The Institute for College Access & Success
Coverage of The Institute for College Access & Success in the Nexus archive.
- Newsom’s final budget sends more than $1B to University of California, Cal State
California's 2026-27 state budget allocates over $1 billion to the University of California and California State University systems, with ongoing funding for the Cal Grant program to cover tuition. However, the Middle Class Scholarship will see reduced average aid from $3,000 to $2,000, and bond measures for additional campus funding were rejected.
- Under a new federal rule, colleges must leave grads better off or lose financial aid
The U.S. Department of Education introduced a new federal rule requiring colleges to demonstrate that graduates earn more than non-graduates to retain financial aid eligibility. Critics, including arts education advocates, warn this 'do no harm' test may lead to cuts in low-earning creative arts programs, potentially harming cultural and societal development.
- Changes to student loans are taking effect July 1. Here’s what to know
Federal student loan changes effective July 1 include the end of the Biden-era SAVE plan, new graduate loan limits under Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill,' and potential payment increases for borrowers. Around 9 million Americans are in default, and borrowers in the SAVE plan must switch repayment plans within 90 days of notification.