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student financial aid
Financial Aid
February 2, 2024

Expanding Cal Grants? Tight state budget makes it unlikely this year

A planned reform of California’s main financial aid program, which would expand eligibility to 150,000 additional students, is in jeopardy.

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
College & Careers
June 15, 2023

Pell Grant eligibility for students in prisons to be reinstated in July

For the first time in nearly 30 years, the federal Pell Grant will be reinstated for incarcerated students on July 1, but advocates say access will remain challenging.

Betty Márquez Rosales
Financial Aid
March 15, 2023

Expansion of college financial aid in California may be at risk

Lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed last year to make major changes to Cal Grants, contingent on available revenue. But now the state faces a bleak budget forecast.

Michael Burke
Commentary
August 24, 2021

Financial aid is complicated, the value of simplifying it is easy to understand

Assembly Bill 1456 simplifies an overly complicated system and removes eligibility barriers that have restricted financially vulnerable students from accessing Cal Grants.

Jaclyn Piñero
College & Careers
May 30, 2019

Newsom's plan to aid parents enrolled in California colleges runs into resistance

Gov. Newsom said college students who are parents of dependent children deserve a special helping hand. But legislators say they want to aid a wider group of older students.

Larry Gordon