Emmanuel "Manny" Rodriguez

Student loan news is everywhere, and it's a lot to take in. Here is what borrowers actually need to know, with resources that are easy to understand. ▶️ Resources for Borrowers: buff.ly/eZVHBnc ▶️ Survey Findings: buff.ly/Inexmhd

2/2 TICAS' @MannyRodri7 said, "Looking forward, state leaders must continue to lead the nation by prioritizing long-term strategies that ensure CA's public colleges are accessible, affordable, & debt-free for all seeking a #HigherEd credential." buff.ly/PHllOdb

1/2 We applaud @CAgovernor & the CA legislature’s commitment to #HigherEd access for Californians. Amid an ever-changing federal landscape, we commend CA policymakers leading the way through their commitments to college affordability, access, and transparency.

3/3 CA is leading the way in putting students first — especially those most impacted by problems with the Better FAFSA & changes at the federal level. We're proud to stand with our partners who contributed in advancing affordability, accountability, & opportunity in CA #HigherEd.

2/3 AB 123 would: ✅ $20M for emergency #FinAid at community colleges ✅ $15M for Dreamer Resource Liaisons ✅ $5.1M to CBOs for #FinAid outreach ✅ Use 2020 3-yr cohort default rate to certify #CalGrant schools ✅ Approve BPPE’s use of STRF for claim admin + OSAR

1/3 Big win for CA students! The #CABudget Higher Ed Trailer Bill (#AB123) includes key investments to boost affordability, accountability & student support. Thanks to champions @CAgovernor @AlvarezSD @AsmJesseGabriel @CASpeakerRivas @SenJohnLaird @Scott_Wiener @ilike_mike!

TICAS joined 40 partners in urging the Senate to reject the House #Reconciliation bill’s misguided attempt to divert needed resources from #HigherEd to finance tax benefits for some of the wealthiest Americans. Read more: buff.ly/t5OgtUM

2/2 Showcasing how California’s community colleges use the MESA program to prepare a diverse group of students to transfer to 4-year institutions to pursue bachelor's degrees in STEM majors. Read more about the MESA program here: buff.ly/fJpjCRK

1/2 NEW | Utilizing insights from national #STEM equity leaders and participants of the Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement (MESA) Program, this report looks at the role of colleges in growing CA’s STEM pipeline.

#Students and borrowers have been placed in a state of chaos due to recent decisions from the Trump administration regarding @usedgov. #HigherEd expert Michele Zampini, Senior Director, shared with @kcalnews what borrowers need to know.

3/3 With the current federal gov't prepared to reduce consumer protections, it is imperative that members of the CA legislature #VoteNO on SB 790. Read more about the consumer protections that would no longer apply if #SB790 is passed: buff.ly/7XFpkSs

2/3 SB 790 would enable CA to join NC-SARA and allow out-of-state institutions to more easily operate online #PostSec programs, but without many of the robust consumer protections that have protected Californians for the past 20 years.