Preserving Access through Student Financial Aid

Table of Contents

Issue No. 11
Fall, 2005

Opportunity Knocks
A summary of the system's performance relative to the first year of BFAP-SFAA (Board Financial Assistance Program -- Student Financial Aid Administration) augmentation
By Susan Jones

Navigating the Higher Education Act: What it Means to California Community Colleges
An Overview of Proposed Amendments Relevant to California Community Colleges
By Patricia Hurley, Ed.D.

A Common Linkage: How College Affordability and Financial Aid Impact Enrollment Management Efforts in California Community Colleges
Enrollment Management is not a simple matter of access
By Richard F. Rams

Student Loans
An explanation of loan options for students and parents
By Craig Yamamoto

The “I Can Afford College” Campaign
Statewide financial aid awareness campaign garners results, inspires change
By Scot Crocker

General Interest

Community Voice: Community Partners Reflect on Service-Learning
Research exploring the impact of service-learning on the community from a community partner perspective
By Jo Anna Tauscher Birdsall, Ed.D.

The Courage to Lead
Suggestions for Community College Student Services Administrators
By Dick Robertson, Ph.D.

Addressing the Emerging Leadership Gap: The California Community College Leadership Institute
A model program enhancing leadership development
By Robert H. Bell, Ed.D.

The Financial Aid Safety Net
A note from the editor
By Sharon K. Donoff