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Stacks of $100 Bills California State Legislature: Cal Grants to Go

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. – Some of California’s most well-known for-profit colleges may well soon lose the ability to offer Cal Grants to needy students, according to The San Francisco Chronicle. If a motion passes in the state legislature, DeVry University, Heald University and the University of Phoenix will not be able to offer the same [...]

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FAFSA Importance of Completing FAFSA Before March 2nd

Why Do I Have to Complete it By March 2? It is importance to submit your FAFSA by March 2nd  for two reasons: to qualify for a Cal Grant and to get first dibs on financial aid, grants, and work study opportunities. Just think of it this way–the earlier to turn in your FAFSA, the [...]

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Paying for UC: The Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan

Students who are interested in attending the University of California are often discouraged by rising tuition costs and fees. However, thanks to the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan, first-year and junior-year transfer students who meet the specific eligibility requirements can have their UC tuition and fees completely covered through grants and scholarships.

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