November 2, 2020
Tuition-free college is critical to our economy
Research shows that the private and public economic benefit of free college tuition would outweigh the cost.
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Tuition and Fees
January 23, 2020
University of California regents divided over tuition hikes; vote delayed
Tuition hike proposals met opposition from Gov. Newsom and students. No clear majority on UC board of regents.
Larry Gordon
January 21, 2020
Gov. Newsom, students protest University of California tuition hikes — vote delayed
Gov. Newsom and students opposed proposals to hike tuition at the University of California. Board of regents delayed vote.
Larry Gordon
July 11, 2019
University of California considers ways to increase tuition but with a price freeze guarantee
UC regents will consider plan to guarantee students stable tuition for up to six years while new students could get price hikes.
Larry Gordon
March 6, 2019
UC says higher tuition for out-of-staters will help Californians
Proponents say extra tuition from non-Californians will pay for classes, aid for state residents. Protesters fear only the rich from outside the state will afford UC.
Larry Gordon
January 22, 2019
Cal State pledges to freeze tuition in response to governor's budget plan
CSU tuition will be frozen for a second year in a row at $5,742 annually for full time undergraduates who are California residents. Undergraduates taking six or fewer credits still would pay $3,330.
Larry Gordon
June 20, 2018
Quick Guide: Tuition-free college in California
Over 1 million students already attend California colleges and universities tuition-free. A new law could add more students.
Nico Savidge
January 24, 2018
University of California postpones decision on $342 tuition hike after Brown criticism
UC leaders delay the vote until May to give extra time for lobbying in Sacramento for more state funding. They had said that the 2.7 percent increase was needed to increase enrollment, hire faculty, maintain buildings and improve mental health services. But Gov. Jerry Brown said regents should "reject outright" the plan to raise tuition.
Larry Gordon
December 6, 2017
What's that on my California college bill? Fresno's vote may signal a wider rebellion
State universities can not use tuition or state funds for student unions or many other services. So they turn to extra campus fees to pay for those. But now some students and faculty say those fees are getting too high. A referendum at Cal State Fresno defeated an annual $400 levy to build a new student union.
Larry Gordon
October 24, 2017
California community college tuition still the lowest nationally; UC above average, study finds
At $1,430 for a full-time student, the tuition and fees at California's community colleges are less than half the $3,570 national average, the College Board survey found.
Larry Gordon
September 13, 2017
University of California hints at tuition increase, starts review of overturned admissions
Tuition went up 2.7 percent to $12,630 for in-state undergraduates this fall, the first hike in six years. Officials say University of California system may need more revenue for next year.
Mikhail Zinshteyn
March 22, 2017
CSU $270 tuition hike triggers debate about access and affordability
As result of an 11-8 trustees vote, undergraduate tuition for a full-time student from California would rise to $5,742 a year, not including campus fees, housing and books. But officials say that increased grants will fully cover the increase for many students at CSU's 23 campuses.
Larry Gordon
January 26, 2017
UC regents approve first tuition hike in 6 years despite student opposition
California undergraduates will pay $336 more, bringing tuition and mandatory system wide fees to $12,630 a year. Room, board and books are extra.
Larry Gordon
January 24, 2017
California's public universities need more stable financing, report declares
The College Futures Foundation calls for more long-term budget plans and a hard look at how pension costs limit university spending on student support services.
Larry Gordon
January 2, 2017
Debate underway on CSU & UC tuition increase proposals; students protesting
Early proposals for the first possible tuition increases in six years call for a $270 hike at CSU and $300 at UC. Much awaits Gov. Brown's January budget plan.