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University of California (UC)
College & Careers
June 29, 2021

Budget deal invests in financial aid, enrollment growth at California's colleges and universities

The budget approved by lawmakers will grow enrollment of California residents at UC and CSU while also expanding financial aid access.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
June 2, 2021

Legislature looks to expand financial aid at California's colleges

Reform to state's Cal Grant program would expand eligibility to an estimated 173,000 students while also increasing award amounts.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
May 28, 2021

Legislators crafting deal to reduce numbers of out-of-state students at University of California

Lawmakers expect to vote soon on a proposal to gradually reduce the share of out-of-state students who enroll at the University of California.

Michael Burke
Commentary
May 19, 2021

What did he get right? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's higher education budget

Leaders representing all segments of California's education system share their reactions to the governor’s May revision of the 2021-22 budget.

Andrew Reed And Alexander Montero
College & Careers
May 14, 2021

Tuition increase back on the table at University of California

After shelving a similar proposal last year, UC is considering increasing tuition for each class of freshmen beginning in fall 2022.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
May 6, 2021

Many colleges require vaccines immediately, but CSU and UC stick with plan to wait on FDA

CSU and UC will wait for full FDA approval before requiring Covid-19 vaccinations, but it's unclear if that will happen by the fall terms.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
April 23, 2021

California public universities’ vaccine requirement could impact more than 1 million students, faculty and staff

The requirements could affect more than 1 million students and staff, but will only take effect if the FDA gives full approval to a vaccine.

Michael Burke
Coronavirus
April 14, 2021

California universities plan a mix of in-person, virtual commencement ceremonies

Campuses including Fresno State, UC Riverside and California State University, Northridge will include in-person elements in their commencement ceremonies.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
Coronavirus
April 7, 2021

Vaccines on tap for California’s children, but what do parents say?

Children may soon be eligible for Covid-19 vaccinations, potentially helping California schools to fully reopen for in-person instruction.

Diana Lambert
College & Careers
March 17, 2021

California universities urge students to opt for a spring break staycation

Campus leaders across California are asking students to help lower the risk of spreading Covid-19 by staying local during spring break.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith
College & Careers
March 12, 2021

California's colleges and universities will receive $5 billion from federal rescue plan

California colleges and universities will share in $5 billion from the federal aid: Half will help students cover tuition and basic needs such as housing. The other half will ease campus losses in pandemic and costs of online classes.

Larry Gordon
College & Careers
March 9, 2021

California educators want Congress to double the maximum Pell Grant award

California higher education leaders support President Biden’s proposal to double the maximum amount of the Pell Grant, the main source of federal financial aid available to students.

Michael Burke
Legislation
February 23, 2021

California lawmakers propose Cal Grant reforms to help low-income students

Lawmakers have introduced legislation to make it easier for low-income students to access Cal Grants by changing eligibility standards.

Michael Burke
College Readiness
February 11, 2021

Why the University of California is seeing a massive surge in freshman applications

College access experts attribute the massive spike in applications partially to the elimination of the SAT and ACT in admissions.

Michael Burke
College & Careers
January 26, 2021

There’s still time: California State University extends some application deadlines

Facing pandemic problems, students get an extra two months or so at some campuses to figure out their college plans. Some universities fear enrollment drops.

Larry Gordon