California's College Corps program, which offers students $10,000 for volunteer work in exchange for educational support, is facing potential cuts due to budget concerns. Legislative advisers have noted that while the program provides significant benefits to students and communities, its high administrative costs—consuming half of its funding—make it a target for budget cuts. With the state anticipating a tight financial year, lawmakers are urged to reconsider the $84 million proposed funding, especially as the program has received more applications than it can support, with only one-third of applicants gaining entry.
Facing a tough budget year, legislative advisers are urging lawmakers to halt a popular program that lets California students trade volunteer work for college aid.
The program has grown in popularity and receives more applications than it can fund. More than 10,000 students applied to be in the current cohort, but about a third were accepted.
Though we recognize the benefits College Corps can provide to students and communities, the program entails significant administrative costs, and students can already participate in volunteer opportunities and receive financial aid through the state's established higher education system.
The analysis urges lawmakers to reject the $84 million proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom to keep funding College Corps.
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