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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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Childcare Costs Put College Out of Reach for Bay Area Parents

Inside Higher Ed  Joshua Bay March 17, 2026 A new California Competes report finds that more than 100,000 adults with young children say childcare costs prevent them from enrolling in or returning to college. California is aiming to increase the number of residents with bachelor’s degrees to st…
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