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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California Higher Education Coalition Applauds Governor Newsom and the Legislature for Reaching Final 2022-23 State Budget Agreement

California Higher Education Coalition Applauds Governor Newsom and the Legislature for Reaching Final 2022-23 State Budget Agreement

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Even After Legislative Intervention Many California Students Continue to Enroll in Remedial Coursework

Even After Legislative Intervention Many California Students Continue to Enroll in Remedial Coursework

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Reports

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Bearing the Burdens of College Costs: A Look at College Affordability by Student Race and Income at California’s Public Two- and Four-Year Colleges and Universities

Bearing the Burdens of College Costs: A Look at College Affordability by Student Race and Income at California’s Public Two- and Four-Year Colleges and Universities

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The Detrimental Costs of Remedial Education for California Community College Students

The Detrimental Costs of Remedial Education for California Community College Students

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Blog Posts

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California’s Historic 2022-23 State Budget: Governor Newsom & the Legislature Commit to Investments in Students

California’s Historic 2022-23 State Budget: Governor Newsom & the Legislature Commit to Investments in Students

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Update on the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Sunset Review

Update on the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education Sunset Review

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Coalition Work

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California Higher Education Coalition Applauds Governor Newsom and the Legislature for Reaching Final 2022-23 State Budget Agreement

California Higher Education Coalition Applauds Governor Newsom and the Legislature for Reaching Final 2022-23 State Budget Agreement

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