Student financial aid: Cal Grant Program: cost of attendance.

CA AB791 aimed to change the rules regarding the Cal Grant Program, specifically focusing on how the cost of attendance for students is calculated. The bill proposed adjustments to ensure that financial aid better reflects the actual expenses students face while attending college. However, it ultimately did not pass in the legislature.

Supporters of AB791 would argue that the bill was a necessary step toward making higher education more accessible for California students. By updating the cost of attendance calculations, the bill aimed to provide more accurate financial aid that could help alleviate the financial burdens on students and their families.

Critics of AB791 might contend that the bill could lead to increased costs for the state and potentially complicate the financial aid process. They may argue that the existing system is sufficient and that changes could create unnecessary bureaucracy without significantly improving student outcomes.