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California law nudges NCAA into action on athlete pay

by Felicia Mello October 29, 2019October 29, 2019

Incrementally and with conditions, the NCAA has shifted its policy on compensating athletes. Even so, it’s a dramatic shift for the college sports economy.

Derek Duarte, 26, sits outside of his small motorhome near downtown Mountain View, California, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2017. Duarte lives here with his girlfriend to save money while he pursues an Automotive Technology degree at De Anza College in Cupertino. Duarte has been a beneficiary of the Food Pantry at the school which has helped him lower his food costs. Photo by Gary Reyes/ Bay Area News Group

Why CA didn’t overhaul student aid this year — but could soon

by Felicia Mello October 17, 2019November 6, 2019

Bianca Rojas and her partner Jose Yat with their children Adeline, 2, and Jasper, 18 months. They are both enrolled full-time as college students, Jose at Cal Poly Pomona and Bianca at Cal State Long Beach and after a long day at school trying to get the kids fed and bathed and ready for bed. Jose says he tries to get his schoolwork done during breaks at school during the day. He is too tired to do any schoolwork after the kids get to bed. Their day starts around 6am as they get ready for school and to drop their kids at daycare on the way to school. They live in the renovated garage behind Jose's parents home in South Gate.

California’s latest undergrad project? More aid for campus moms and dads

by Adria Watson September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

CA college students shell out $2k a month for housing, books, food alone

by Felicia Mello September 12, 2019October 4, 2019

Should college athletes profit from their prowess? NCAA says no, but California may say yes

by Felicia Mello July 3, 2019October 28, 2019

Fewer schools, more accountability: How for-profit college bills could affect California

by Felicia Mello April 9, 2019June 23, 2020

Money cost saving or money reserve for goal and success in school, higher level education concept : US dollar coins / cash, a black graduation cap or hat, a certificate / diploma on white background.

The #RealCollege guru offers three ways to fix California’s student financial aid

by Felicia Mello March 25, 2019June 23, 2020

Concern for ‘defrauded and victimized’ students spurs calls for tighter for-profit college oversight

by Felicia Mello February 26, 2019June 23, 2020

Not-so-free college: The limits of California’s Promise program

by Felicia Mello February 7, 2019June 23, 2020

A new solution to the student housing crisis: retiree roommates?

by Felicia Mello January 31, 2019June 23, 2020