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Tag: Cost of College

San Jose State University senior Jaelyn Deas, 22, is a recipient of the Spartan Completion Grant and plans to graduate in December in San Jose, Calif., Thursday, July 25, 2019. When Deas discovered that the grant would cover her summer school registration fees she said it felt like Christmas morning. Photo by Alison Yin for the Hechinger Report

Can California save higher education?

AvatarFelicia Mello by Jon Marcus and Felicia Mello December 3, 2019December 3, 2019

While Congress bickers over long-delayed reforms and other states cut spending, California is trying to confront the stubborn problems that are plaguing higher education nationwide, but seem seldom to be solved.

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

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello October 17, 2019November 6, 2019
california athletes ncaa

Will CA’s new NCAA law be a game changer? Here are 5 things to know next

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello September 30, 2019September 30, 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

Adria Watson by Adria Watson September 29, 2019September 29, 2019

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

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello September 12, 2019October 4, 2019
Community college housing proposed for students

Should community colleges build housing?

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello June 10, 2019June 23, 2020
Piggy bank with graduation cap beside a student loan coin jar

Send us your questions about college affordability

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello April 24, 2019June 23, 2020
anta Clara University 2018 commencement in Stevens Stadium on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Santa Clara, Calif. (Maritza Cruz/ Bay Area News Group)

As Trump rolls back student loan protections, an Obama-era watchdog brings the fight to California

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello April 23, 2019August 30, 2019
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

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello March 25, 2019June 23, 2020
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