Policy Brief Policy Brief: Implementing California’s Universal Financial Aid Application Policy By Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson, Selina Gomez, Chansonette Buck Oct 2, 2024 Initial results of California’s new policy indicate that it will help improve college access among low-income, Latino, and other historically underrepresented students. School districts can address application barriers by prioritizing system-wide support, partnerships with community organizations, data sharing, and student incentives.