Faces of the Future: Meet Your New Student Leaders
The student elections of 2025 at the City College were a milestone moment in the institution’s democratic heritage, with record student turnout and policy action of unprecedented scope.
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In the Fog of Ghosts, How to Prove You’re the Real Deal
Based on the experiences of students who have successfully navigated the system and guidance from faculty, here are some approaches to help students get the classes they need
The Future of City College Enrollment Decided by Hackers at Large
With the number of fraudulent student accounts having more than doubled this semester, faculty members are predicting matters will only get worse.
"Ghost Students" Haunt California Community Colleges as Fraudulent Applicants Steal Financial Aid and Class Spots
The California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office has taken measures to reduce fraud, such as upgrading its admission portal and improving technology to more quickly identify cases of fraud. The system now requires two-factor authentication and shares suspected fraudulent applications between co
Free City College is a Model for the Nation
San Francisco’s 'Free City’ program is the first of its kind to offer free community college to all residents, with additional funds available for those who qualify. The program was designed to make higher education more accessible to a broader range of the community while boosting CCSF’s enrollment
SMAC Provides Aid to Underrepresented Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic
SMAC is a student-led organization founded by CCSF students seeking to empower underrepresented City College students through financial aid and leadership programs, advocacy for student rights and resources, and calls for budgetary reform.
College Students Bewildered by Military Draft Question on Student Aid Form
By Diana Guzman
dianaanaid.gf@gmail.com
Over the winter break numerous reports have been rolling out over the confusion of draft registration on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. There were concerns that various college students found out about how FAFSA could be possibly playing into