Message from the Executive Director There are nearly 6 million K-12 students in California. There are over 2.6 million undergrad and grad students. With close to 9 million students in total, no…
The four most common types of aid offered from the federal government are: Pell Grant—A needs-based grant of up to $6,495 reserved for students of families with lower incomes that…
As a parent of a high school student, however, there’s no time like the present to have a candid conversation about college costs and the resources you have available to…
Although college is one of the most important investments you can make, you need to be honest about what options work within your budget. Here are a few tips that…
Driven by a recent surge in California completions and large gains from Texas, probably as a result of the state’s newly-implemented universal FAFSA policy, the class of 2022 has 2.5%…
Whether faced with indecision about which school to attend, disappointment resulting from a dream school rejection, and/or uncertainty associated with being placed on a waitlist, soon-to-be college students may need…
In this interview, you will hear from Patricia Roberts. Roberts has decades of experience in the college savings industry working with financial services organizations like Merrill Lynch, Citi, and Alliance…
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…
These common assumptions about paying for college can unfortunately influence parents and students to take missteps in their college planning. 1. If my parents save for college, it will hurt…