July 31, 2019
We examine the history of California’s Student Tuition Recovery Fund and student loan forgiveness programs, describe the impact of school closures, and provide policy recommendations informed by student testimony.
July 11, 2019
This brief reviews the details of major proposals from policy makers and policy organizations to streamline and reform income-driven repayment of federal student loans. The brief identifies encouraging consensus on a number of important details, as well as some areas of remaining divergence.
July 1, 2019
Summarizes loan limits, interest rates, and other terms for federal student loans issued from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020.
June 27, 2019
Fifty-six organizations wrote to Representatives Lee and DeLauro in support of the PROTECT Students Act.
June 14, 2019
New report uses the latest federal data on delinquency and default to better understand who student loan defaulters are, exploring who defaults and why.
June 6, 2019
Over 20 organizations urged the Conference Committee on the Budget to make a down payment towards college affordability by increasing the number of new competitive Cal Grants to 70,000 annually and allowing AB 540 students to compete on equal footing, and increasing the size of the base Cal Grant B access award to $1,836. Doing so will ensure more students across all types of...
May 16, 2019
Over 20 organizations urged the California State Assembly Committee on Budget, Subcommittee 2 on Education Finance to make a down payment towards college affordability by increasing the number of competitive Cal Grants and the size of the Cal Grant B access award. Doing so will ensure more students across all types of colleges get the assistance they need to cover total college...
