An Assessment of HEW Student Financial Assistance Programs. Survey of Presidents of Postsecondary Institutions, Region VIII.

The presidents of all postsecondary institutions in the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare's Region VIII (comprised of the states of Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota) were surveyed to determine important issues in the administration of federally-supported student financial aid programs. The survey instrument was an open-ended letter, a format chosen to allow unlimited response. A 58 percent response rate was achieved. Responses were categorized into those relating to the overall philosophy and operation of the programs, and those relating to specific programs. Caution was exercised to prevent "prioritizing" or evaluating the merit of individual issues, and in the report, direct quotations are used liberally to reflect the respondent's viewpoint. (MSE)