University of California

October 30, 2017

Wildfire victims get more time, financial help to apply to California public universities

Both the University of California and the California State University systems are giving students affected by the wildfires extra time, fee waivers and help with financial aid.

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.

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.

September 12, 2017

California pledges $30 million for Dreamers to pay for college, legal help

Funding is intended to help those threatened by Trump's decision to end DACA

September 11, 2017

'Transfer maze' awaits California community college students, advocacy group says

California’s community college students confront a series of frustrations as they navigate the path to a four-year degree, enduring confusing and sometimes contradictory policies that result in just a small share of students actually transferring to a Cal State or University of California campus, according to a new report.

Mikhail Zinshteyn

September 8, 2017

UC sues Trump over order to end protections for 'Dreamers'

UC President Janet Napolitano seeks to stop the reversal of the program she helped create.

Carolyn Jones

September 5, 2017

California's DACA students brace for uncertain future

Repeal of Obama-era immigration program leaves "Dreamers" anxious but prepared to fight back

Carolyn Jones, Larry Gordon, And Daniel J. Willis

September 5, 2017

Understanding DACA and education in California: a quick guide

A possible phase-out of DACA won't mean changes to California's financial aid to undocumented students. But those students are worried about their futures if they lose their permits to work legally and might face deportation.

Larry Gordon

August 31, 2017

College leaders urge changes to California's Higher Education master plan to improve access and affordability

The first of five hearings around the state starts to examine the 1960 plan that governs the missions of UC, CSU and community colleges. Legislators say it is time for some changes but that it could take years to develop concrete reforms.

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 23, 2017

UC faculty mentors will help the growing ranks of first-generation students

Almost half of UC's incoming freshman are in the first generation in their families to attend a four-year college or university. UC is bolstering counseling and other support for those students to help them graduate.