Report: Cal Grant Reform Vital to Equitable Access for BIPOC, Low-Income Students

TICAS and partners expressed support and opposition to key investments or policy changes proposed in the 2023-24 State Budget.

A coalition letter from 20 member organizations of the Californians for College Affordability coalition expresses appreciation for the efforts to sustain key recent higher education commitments in Governor Newsom’s revised budget,

In a joint report released today, The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) and The Education Trust-West urge California lawmakers to keep their promise in ensuring educational equity for BIPOC students and students with the greatest need by investing in Cal Grant Reform starting in the 2023-24 state budget.

In response to the Senate HELP Committee's request for input on the reauthorization process for the Education Sciences Reform Act, TICAS urged Chairman Sanders and Ranking Member Cassidy to center racial and economic equity by improving postsecondary outcomes for all students -- especially Black, Latino, Indigenous, and underrepresented AAPI students.

The Institute for College Access & Success (TICAS) released a new collection of papers from leading researchers examining how policymakers can make debt-free college a reality for all students.

In a letter to the California Assembly on Higher Education Committee, the Californian for College Affordability Coalition (led by TICAS) expressed concern for AB 811 (Fong). While well-intentioned, in its current form, AB 811 could have unintended consequences for California Community Colleges (CCC) students, particularly those from low-income backgrounds and students of color.