The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) discusses issues impacting the higher education space with insights from key figures in higher ed such as policymakers, campus leaders, students, advocates and more. New episodes released quarterly.

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The Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities (AICCU) discusses issues impacting the higher education space with insights from key figures in higher ed such as policymakers, campus leaders, students, advocates and more. New episodes released quarterly.
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Recent Episodes

July 27, 2026
The State of Federal Financial Aid Policy: Shortfalls, Loan Caps, and Cost Transparency
<p>Melanie Storey, president of the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) discusses the most pressing issues in federal financial aid policy, including the Pell Grant shortfall and proposals to address it, the elimination of Grad PLUS loans and loan caps under H.R. 1, the fight over the definition of professional degree student, and the push for transparency in financial aid offers through the College Cost Transparency Initiative. Hosted by Tom Vu, AICCU Vice President for Policy.</p>

April 22, 2026
Beyond the Degree: Student Voices on Affordability, Advocacy, and the Future of Higher Education
<p>Two former students of AICCU's Independent California Colleges Advocate program, Katelyn Pohlman and Alexis Takagi, discuss the biggest challenges facing college students today, including housing, basic needs, and financial literacy. They also make a compelling, firsthand case for why higher education remains worth it, even as its value faces growing public scrutiny. Katelyn serves as a member of the California Student Aid Commission's Student Advisory Council and is set to graduate from Chapman University this spring. Alexis is a graduate of Santa Clara University and a research analyst at the Campaign for College Opportunity. This episode is hosted by Alex Graves, AICCU Vice President for Government Relations, and sponsored by <a href= "https://faef.com/education" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer" data-link-type="web">First American Education Finance</a>.</p>

January 29, 2026
Leading Through Uncertainty: A College President's View on Higher Education's Future
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