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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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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McMahon Tussles With House Democrats at Latest Hearing

Inside Higher Ed Sara Weissman May 15, 2026 The secretary engaged in tense exchanges with Democratic lawmakers about ED policies. Republicans largely came to her defense but raised concerns about graduate student loan caps and threats to TRIO. Education Secretary Linda McMahon fielded barbed questi…
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FAFSA completion rate for class of 2026 highest on record

Higher Ed Dive  Ben Unglesbee May 15, 2026 After the rocky rollout of a new form a little over two years ago, the simplified version is bearing fruit, according to the National College Attainment Network Dive Brief: The rate of high school seniors completing the Free Application for Federal Stude…
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