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- California Governor’s 2013-14 May Budget Revision: FAFSA Proposal Still Misses the Mark
- Improved Guidance for Colleges on Net Price Calculators
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- New College Scorecard: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back
- California Governor’s 2013-14 Budget: Kudos and Questions
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News & Views
This is where we post our commentary on current events, recommended links and news articles, and other items of interest that relate to the Institute's work.
$81,000 Debt Burden For New York Students?
By Lauren Asher, Vice President In Monday’s New York Times article about a new state student loan program for New York, a spokesperson for Governor Paterson’s budget office said, “One of the big problems in the student loan program is … Continue reading
Posted in In the News, Private Loans, Student Debt
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Economic Stimulus Should Promote College Affordability
We joined 12 other national organizations to send a letter to Congressional leaders urging that their economic stimulus bill include major new investments in college affordability. Our proposal includes a dramatic Pell Grant increase, a boost in funding for Federal … Continue reading
Posted in Admissions and Financial Aid Policies, Federal and State Policy
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A (Barely) Passing Grade
by Debbie Frankle Cochrane, Research Analyst This morning, the National Center for Public Policy and Higher Education released their fifth biennial Measuring Up reports. This series details how well individual states are doing on important performance measures including preparation, participation, … Continue reading
Posted in California Access & Success, In the News
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