The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The one‑time spending will expire in 2027‑28, freeing up funds that could help the state accommodate a possible decrease in the minimum guarantee before having to reduce programs. Under the Governor’s budget, the amount of the cushion is $241 million, equating to 1.7 percent of Proposition 98 spending on the community colleges in 2026‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2021-22 Budget: California Community Colleges

Feb 16, 2021 - Apprenticeships and Work‑Based Learning In this section, we provide background on ( 1)  t raditional apprenticeships, ( 2)  a state ‑funded apprenticeship program focusing on nontraditional sectors, and ( 3)  C CC initiatives that incorporate work ‑based leaning.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4372

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - This foundation operates the Imagination Library, which mails books free of charge to children under age five. Anticipated Federal Funding Fluctuated During Budget Development. Early in the budget process, the State Library was notified that its federal Institute of Museum and Library Services grant was being terminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2024-25 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 29, 2024 - Students apply for Cal Grant awards by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application. To qualify for an award, students must meet certain income and asset criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4865

Creating a Debt Free College Program

Jan 31, 2017 - Term ‑Based Limit for Debt Free College Program Provides Better Incentives. This is because the debt free college program pays for a student ’s living expenses as well as tuition. As a result, under a unit ‑based limit, a half ‑time baccalaureate ‑degree seeking student ’s debt free college aid package would cover eight years ’ worth of living expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3540

The 2025-26 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2025 - This would free up state funding currently going toward these purposes, which the Legislature could in turn use for other purposes, such as providing additional support for incarcerated or formerly incarcerated students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5005

The 2016-17 Budget: Assessing the Governor’s Zero-Textbook-Cost Proposal

Mar 14, 2016 - In response to the report, the Legislature has taken a number of actions to expand the availability of free digital textbooks and other free instructional materials. The Governor ’s 2016 –17 budget builds on these efforts by including $5  million in one –time Proposition  98 funds for the California Community Colleges (CCC) to spur creation of “ zero –textbook
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3392

The 2025-26 Budget: California State Library

Mar 7, 2025 - Such an approach could also free up General Fund for other state priorities. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
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Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Students apply for a waiver by completing a CCC application (known as the “Community College Promise Grant Application ”) or a federal application (known as the “Free Application for Federal Student Aid ” or FAFSA).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

Creating a Debt Free College Program [Publication Details]

Jan 31, 2017 - Creating a Debt Free College Program [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3540