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Larry Valenzuela/CalMatters/CatchLight LocalNational and California experts say Trump鈥檚 mass deportation plans make filling out the federal financial aid application for college a risk to students with undocumented parents. California鈥檚 own application has more safeguards. -
Juliana Yamada/CalMattersIn Gov. Gavin Newsom鈥檚 revised budget, he proposed significant cuts to the Middle Class Scholarship, which provides financial aid to more than 300,000 students. He also signaled that he won鈥檛 expand the Cal Grant program, a plan that was based on adequate funding in the state budget.
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California attempts to increase access to state financial aid for students as FAFSA problems persistCalifornia officials are trying to increase access to state financial aid after issues with the federal form鈥檚 online portal. Deadlines have been extended for students and additional applications are available for students from mixed-status families. -
California鈥檚 community colleges are reporting a rise in financial aid fraud. In January, suspected bots represented 1 in 4 college applicants. Schools have given away millions to these scams, and college officials say fraudsters are getting smarter with the help of AI. -
After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid. -
A new federal student aid application is blocking some students from completing their forms. Now California legislators are trying to extend the deadline for state student aid. -
When parents without Social Security numbers try to fill out the aid application on behalf of their children, they are blocked from continuing. Federal officials are offering no information about when the problem will be fixed. -
The U.S. Department of Education is trying to fix problems with this year鈥檚 rocky rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). But some California campuses remain pessimistic about receiving support. -
The Student Emergency Needs Package looks to help the state鈥檚 public college and university students with the rising costs of housing, food and transportation. -
The financial aid application for undocumented students is cumbersome and confusing, and many students aren鈥檛 completing the forms. A new law streamlines the process.
