/tags/student-aid Student aid en-US Copyright Sat, 11 May 2024 13:49:36 GMT /education/2024-05-11/financial-aid-for-california-students-takes-a-hit-in-gavin-newsoms-new-budget-proposal In Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 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’t expand the Cal Grant program, a plan that was based on adequate funding in the state budget. Sat, 11 May 2024 13:49:36 GMT /education/2024-05-11/financial-aid-for-california-students-takes-a-hit-in-gavin-newsoms-new-budget-proposal Adam Echelman /education/2024-04-13/california-attempts-to-increase-access-to-state-financial-aid-for-students-as-fafsa-problems-persist California officials are trying to increase access to state financial aid after issues with the federal form’s online portal. Deadlines have been extended for students and additional applications are available for students from mixed-status families. Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:01:01 GMT /education/2024-04-13/california-attempts-to-increase-access-to-state-financial-aid-for-students-as-fafsa-problems-persist Srishti Prabha /education/2024-04-01/getting-significantly-worse-california-community-colleges-are-losing-millions-to-financial-aid-fraud California’s 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. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:28:29 GMT /education/2024-04-01/getting-significantly-worse-california-community-colleges-are-losing-millions-to-financial-aid-fraud Adam Echelman /education/2024-03-26/california-extends-student-financial-aid-deadline After a federal financial aid glitch, students will have more time to apply for state aid. Tue, 26 Mar 2024 12:09:55 GMT /education/2024-03-26/california-extends-student-financial-aid-deadline Mikhail Zinshteyn /education/2024-03-15/california-may-extend-financial-aid-deadline-for-students-impacted-by-federal-delays 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. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:17:06 GMT /education/2024-03-15/california-may-extend-financial-aid-deadline-for-students-impacted-by-federal-delays Mikhail Zinshteyn /education/2024-02-15/california-students-panic-after-new-financial-aid-application-blocks-them-i-dont-know-who-to-call 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. Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:46:35 GMT /education/2024-02-15/california-students-panic-after-new-financial-aid-application-blocks-them-i-dont-know-who-to-call Mikhail Zinshteyn /education/2024-02-12/federal-aid-delays-are-leaving-students-in-limbo-california-campuses-dont-expect-help The U.S. Department of Education is trying to fix problems with this year’s rocky rollout of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). But some California campuses remain pessimistic about receiving support. Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:54:18 GMT /education/2024-02-12/federal-aid-delays-are-leaving-students-in-limbo-california-campuses-dont-expect-help Mallika Seshadri /education/2024-02-10/oregons-college-students-call-for-more-state-funding-to-meet-basic-needs The Student Emergency Needs Package looks to help the state’s public college and university students with the rising costs of housing, food and transportation. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 14:13:25 GMT /education/2024-02-10/oregons-college-students-call-for-more-state-funding-to-meet-basic-needs Tiffany Camhi /education/2023-12-25/many-california-undocumented-students-are-missing-out-on-financial-aid-an-easier-new-application-could-get-them-more-money The financial aid application for undocumented students is cumbersome and confusing, and many students aren’t completing the forms. A new law streamlines the process. Mon, 25 Dec 2023 14:18:59 GMT /education/2023-12-25/many-california-undocumented-students-are-missing-out-on-financial-aid-an-easier-new-application-could-get-them-more-money Mikhail Zinshteyn