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financial aid
April 25, 2018
Villaraigosa advocates for new university campus in Stockton and tuition aid tied to public service
The former Los Angeles mayor proposed young people work in service jobs for a year in exchange for later receiving grants for tuition and books at state colleges and universities. He also pushes for new campuses to serve the Central Valley.
Larry Gordon And Mikhail Zinshteyn
April 15, 2018
From public housing to college: new national pilot helps low-income students in LA make that journey
A federally funded pilot program is bringing college and financial aid counseling to low-income students who live in public housing projects in nine cities, including Los Angeles. Whether it expands nationwide depends on results and funding.
Larry Gordon
February 25, 2018
Colleges offer micro grants to get cash-strapped students across finish line
California colleges join others nationwide offering mini-grants to help needy seniors finish their studies and graduate.
Larry Gordon
February 2, 2018
Despite low tuition, California college students take on debt for other costs
A report recommends California provide greater and more broadly focused financial aid to help college students afford other expenses, such as housing.
Nico Savidge
January 23, 2018
Bed, books, meals & cell phone: New study to tally real costs of college in California
The upcoming survey by the California Student Aid Commission will be the first of its scope since 2006. It will seek information from about 100,000 students in all the public and private higher education sectors about housing, food, books, transportation, technology and other costs. Officials hope it could lead to improved financial aid.
Larry Gordon
October 10, 2017
Californians favor more college aid for both low- and middle-income students, poll finds
The poll by Berkeley IGS/EdSource found nine out of ten respondents think that more aid for low-income students is very or somewhat important. Republicans show less support than Democrats.
Larry Gordon
October 5, 2017
New online tool to track and encourage college aid applications statewide
About 56 percent of California high school seniors applied for federal or state financial aid for college. The new dashboard aims to increase that number and allow schools to compare their statistics to other schools around California.
Larry Gordon
August 30, 2017
Trump wants to cut college work study amid calls to boost job aid to public campuses
The Trump administration has proposed cutting work-study funding in half. Reformers want the payment formula to be changed so that expensive, private colleges don't receive so many advantages in the program.
Larry Gordon And Mikhail Zinshteyn
August 22, 2017
California wants to simplify its $2 billion-a-year college aid programs
The state's student aid commission is looking for ideas to consolidate various Cal Grants and other grant programs.
Larry Gordon
August 20, 2017
'A pathological optimist,' counseling award winner urges students to pursue college aid
Statewide award recipient Lynda McGee was praised for her efforts to get low-income students into college. She says that some students should try to attend college away from home to have a better shot at finishing in four years.
Larry Gordon
August 6, 2017
Quick Guide: Understanding Cal Grant financial aid for college students
Cal Grants are among the most generous state-funded student aid programs in the nation and can cover entire tuition at CSU and UC.
Larry Gordon
June 13, 2017
California middle class families may still get scholarship help
The Legislature wants to maintain financial aid for UC and CSU students from families earning between $80,000 and $150,000 a year. But that conflicts with Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to phase out the program.
Larry Gordon
May 22, 2017
California colleges welcome revived federal Pell grants for summer school
To the happy surprise of some officials, thousands of California students may benefit from the expansion of federal Pell grants into summer sessions. The extra funding is expected to help speed up the time to graduation for low-income students.
Larry Gordon
May 22, 2017
White House seeks billions in cuts to higher education spending
Trump's budget proposal must still win Congressional approval. Among the deep spending cuts are $143 billion in cuts to higher education over the next decade, according to a budget summary released on Monday.