Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. California's community college board is considering charging an application fee to offset the losses from financial aid fraud.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Colleges are waiving application fees, creating one-click apps, and offering automatic admission to students who ...

Under scrutiny from state and federal lawmakers, California’s community colleges are trying to crack down on financial aid fraud. Scammers have increasingly infiltrated the state’s 116 community ...

The college application process can be both exciting and overwhelming. Between different application portals, financial aid deadlines, scholarships, and essays, the process can be time-consuming. This ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have allowed preferential college admissions to descendants of enslaved persons. The proposal arose as California continues its process of ...

Despite two of its schools being the most selective in the state, the University of California system saw a slight drop in applications for fall 2025. According to data released by the UC system, ...

California Community Colleges are considering charging an application fee to offset financial aid fraud losses. Fraudulent applications increased significantly during the pandemic, with about ...