An analysis of the financial aid application procedure at Atlanta University

This study dealt with the administrative units of Atlanta University, especially its division into schools and departments as it relates to allocating student financial aid. A knowledge of the existing units with their variations and inconsistencies provides a groundwork for a more rational approach for the organization of these units.An ineffective communication system and the lack of financial resources were contributing factors that adversely affected the effectiveness and efficiency of the financial aid program. Research, interviews, and personal observations were the analytical tools employed in this study. Recommendations include the implementation of a staff development program to counter the apparent randomness of procedures in financial aid practices