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TICAS applauds higher education successes in California’s 2024-25 budget, highlights opportunities for further investment
In response to California’s state budget agreement for Fiscal Year 2024-25, Emmanuel “Manny” Rodriguez, Director of Policy and Advocacy for California at The...
Smart Tips for Using Your Financial Aid Over the Summer
Are you a college student wondering how to make the most of your financial aid? Did you know that you can use your...
TICAS Letter of Support for California Bill Prohibiting Legacy and Donor Admissions Preference (AB 1780)
On June 14, 2024, TICAS submitted a letter to the California Senate Education Committee in support of Assembly Bill 1780 (Ting). This bill...
The Pell Grant Program May Have Averted a Funding Gap—For Now. But Students Need a Permanent Fix.
Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated budget projections for fiscal years (FYs) 2024-2034. Congressional appropriators use the projections to...
Understanding The Federal Pell Grant: A Key Resource For College Students
The Federal Pell Grant is a significant financial aid program aimed at helping students afford the rising costs of higher education in the...
TICAS Applauds Introduction of Landmark Pell Grant Legislation
In response to the introduction of the Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act of 2024, Michele Zampini, senior director of college affordability at TICAS,...
Short-Term Pell Could Increase the Risk of a Program Shortfall
As the FY25 appropriations process moves forward and Congress continues to consider potential expansion of Pell Grant eligibility to very short-term career programs,...
How to Pay for College With No Money
Figuring out how to pay for college if you have little to no money can feel stressful, but it is doable. You just...
Best Student Loans for Vocational Schools
Also known as trade or technical schools, vocational schools focus on hands-on training and education in specific trades, such as welding, construction, and...
HELOCs for Home Repairs | LendEDU
A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one of the best solutions for financing home repairs. HELOC financing is flexible and offers...
