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Tag: Student housing

Posted inEducation

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

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello September 12, 2019October 4, 2019

The high cost of college doesn’t stop at tuition, according to a new state survey. More than 30% of California students said they did not have enough money to pay for housing, and another 35% said they can’t afford books and supplies.

Palomar College student Anthony White talks about his experience with homelessness at a press conference in the state Capitol. Photo by Felicia Mello for CalMatters
Posted inHigher Education

Parking lots stay off-limits overnight for homeless community college students

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello September 5, 2019September 6, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Taxes, the coal fight comes to California, voting, and student debt

Dan Morain by Dan Morain June 20, 2019
Posted inNewsletters, WhatMatters

Trump’s take on California’s budget, Republican prospects and broccoli donuts

Dan Morain by Dan Morain June 11, 2019
Community college housing proposed for students
Posted inEducation

Should community colleges build housing?

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello June 10, 2019June 23, 2020
Posted inEducation

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

Felicia Mello by Felicia Mello January 31, 2019June 23, 2020
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