What to do before your freshman leaves home for college: A Way to Transfer Money: You may or may not need to give your student funds during the semester but…
Governor Newsom announced that California colleges will be part of a public service program that subsidizes tuition for students who do community service. Josh Fryday from the Office of the…
Scholarships: Scholarships are free money that you don’t have to pay back. So, apply for as many scholarships as you can. While they’re generally tax-free when used for tuition, textbooks, housing,…
As the name implies, the FAFSA is completely free and gives you access to federal aid to make paying for college easier. Three reasons to fill out the FAFSA: 1.…
Inside California Education is an award-winning public TV series helping Californians understand education issues and learn about programs that are making a difference. Stories highlight academic and workforce development programs…
Access California Education WE LOVE OUR CHILDREN. And, we want the best for them. These simple facts are why we work to provide every opportunity for our kids to succeed—the…
Even though repayment usually starts six months after graduation or you drop below half-time enrollment, you can choose to start repaying your loans while still in school to get a…
According to the US Department of Education, between 2000 and 2015, the college-going rate among Hispanic high school graduates grew from 22 to 37%. And between 2016 and 2017, the…
According to the Postsecondary National Policy Institute, students who identify as LGBTQ+ comprise an estimated 10% of the college population—that’s more than 2.5 million students. More and more parents and…
College is an amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and make life-changing friends and memories. But since many parents of first-generation college students can’t speak from experience about thriving in college,…
The key is to communicate those values to admissions offices. Your student having strong grades is something to be proud of, but it’s not enough on its own to stand…