National Collegiate Athletic Association standards and regulations, dealing with agents and media, athletes' rights, the ethics of drug testing, and the significance of race and gender in college sports.…

Most Native American youth face a series of obstacles that make college attendance an even greater unlikelihood than for most other minority groups. Discusses the need for pre-college programs, improved financial aid procedures, and support for college attendance. (FMW)

A report compiled by the Center for Higher Education at Illinois State University, considered to be the definitive study of state financial support for higher education, is described. State appropriations figures continue to follow trends in regional economies. (MLW)