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70+ students and campus leaders made their way to the CA State Capitol for #DITC2026 to share their perspective on issues students face when pursuing a college and advocated for #AB402, which would increase state investments to the #CalGrant and support their higher ed goals.
Quote graphic: “California’s high school students will be receiving communications notifying them of their preliminary eligibility for California’s top financial aid grant known as a Cal Grant. This early alert is our effort to let students know California’s leaders want them to enroll and succeed in higher education. We know financial aid is the front door to higher education for many populations including low-income students, students with dependent children, foster youth, and veterans. Our unified message is clear: we want students to enroll and claim their Cal Grant award in California.”
💡High school seniors in CA are getting notified about #CalGrant eligibility!
A perception of lack of affordability is the primary reason students of all ages choose to forgo #HigherEducation. Sending these alerts will help assuage such fears. Read more here: www.csac.ca.gov/sites/defaul...
Opinion: Cal Grant expansion can help Californians overcome the hurdles that deter most students #CalGrant #AB402 #CollegeAccess #FinancialAid #VeteranVoices #CalMatters #CaliforniaEducation
#AB402 would expand financial aid support for nearly 25,000 #CalGrant recipients at independent California colleges and universities. This modest but essential funding increase will help students achieve their career goals at the college that best fits their needs. #WorthIt #VoteYesOnAB402
They shared their unique perspective on issues students face when pursuing a college education and advocated for #AB402, which would increase state investments to the #CalGrant and support their higher education goals. Read the full recap of events: bit.ly/4ipdwZJ.
AICCU’s 2025 Day in the Capitol is happening TOMORROW! Over 60 students and staff from our independent nonprofit institutions will take to the State Capitol to meet with lawmakers and advocate for #AB402, which would restore and expand #CalGrant funding.
She recently introduced AB 402 into the State Legislature, a bill that would expand financial aid support for nearly 25,000 #CalGrant recipients attending independent colleges and universities.
