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May 14, 2010

Statement on the May Revision to the 2010‑11 Governor’s Budget

"After repeated attempts to eliminate the competitive Cal Grants, we are pleased that the Governor has recognized their importance and today proposed to preserve all Cal Grants in 2010-11. These grants help high-achieving, low-income students enroll in college, earn certificates and degrees, and help meet the state’s need for an educated workforce.”

Debbie Frankle Cochrane
Program Director
The Institute for College Access & Success

May 11, 2010

The New York Times and Student Loans

Bucks Blog The Institute for College Access & Success' president Lauren Asher was a week-long guest columnist for the New York Times "Bucks" blog, answering questions from Times readers about student debt and loan repayment.

Answers About Student Loans: Part 1
Answers About Student Loans: Part 2
Answers About Student Loans: Part 3
Answers About Student Loans: Part 4
Answers About Student Loans: Part 5

May 5, 2010

PBS's College, Inc.

In College, Inc., correspondent Martin Smith investigates the promise and explosive growth of the for-profit higher education industry. Through interviews with school executives, government officials, admissions counselors, former students and industry observers, this film explores the tension between the industry --which says it's helping an underserved student population obtain a quality education and marketable job skills -- and critics who charge the for-profits with churning out worthless degrees that leave students with a mountain of debt.