Starting next year, students applying for federal student aid must provide financial information about unmarried or same-sex parents who live together – a move officials say is likely to decrease the amount of aid awarded to them. Previously, the Free… More »
Proposal would extend sales tax to online purchases
Yuletpsi Barreto, along with many students who shop online, relies on convenient Internet discounts to buy electronics, textbooks and other college necessities. But a new proposal in Congress aims to even out the competition between local and online retailers. As… More »
Gov. Brown’s recent plans to improve UC, CSU meet criticism
Gov. Jerry Brown recently released new performance targets for the University of California and California State University, though UC officials have said the proposals would not be feasible for the University to undertake. More »
Obama’s 2014 budget proposal includes reforms of student aid programs
University of California students who depend on federal loans and grants may see changes to federal aid policies next year, in light of a new federal budget proposal. More »
UC looks to reduce carbon emissions, comply with cap and trade policies
The original version of this article contained multiple errors and has been changed. See the bottom of the article for additional information. The University of California is currently looking to reduce its carbon emissions – beyond reductions it has undertaken… More »
Genetically modified products sold by Whole Foods receive labels
UCLA students and Westwood consumers can expect to see labeling of genetically modified foods during their future visits to Whole Foods Market within the next five years. In response to consumer demand, Whole Foods, a national grocery chain with a… More »