Students who experienced homelessness in high school would get additional financial assistance to attend three California State University campuses under a pilot program proposed in the California Legislature this week.

SB 685 would cover the remaining cost of attendance after financial aid at San JosĂ© State and two other Cal State campuses, including tuition and fees, books and supplies and other living and transportation expenses. Federal student loans would be excluded in calculating a student’s balance in excess of financial aid.

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