The fallout from the economic crisis continues to impact colleges. It looks like Cal State University will deny admission to 10,000 eligible students this year. Students should complete their applications before November 30, since many campuses that in previous years accepted applications after the priority filing period will no longer do so.

The University of California may also cap enrollment. Funding cuts mean that reductions in programs and services have already begun and it will probably become more difficult to get into classes. Research opportunities and student support services will also be impacted.

It’s not just California schools that are dealing with funding cuts. Arizona State University is reorganizing academic programs and eliminating faculty positions. Even wealthy, elite schools like Stanford and Harvard have suffered losses in their endowments and are putting construction projects on hold and looking at other ways to cut costs.

A lot of gloomy news in recent weeks. But while this is a challenging time, there are still many college options and students who are open to possibilities will have lots of good choices.