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The programs often aim to build a diverse bench of people who can influence civic policy decisions in the future by serving in public office.

A new California law required all high school seniors to complete a financial aid application last year, leading to a record number. Now, everyone’s waiting for the federal government to overhaul the online FAFSA application, which won’t be ready until December. Story from @CalMatters.

MTS recently held a grand opening for a new transit-oriented housing complex at the Grantville Trolley Station. In other news, as college students prepare to begin the fall semester, there’s a major change coming that will impact financial aid next fall. Plus, we learn about the Stuart Collection, that’s been commissioning site-specific public art for the UC San Diego campus since 1981.

For the first time in almost 40 years, the FAFSA will be streamlined so more students can access it and receive financial aid.

Financial aid applications from California high school seniors lagging with about a month before priority deadline.