Mikhail Zinshteyn

Education Reporter, Cal Matters

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Education Reporter, Cal Matters

Mikhail Zinshteyn on KCRW

California’s  budget heartache  means its public colleges and universities are expected to receive nearly  $2 billion  less than planned for the coming year, but the financial aid…

Coronavirus set to chop $2 billion from California higher ed — but financial aid survives

California’s  budget heartache  means its public colleges and universities are expected to receive nearly  $2 billion  less than planned for the coming year, but the financial aid…

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