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Book SynopsisArchibald's clear explanation of the current system-its impact, strengths, and weaknesses-as well as his plans for reform, will be of interest to educators, administrators, students, and parents.
Trade Review[An] exhaustively researched and meticulously reasoned argument. -- Jennifer Patterson Lorenzetti University Business Offers an interesting series of ideas around a general premise that the roles and responsibilities of government and schools in higher education subsidies should be changed. -- David R. Smedley Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Administrators Newsletter 2004
Table of ContentsContents: Lists of Tables and Figures Preface and Acknowledgements1. Introduction 2. The History of Financial Aid in the United States 3. The Financial System: How It Works and How Well It Works 4. Theoretical Considerations: Access, Choice, Affordability, and Merit 5. Institutionally Funded Grants 6. Federal Loan Gaurantees 7. Eligibility for Financial Aid and Other Redesign Issues 8. Evaluating the Redesign Proposals 9. On Political Feasibility 10. Final Thoughts: Facing Trade-offs Notes References Index
