The purpose of this book is to provide background information on administration of financial aid and financial aid resources. Sections are written by experts in financial aid who represent various geographical areas as well as the various sections of postsecondary education. Sections cover: (1) history of institutional aid in the United States; (2) role and functions of the financial aid officer; (3) organizational structure of a financial aid office; (4) how an institutional aid office really works; (5) history of federal involvement in financial aid; (6) federal programs; (7) history of state involvement in financial aid; (8) state programs; (9) student resources; and (10) institutional financial aid resources. (Author/KE)