California Student Aid Commission Announces Unanimous Vote In Support Of Proposition 30

"Proposition 30 is Essential to Student Aid Funds"

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The California Student Aid Commission has announced  its unanimous support for Governor Jerry Brown's initiative Proposition 30, the Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act.

The Commission is California's principal state agency responsible for administering financial aid programs for students attending public and private universities, colleges and vocational schools. Diana Fuentes-Michel Commission Executive Director said, "The Commission's mission is to make education beyond high school financially accessible to all Californians. The Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act will provide much needed new revenues to help fund education and balance California's Budget."

Barry Keene, Commission Chair added, "Higher education has been cut and students have seen sharp tuition increases, all while median incomes in California have declined. Our colleges face $6 billion in devastating cuts. Proposition 30 is the only measure on the November 2012 ballot that provides new funding to protect higher education starting this year."

The Commission joins a large group of supporters for Proposition 30, the Schools and Local Public Safety Protection Act of 2012.  Other supporters include: University of California Regents, California State University Board of Trustees, California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office, Community College League of California, California Faculty Association, California Federation of Teachers, California School Employees Association, California State Student Association, Charter Schools Association of California, California Teachers Association, and many others. Please visit www.yesonprop30.com for more information or contact Ed Emerson at 916-464-8271.

SOURCE California Student Aid Commission