This literature survey examines trends in higher education requiring a broad base of support from the changing institutions and the people who have to respond to, plan for, and manage the changes. Trends are identified in the areas of enrollment, financial aid, curricula, faculty, financial status, and assessment. Trends affecting enrollment…

A survey of 58 American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education member institutions was conducted on the effects of efforts by schools, colleges, and departments of education to recruit bright and talented minority preservice teacher education students through the use of academic scholarships. Major findings include the following: (1) 30…

This document, the fifth in a series of student financial aid research reports, summarizes the results of three American College Testing (ACT) program studies of the new financial aid applicant categories of dislocated workers and displaced homemakers. The three studies involved description, verification, and simulation, respectively. The…

Disabled students (N=983) in the state of Washington were surveyed regarding what they felt they needed in postsecondary education services and facilities to gain the best possible education; 432 completed survey questionnaires were returned. The purpose of this paper is to describe how students' characteristics vary with the type of postsecondary…

This report contains current standard statistics on educational costs at degree-granting institutions in New York State. Data for the 5 years from 1983-84 to 1987-88 are provided. Section 1 provides a general overview of state fiscal support, over the 5 year period being studied, in total dollars and as a proportion of total state revenues.…

This pamphlet summarizes the accomplishments of the United States Department of Education's Office of Inspector General (OIG) during the 6-month period ended March 31, 1990. The pamphlet focuses on audit, investigative, and other activities, in order to provide information about current OIG efforts to prevent and detect fraud, waste, or…

In this congressional hearing on the Veterans' Education Amendments of 1986 and the New GI Bill, focus is on the testimony of those who will be most directly affected by its provisions--military recruiters, new recruits, senior noncommissioned officers, and leaders of National Guard and Reserve components. Testimony includes statements and…

A guide to federal student financial aid programs is provided for students. General information is provided on: eligibility, financial aid, application forms, records needed, the Student Aid Report (SAR), verification by applicants of the information reported on their applications, transfer students, deadlines, addresses where applications are…

Proposed levels of federal aid to college students and the national economic context are considered. Compared to fiscal year 1985 and 1986 budgets, the Reagan administration has requested $2.3 billion less in various financial aid programs. It has proposed legislation limiting federal grants, direct loans, or work study jobs to students from…

The economic value of higher education, whether it is a good investment, and ways that the value can be measured are described in this critical review of concepts and methods in the economics of higher education. Three parts form the structure of the book: (1) summary and stage setting; (2) the economic value of higher education: the classical…

The efforts of Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Virginia to increase the production of black recipients of the doctoral degree were studied. These five states have traditionally operated racially dual structures of postsecondary education. Secondary analyses of national and state data are provided, along with results of interviews with…

The financial position of Ontario universities is assessed relative to that of comparable U.S. institutions. To maintain and sustain Ontario's universities and thereby maintain and sustain Ontario's competitive position in today's global economy requires a significant financial investment. This study focuses primarily on 10 doctoral-level…

Guidelines are provided to assist in the interpretation of the regulatory requirements regarding disbursement of funds to students under Title IV student aid programs. Attention is also directed to the higher education community's self-regulation initiatives regarding refund and repayment, as well as the Department of Education's regulations in…

A guide for foreign students who need information on the cost of higher education in the United States is presented. Responsibilities of foreign students in meeting these costs are addressed, along with types of financial help that may be available to them from colleges and other sources, applying for financial aid, and planning the financial…

This directory lists and describes programs for minority group members in the areas of career information, employment skills development, and financial aid for higher education. It is divided into three sections. Section 1 covers general employment and educational assistance programs, including national, regional, and area scholarship programs,…