October 22, 1999

Student Aid From the Private Sector: Dramatic Increases Are Possible

By WILLIAM C. NELSEN

Over the years, we have established an unusual partnership in America to enable students to attend colleges, universities, and vocational schools. The partnership involves students and their families, higher-education institutions, state and federal governments, and businesses and other private-sector organizations. Within that mix, the private sector plays a crucial role.

Unfortunately, however, we in higher education have not paid enough attention to the

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