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Financial Aid
March 25, 2024

What to know about free money waiting in state-funded savings accounts | Quick Guide

Under the CalKIDS program, upon graduating, children across California get to use state-provided money for college or career training.

Lasherica Thornton
Foster Youth
January 9, 2024

Two types of housing vouchers for foster youth | Quick Guide

Two federal housing vouchers for transition-age foster youth, FUP and FYI, go largely underutilized in California.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Quick Guides
January 5, 2024

What to know about the new FAFSA | Quick Guide

The 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, was delayed by months this year due to changes that created a new, simplified form.

Ashley A. Smith
English Learners
January 2, 2024

What parents of English learners need to know | Quick Guide

It can be difficult to understand whether your child is progressing toward proficiency in English. Here's a quick guide for parents.

Zaidee Stavely
State Education Policy
December 15, 2023

A refresher on the California School Dashboard | Quick Guide

After a three-year hiatus, the color-coded accountability tool offers multiple measures of performance for all student groups in every school, district, and county office of education.

John Fensterwald
The debt to degree connection
October 6, 2023

What you need to know about student loan debt and repayments | Quick Guide

The end of the pandemic pause means student borrowers as of Oct. 1 resumed loan payments. Here's a guide for anyone who owes college debt or who is looking to borrow money for college.

Ashley A. Smith
Foster Youth
September 26, 2023

Educational rights for youth in the child welfare system | Quick Guide

Children in out-of-home placements, like foster care, in the child welfare system have access to particular educational rights.

Betty Márquez Rosales
California State University
September 5, 2023

Central Valley students to benefit from new Fresno State program | Quick Guide

Access to Fresno State's library as a ninth grader; a summer experience in 10th and 11th grade; on-the-spot acceptance by 12th grade: These are some benefits of a new Fresno State program.

Lasherica Thornton
Quick Guides
August 1, 2023

Universal transitional kindergarten at Los Angeles Unified | Quick Guide

The Los Angeles Unified School District says it's on track to roll out universal transitional kindergarten, or UTK, this coming fall – two years ahead of the state’s deadline for all public elementary schools.

Mallika Seshadri
Community Colleges
July 27, 2023

What to know about bachelor's degrees at California Community Colleges | Quick Guide

Bachelor's degrees are now offered at 27 of California's community colleges, giving students a more accessible, lower-cost option for a four-year degree.

Michael Burke
Foster Youth
July 11, 2023

Federal financial aid for foster youth | Quick Guide

Foster youth applying for federal financial aid need to keep certain considerations in mind as they complete their application. This quick guide answers questions on those considerations.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Federal Education Policy
April 18, 2023

Who's on the team: A guide to the latest federal actions about transgender athletes

Title IX guidelines support transgender students' right to play on the team that matches their gender identity.

Carolyn Jones
Quick Guides
April 3, 2023

Changes to college student eligibility for CalFresh | Quick Guide

CalFresh eligibility rules for students are changing in June. College students are being urged to apply before June 10.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Quick Guides
January 17, 2023

What you need to become a substitute teacher in California | Quick Guide

Substitute teachers became harder to find after the Covid-19 pandemic closed classrooms, but higher pay and fewer requirements are making the job more attractive.

Diana Lambert
Quick Guides
January 9, 2023

Most homeless students are doubled-up. What does that mean? | Quick Guide

Many California students live doubled-up with other families and friends. Schools need to better identify those students.

Betty Márquez Rosales