Assembly Bill aims to increase financial aid
Nick Valenzuela, Connection Staff
April 18, 2013
California community college students struggling with financial aid may soon receive assistance in obtaining FAFSA and Pell Grant funds thanks to a bill recently introduced to the California State Assembly. California Assemblyman Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) has created Assembly Bill 606, a bill that,... Read more »
Armed Forces temporarily shuts down tuition assistance program
Rachel Norris, Connection Staff
March 29, 2013
On March 8, 2013 the United States Air Force, Army, and Marines collectively decided to cut off tuition assistance to any new enrollees due to extensive federal budget cuts. Those who attempted to apply for tuition assistance were greeted with bold red letters reading “Air Force Military Tuition Assistance... Read more »
Financial aid awards rise in numbers, Pell Grant qualifications change
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
September 22, 2012
With the start of a new semester many Cosumnes River College students make the inevitable trip to the financial aid office. “We have actually awarded more students this year to date than the same time last year,” said Financial Aid Supervisor Alice Kwong via email. As of July 1, 2012, new qualifications... Read more »
Financial aid changes set to impact students
Stephan Starnes, Connection Staff
May 4, 2012
More students are applying for financial aid, while less students are being awarded monetary help. In this time of budgetary crisis, financial aid eligibility is being revised. The Board of Governors Fee Waiver C is awarded to students who show financial need through the Free Application for Federal... Read more »
Students divided over the DREAM act
Alex Mosqueda, Connection Staff
October 19, 2011
The California DREAM Act bill was signed by Gov. Jerry Brown, making undocumented immigrants eligible for state-funded financial aid when attending California universities. By signing the bill, Brown enabled undocumented immigrants to receive fee waivers in the community college system. “Going to college... Read more »
