February 19, 2026
Arizona State University has been expanding its footprint in California for years and some students here say it offered programs they could not have found at California colleges.
But the California Student Aid Commission has denied Arizona State’s requests for Cal Grants, saying state law does not open the program to out-of-state public universities.
Guests:
- Jessica Lopez, California-based graduate, Arizona State University
- Amy DiPierro, reporter, EdSource
Read more from EdSource: Arizona State navigates financial aid pitfalls of California expansion
Education Beat is a weekly podcast hosted by EdSource’s Zaidee Stavely and produced by Coby McDonald.
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