As part of a series of field hearings across the nation on the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act of 1965, the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education met in Great Falls, Montana, to hear testimony specifically on access to education for children of middle class farm families in Montana. In the course of the hearing witnesses touched on the proposed Middle Income Student Assistance Act, whether farms should be considered liquid assets, simplifying the aid application process, non-traditional students, and educating the future work force. Among the witnesses were James R. Craig, Montana State University; Stacey Hargesheimer, University of Montana student; Heather L. Martin, parent; Kay Norenberg of Montana Women Involved in Farm Economy; Elsie Redlin of the Montana Farmers Union; Mr. Sheilds, president College of Great Falls; and Audrey Thompson, Director of Admissions, College of Great Falls. The prepared statements of the witnesses are included. (JB)