July 30, 1999

Year-2000 Computer Bug Said to Imperil Delivery of Student Aid

By STEPHEN BURD

Colleges and trade schools have not done enough to prepare for year-2000 computer problems and may be at a "high risk" for disruptions in student aid, according to a report released this month by the Inspector General's Office of the Education Department.

"Significant Y2K-related failures at these entities could disrupt the delivery of student aid and could put federal funds at risk," it says.

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