ACKNOWLEDGMENTS





     I would like to thank Dr. Julio Gonzalez and Dr. Irene Dunne



for their direction, assistance, and guidance.  In particular,



Dr. Gonzalez's recommendations and suggestions have been



invaluable for the project and for software improvement. 



     I also wish to thank Dr. James Michener, Dr. Esther 



Williams, and Mr. Edward Deming, who have all taught me 



techniques of programming and writing.  Thanks are also due to 



Ms. Carol Morales, commuter specialist, Mr. Henry Chea, 



eligibility supervisor, and Mr. Hau Luu, tax consultant, for their 



assistance.



     Special thanks should be given to my student colleagues who 



helped me in many ways.  Finally, words alone cannot express the 



thanks I owe to Don Smith, my husband, for his encouragement and 



assistance.