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Economy

Student Jackie Cordero in front of McHenry Library at UC Santa Cruz on Oct. 27, 2026. Cordero, a first-generation college student who attends UC Santa Cruz, is currently going through the process of requesting an adjustment to her cost of attendance.
Jessica Parga
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CalMatters
A new California law will require colleges and universities to clearly inform students how to request additional financial aid if they believe their awarded amount is not enough. Institutions must also publish how they calculate their costs of attendance, which is used to determine how much financial aid students receive.
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