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Growing national movement urges Congress to reinvest in Pell Grants
UC Newsroom
March 25, 2021
UC, along with nearly 1,200 higher education organizations, urged Congress this week to reinvest in the federal aid program that helps millions of students afford college.
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Mentoring by text message
UC Riverside
March 4, 2021
More than 1,600 mentors stepped up in four months to help their fellow students feel connected.
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UC students call on federal lawmakers to increase financial aid
UC Newsroom
February 24, 2021
UC students and leaders testified to the urgent need to reinvest in Pell Grant funding that helps those from low-income families pay for college.
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UC empowers youth vote with civic engagement campaign and access to polls systemwide
UC Office of the President
March 2, 2020
College-aged voters are poised to be a major force in America’s 2020 elections — if they show up. This election season, the University of California is engaging this powerful voting bloc and making it easier for them to vote.
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How to answer UC's Personal Insight Questions
About to start the Personal Insight Questions for the UC undergraduate application? Here are some helpful tips on what the questions are about and what they cover.