blog post The Governor’s Revised Budget Targets Tuition at UC and CSU By Kevin Cook Jun 1, 2018 Funding for UC and CSU remains unchanged in Governor Brown’s revised May budget, with both short- and long-term implications for the school systems and California’s economy.
blog post Reducing Tuition Volatility at California’s Universities By Jacob Jackson Apr 28, 2016 It’s clear that California’s public universities will raise tuition, but it’s not clear when or by how much. History shows that periods of low or no tuition growth are often followed by large increases.
blog post UC President Napolitano on Tuition, Online Learning, and the Role of the University By David Lesher Mar 25, 2014 UC President Janet Napolitano talked about tuition and budget issues, online education, access for low-income students, and the lessons she’s learned since starting this job about six months ago.
blog post Californians Favor Higher Taxes over Higher Tuition By Lunna Lopes Jan 26, 2017 Californians would rather pay higher taxes to increase higher education funding than increase student fees, PPIC’s survey shows.
blog post The Rising Cost of College: Student Fees By Courtney Lee, Jacob Jackson Mar 14, 2018 Rising student fees increase the cost of attending college in California, even as the state's major public universities have agreed to freeze tuition.
Report Higher Education in California: Making College Affordable By Hans Johnson, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Lee Oct 1, 2019 After doubling during the Great Recession, tuition at California’s public universities has leveled off. However, non-tuition costs are significant, especially for students from low-income families. State financial aid programs focus mostly on tuition, so students must cover costs that add up to thousands of dollars.
blog post International Students Play a Critical Role in Higher Education By Jacob Jackson Jul 15, 2020 In addition to bringing a diverse set of skills and perspectives, international students contribute significantly to the fiscal health of California’s public and private higher education institutions.
blog post College Costs Could Rise for Some Students By Jacob Jackson Jan 20, 2017 Middle- and upper-class students will likely pay more for their college degrees under proposals being considered by the legislature, UC, and CSU.
