This book evaluates the role of federal and state legislatures in subsidizing higher education and keeping college affordable for Americans of all economic and social backgrounds. Booknews Questions the role of federal and state government in subsidizing higher education and making it available to students of all economic backgrounds. Organized around three key issues: does federal student aid broaden the choices of disadvantaged students? are colleges more secure and more effective? has student aid made sharing costs fairer? Concludes with proposal to enhance federal government's role in financing education. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)