SAN FRANCISCO -- Thousands of California residents can now attend two years of community college for free, thanks to a new program being promoted by Governor Gavin Newsom. RELATED: New California ...

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

Community colleges in California for years have been fighting a losing battle with fraudsters who have stolen millions of dollars in federal and state financial aid. But now state officials believe ...

In partnership with major technology companies — such as Google, Microsoft, IBM, and Adobe — the state of California has just announced a program designed to prepare its population for the future of ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As artificial intelligence replaces entry-level jobs, California’s universities and community colleges are offering a ...

Financial aid fraud has been on the rise in California’s community colleges. Scammers stole roughly $8.4 million in federal financial aid and more than $2.7 million in state aid in 2024. California ...

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Faced with an ongoing swell of fraudulent applications and enrollments, the California Community ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. California has established significant goals for postsecondary attainment, with the stated aim of ...

Truth matters. Community matters. Your support makes both possible. LAist is one of the few places where news remains independent and free from political and corporate influence. Stand up for truth ...

Google and Microsoft will offer a suite of AI resources free to California schools and universities. In return, the companies could gain access to millions of new users. State universities and ...