Jill Replogle
Correspondent, Orange County
(she/her)
My goal is to help Orange County residents understand and navigate the big changes taking place here — cultural, political, and in our built and natural environment. I also want to help people build connections with their OC neighbors.
I know that I can’t cover everything. So I’m hoping you’ll help me prioritize my coverage by letting me know what’s going on in your community and what you wish you knew more about. Also welcome: recommendations for good eats, craft beer, hikes and hidden beaches. I live in Huntington Beach and love exploring.
Can't pronounce my last name? It's REP-LOW-guhl. Ask me for a tutorial when I see you.
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In yet another sign of the pandemic's disproportionate effect on vulnerable communities, federal FAFSA applications are down even more at low-income and largely non-white schools. -
And the problem is worst among low-income students and students of color. -
Bookkeeping, computer user support and licensed vocational nursing are some of the jobs that generally require some college but less than a bachelor's degree. -
A recent report from the Center for a Competitive Workforce identified 10 promising jobs in the Los Angeles area that require more than a high school diploma but not necessarily a bachelor's degree. -
UCLA saw large increases in Black and Latinx applicants. -
Despite enthusiasm among prison educators, 'it has all the ingredients for students to be taken advantage of.' -
The move to restore prisoners' eligibility for federal Pell Grants has been widely applauded. But some prison education advocates worry about a flood of low-quality programs. -
Here's how to make sure your financial aid package isn't based on pre-pandemic finances. -
Students can appeal their financial awards. But first they have to know they can.
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Students and parents freaked out over the weekend when they couldn't submit applications because of technical difficulties with the online portal.
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