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PPIC Higher Education Center

Affordability

Financial aid is critical for students from lower-income families. Students who receive aid are more likely to stay in school and graduate.

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Report · November 2020

Getting to Graduation on Time at California State University

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Report · December 2021

Keeping College Affordable for California Students

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Report · October 2020

Supporting Student Parents in Community College CalWORKs Programs

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Blog Posts

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May 18, 2022

Native American Students May Gain Better Access to UC with New Aid Program

Kevin Cook, Laura Hill

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May 10, 2022

Most Parents Hope Their Kids Will Go to College, but Costs Are a Concern

Deja Thomas

Events

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Statewide Survey: Californians and Education

April 28, 2022

Fact Sheets

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June 2019

State Financial Aid in California

Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Lee

Featured Blog Post · April 19, 2022

Extended Freeze on Student Loan Payments Could Help Many California Borrowers

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