Stanford will forgo Cal Grants to keep legacy admissions considerations in place despite California’s new statewide ban.

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Stanford University has confirmed its admissions policies for fall 2026 will continue considering legacy status, a decision ...

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Stanford University will continue considering legacy status in admissions through fall 2026, despite California’s ban on ...

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Stanford University said it will continue giving admissions preference to children and relatives of alumni by withdrawing from the Cal Grant program to avoid using state financial aid.

Researchers say halting legacy admissions at highly selective schools, where wealthy students already have an admissions advantage, could promote socioeconomic diversity.