Topics Financial Aid

April 3, 2023

Changes to college student eligibility for CalFresh | Quick Guide

CalFresh eligibility rules for students are changing in June. College students are being urged to apply before June 10.

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.

February 28, 2023

Biden’s plan to forgive student loans may be in jeopardy after Supreme Court arguments

Conservative majority on U.S. Supreme Court expressed doubts about canceling $400 billion in student loan debt.

February 3, 2023

CSU’s housing grants aim to prevent rent crises among students

CSU students now have access to housing grants if they're struggling to pay rent, thanks to a $10 million systemwide increase in state funding for basic needs.

January 24, 2023

First-generation college students: Don't be afraid to ask for help

Finishing is college is hard, especially for those who are the first in their families to seek a higher education. So take guilt-free advantage of available resources.

January 17, 2023

Reactions to the governor's higher education budget proposals

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2023-24 January budget proposal for California's public college and university systems.

September 26, 2022

The struggles of attending college while caring for a dying parent

As her mother was dying, the bond they shared fuels her caregiving daughter's determination to get through Cal State Dominguez Hills.

August 24, 2022

Californians see debt cancellation as a first step; some say more is needed to make an impact

Biden's loan forgiveness plan helps, but some say they still have lots of student debt.

August 16, 2022

It’s time to end scholarship displacement

A little-known but common practice where one form of a student’s financial aid, like a university grant, is reduced or canceled when the student receives an outside scholarship affects thousands of students across California and the United States.

Nadja Jepsen and Sbeydeh Viveros-Walton

Commentary

June 7, 2022

We must reform Cal Grants to better support community college students

The current Cal Grant program creates artificial barriers for community college students to qualify for financial aid, which in turn affects both student access and success.

Marisa Perez and Byron D. Clift Breland

Financial Aid

May 12, 2022

Advocates of major changes to Cal Grant look to Newsom

After California Gov. Gavin Newsom last fall vetoed an overhaul of the state's main financial aid program, advocates for change are hopeful he will support their proposals this year.

Michael Burke

Financial Aid

January 26, 2022

Covid blamed as fewer California high school students file FAFSA applications

Financial aid applications from California high school seniors lagging with about a month before priority deadline.

Ashley A. Smith

Commentary

January 13, 2022

The right priorities? Reactions to Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 higher ed budget

Leaders representing all segments of California’s education system share their reactions to the governor’s 2022-23 January budget proposal.

EdSource staff

College & Careers

January 11, 2022

Newsom offers new money if California college systems meet equity goals

Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed $39.6 billion for California's three public higher education segments and the California Student Aid Commission.

Michael Burke And Ashley A. Smith

Q&A

January 3, 2022

California's Assembly Higher Education Committee chairman reflects on last term

California Assemblyman Jose Medina sat down with EdSource to reflect on his years as Higher Education Committee chairman and outline his priorities for his last year in office.