BYU’s “Cougar Pell Promise” is a “last-dollar in commitment” program to cover — or top off — the member tuition amount after other free aid resources had been applied, according to BYU. “Free aid” ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring ...

But a slew of rules intended to protect students and taxpayers, combined with a rapid implementation timeline, could mean relatively few courses get approved for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Think scholarships are just for teenagers fresh out of high school? Think again. If you're an adult planning to return to school, you're not alone. In spring 2025, adult learners over age 30 accounted ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Nearly three-quarters of California public high school seniors applied for federal financial aid this year, soaring ...