Title III of the Higher Education Act

Title III of the Higher Education Act authorizes a number of programs to strengthen institutions of higher education, particularly those serving needy and minority students. The FY 1987 appropriation for these programs was $144.208 million. This paper reviews the current provisions of title III, the title's recent appropriatios history, and the FY 1988 Budget Request for its programs.,Abstract -- Introduction -- Provisions. Part A-Strengthening Institutions ; Part B-Strengthening Historically Black Colleges and Universities ; Part C-Challenge Grants for Institutions Eligible for Assistance Under Part A of Part B ; Part D-General Provisions -- Recent Appropriations and FY 1988 Budget Request. Recent Appropriations ; FY 1988 Budget Request.,James B. Stedman, Specialist in Education, Education and Public Welfare Division,CRS 87-283 EPW,"March 31, 1987.",SuDoc# 14. 18/3