Higher Education Amendments

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Higher Education Amendments - Extends the authorization for appropriations in the amout of $110,000,000 to carry out the provisions of the Higher Education Act of 1965. Removes specified limitations for grants under such Act to developing institutions on Indian reservations or if such grant will increase higher education for Spanish speaking people. Increases the membership of the Advisory Council on Developing Institutions from nine members to twelve. Includes as a purpose of the student assistance program under such Act the providing of educational opportunity grants to students who would otherwise be unable to obtain the benefits of a postsecondary education. Extends basic educational opportunity grants under such Act through fiscal year 1979. Provides that the amount of the basic grant shall not exceed 50 percent of the difference between the cost of attendance at an eligible educational institution and the expected family contribution with respect to that student. Authorizes the Commissioner of Education to prescribe by regulation an average cost of attendance at such institution in lieu of the actual cost if such regulation will assist in the administration of such programs. …