CA Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

The and teams connected with hundreds of future college students on Saturday at the Steps to College event in Sacramento! We helped answer questions about attending a private college and shared resources for students seeking financial relief after a college closure or unlawful activity. Learn more about how BPPE can assist you on your career path by visiting https://bppe.ca.gov/students/.

Happening tomorrow!
🎓 Steps to College / Pasos a la Universidad 2026

The largest bilingual and binational college-going resource event in Northern California is coming to Sacramento, and DCA’S Bureau of Private Post-Secondary Education will be on hand to share how they can help students make informed decisions about private colleges and provide resources for those seeking financial relief after a college closure or unlawful activity. Stop by the BPPE table!

Saturday, February 7, 2026
Cal Expo – Building A & B, 1600 Exposition Blvd, Sacramento, CA
9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m.

Register and learn more:
https://stepstocollegesac.org

As a reminder, www.ca.gov/lafires is the primary resource website for Californians impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires.

The state is preparing for another significant wind event in Southern California, and the National Weather Service in Los Angeles says extreme fire danger will continue through Wednesday. You and your loved ones should monitor trusted sources of information and be prepared for evacuation warnings and be ready to evacuate, if ordered to do so. To be better prepared, you can visit ready.ca.gov to sign up for alerts, learn what to pack in a ‘Go Bag’, and other helpful information. Even if you don’t live in these areas, doing small things today can make sure you, your family, friends, neighbors and loved ones are safe and cared for when disaster strikes.

For the latest evacuation information, please visit fire.ca.gov

DCA is hosting a live webinar on Wednesday, May 29 to share information about licensing resources for members of the U.S. military and their families. The webinar will feature a Q&A and demonstration of the Federal Professional License Portal and State Registration process. Staff will also share information about additional licensing resources available to military and their spouses/domestic partners. Find out more and how to watch here: https://www.dca.ca.gov/military/live_webinar.shtml.

with your loved ones about programs and services available to them as they age.

CDA helps older adults, people with disabilities, and family caregivers by funding meal programs, caregiver support, programs to help people live independently, and more.

🔗 https://aging.ca.gov/

💡Join C2C’s upcoming Community Conversation virtual on 5/7 at 12pm PT. Learn about C2C's Advisory Board selection process, application, & rubric. Attendees will also have direct access to C2C's team to answer questions.

Register here: bit.ly/449efIt

is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: www.DEATakeBack.com

March 3 – 9 is National Consumer Protection Week ! The BPPE joins California Department of Consumer Affairs and national, state, and local partners to raise awareness about the importance of consumer protection. Learn more about our mission:

About Us - Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education A website for the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs, Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

El Estado de California está monitoreando de cerca el desarrollo del la tormenta tropical Hilary en el Océano Pacífico, ya que puede tener impactos significativos en varias partes de la entidad. https://news.caloes.ca.gov/california-emite-aviso-sobre-el-huracan-hilary/

For Military Consumer Protection Month, learn how to be an empowered and informed consumer. Access DCA resources in English and 6 other languages: https://www.dca.ca.gov/consumers/