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The Insights Newsletter provides quarterly updates from AICCU. 
October 2025As we enter the final stretch of the year, AICCU continues to advance efforts that center students and the critical role of independent higher education in California’s future workforce. At the federal level, we remain deeply concerned about the elimination of the Grad PLUS Loan program. This change would significantly reduce access to graduate and professional degrees—particularly in critical fields such as health care, education, and public service—where California faces growing workforce shortages. We have published a fact sheet that outlines the likely impacts of this change ... Read More
July 2025As we transition into a new academic year, I hope the summer months have provided you with a chance to rest, reflect, and prepare for the work ahead, especially as we confront sweeping changes in federal higher education policy. From eliminating Grad PLUS loans and capping other graduate loan programs, to expanding federal accountability measures across all institutions and programs, these shifts will have a disproportionate impact on low-income and first-generation students—many of whom attend our institutions... Read More
April 2025In recent months, the higher education landscape has undergone significant and rapid change. Through it all, AICCU remains steadfast in supporting our member institutions, their missions, and the diverse students they serve. We are a resource to Congressional and state legislative offices during a time of great debate and uncertainty among colleges and universities. We are laser-focused on advocacy, whether it's navigating new regulations and federal guidance or responding to state budget and policy proposals that directly impact college affordability, access, and student success...
January 2025We anticipate a busy year ahead but remain vigilant and prepared to navigate changes both on the federal and state levels. At the same time, we are deeply aware of the challenges many are facing in their local communities due to the devastating fires in Los Angeles County. These include our students, faculty, staff, and their families who have lost or been displaced from their homes. Our thoughts are with them and we stand ready to work with our elected representatives on the resources needed to recover from this disaster... Read More |
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The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) is comprised of over 80 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities, which make up the Independent California Colleges and Universities (ICCU) sector. The ICCU sector plays a pivotal role in the development of the state's model higher education offerings and in making California a symbol of innovation across the globe. Within California, ICCU institutions award 19% of all bachelor's degrees, and 55% of all graduate degrees, making them the largest preparers of California's advanced workforce.