This publication describes programs administered by the US Office of Education to aid institutions of higher education, college students, research and community activity. Listings of programs supporting institutions are divided into categories of instructional improvement (26), facilities and equipment (7), and disadvantaged students (4). Support for individual students is divided into the two categories of general student financial aid (6) and aid for study in specific areas (14). Nine programs supporting research and 10 programs supporting community activity are listed and described. Information is included on Office of Education services to colleges and universities and publications on higher education. Appendices identify the legislation under which programs are administered, name sources of information on guaranteed student loans, name the regional directors of higher education and regional engineers, and list the ERIC Clearinghouses. (JS)