Adopted in 1960, California’s Master Plan for higher education guarantees a place in college for every state resident who can benefit. The historic blueprint produced systems and programs that have served as models for other states and for countries across the globe.
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Statement on California Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal
Statement on California Governor Newsom’s 2021-22 Budget Proposal
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Out-of-Pocket College Costs Remain Unaffordable for Low-Income Californians, Strengthened State and Institutional Aid Can Help
Out-of-Pocket College Costs Remain Unaffordable for Low-Income Californians, Strengthened State and Institutional Aid Can Help
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What’s Aid Got to Do With It? The Importance of Incorporating Financial Aid Data in California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System
What’s Aid Got to Do With It? The Importance of Incorporating Financial Aid Data in California’s Cradle-to-Career Data System
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Charting the Course for Redesigning Financial Aid in California
Charting the Course for Redesigning Financial Aid in California
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Diving Deeper into College Affordability Gaps in California: The Real Total Costs of Community College Students
Diving Deeper into College Affordability Gaps in California: The Real Total Costs of Community College Students
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Updates and Upcoming Opportunities for California’s Longitudinal Data System
Updates and Upcoming Opportunities for California’s Longitudinal Data System
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Organizations Submit Support-if-Amended Letter to Strengthen AB 1456, Cal Grant Reform
Organizations Submit Support-if-Amended Letter to Strengthen AB 1456, Cal Grant Reform
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Coalition Letter from Californians for College Affordability Urging Legislature to Increase Number of Annually Available Competitive Cal Grants
