Affordability
Financial aid is critical for students from lower-income families. Students who receive aid are more likely to stay in school and graduate.
Fact Sheets
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California’s Higher Education System
Kevin Cook
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College Readiness in California
Iwunze Ugo, Laura Hill
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Student Loan Debt in California
Jacob Jackson, Darriya Starr
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State Financial Aid in California
Kevin Cook, Jacob Jackson, Courtney Lee
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