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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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Fact Sheet · June 2023

Student Loan Debt in California

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Explainer · March 2023

Is College Worth It?

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Report · December 2021

Keeping College Affordable for California Students

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Blog Posts

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September 28, 2023

Tuition at CSU and UC Is Growing—but So Is Aid

Jacob Jackson

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August 2, 2023

After a Three-Year Hiatus, Californians Will Resume Student Loan Payments Soon

Jacob Jackson

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July 27, 2023

Video: Bridging California’s Digital Divide

Vicki Hsieh

Events

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Bridging California’s Digital Divide

July 18, 19, and 20

Fact Sheets

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December 2023

College Readiness in California

Iwunze Ugo, Laura Hill

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June 2023

Student Loan Debt in California

Jacob Jackson, Darriya Starr

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June 2019

State Financial Aid in California

Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Lee

Featured Blog Post · May 3, 2023

Financial Aid Applications for College Increase after New Law

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