2026 Legislative Policy Conference - Registration is OPEN!

April 26, 2026 – Irvine, CA

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School Membership 2026

CAPPS is the voice of the Private Postsecondary sector in California. We help you protect your rights to operate your school in a business-like manner.

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Allied Membership 2026

As a products and services provider your visibility and one-on-one contact with member schools is the best way to successfully build up your business.

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Non-Accredited School Membership 2026
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Out of State Accredited Schools 2026
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The California Association of Private Postsecondary Schools (CAPPS) is the only California State Association representing the many diverse kinds of Private Postsecondary Schools in California.

“Our Mission is to serve the California private postsecondary sector by advocating for the interests of our members and students, enhancing and promoting the image of the sector, communicating State and National issues, and providing professional development opportunities for our sector.”

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Negotiators Reach Consensus on Accountability Framework

Third Way Emily Rounds January 22, 2026 Recently, the Accountability in Higher Education and Access through Demand-driven Workforce Pell (AHEAD) committee reached consensus in their second week of negotiations. The session focused on how the Department of Education (Department) will integrate the …
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High-Stakes Policy Talks Shed Light on ED’s Playbook

Inside Higher Ed Jessica Blake January 22, 2026 In negotiating loan caps, a Pell Grant expansion and accountability measures, the Education Department made few concessions and yet secured unanimous agreement. Here’s how they did it. The Department of Education has had a successful few months when…
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