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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 2022

COVID-19 Emergency Funding and California’s Higher Education Systems

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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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Blog Posts

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January 11, 2023

What’s Next for Higher Education in 2023?

Olga Rodriguez, Kevin Cook

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September 19, 2022

Basic Needs Centers at California Colleges Can Help Fight Student Hunger

Eliana Blachman, Caroline Danielson

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 · July 20, 2022

Repaying Student Loans a Struggle for Those Who Do Not Graduate

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