Public Benefit Finder for California Students
/February 16, 2024 Public benefits can help make college affordable. We know college expenses can pile up fast, from tuition to rent and groceries. But, numerous public benefit programs, such as student financial aid, cash aid, and food assistance, can help students lighten the load. Use the Public Benefit Finder for California Students to identify […]
Statement from The Alliance on the GAINS for Student Parents Act
News /February 14, 2024 The California Alliance for Student Parent Success (The Alliance) applauds Assemblymember Marc Berman and his team for their commitment to addressing the unique barriers faced by student parents and their families through the introduction of the Greater Accessibility, Information, Notice, and Support (GAINS) for Student Parents Act (Assembly Bill 2458). With […]
For Student Parents, the Biggest Hurdles to a Higher Education are Costs and Finding Child Care
Research & Analysis /January 30, 2020 For the hundreds of thousands of student parents1 in California juggling work, family, and academic obligations, not being able to afford college tends to be the biggest barrier to completing postsecondary education.2 To adequately plan for college, student parents need accurate estimates of their total cost, including tuition and fees, […]
Clarifying the True Cost of College for Student Parents
Research & Analysis /January 30, 2020 For the hundreds of thousands of student parents1 in California juggling work, family, and academic obligations, not being able to afford college tends to be the biggest barrier to completing postsecondary education.2 To adequately plan for college, student parents need accurate estimates of their total cost, including tuition and fees, […]
