Creating a Debt Free College Program

Jan 31, 2017 - Conclusion The state and its public institutions currently provide significant gift aid to financially needy students to help them attend college. The bulk of existing state gift aid goes toward covering tuition costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3540

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Starting with a student ’s total cost of attendance, CSAC deducts the student ’s available resources, consisting of other need ‑based and non ‑need ‑based gift aid. The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - The exact program cost for 2025-26 will depend on the number of MCS recipients, together with changes in the total cost of attendance, other gift aid, and students ’ collective financial need. Our Middle Class Scholarship EdBudget table summarizes estimated recipients, spending, and award amounts by segment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - First, CSAC will account for other available gift aid, a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of over $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

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 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Sep 11, 2024 - This program provides UC and CSU students with awards that cover a certain percentage of their remaining cost of attendance after accounting for their available resources (consisting of other gift aid, a student contribution, and in some cases a parent contribution).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4926

The 2020-21 Budget: Cal Grant Cost Estimates

Nov 21, 2019 - Students apply for a Cal Grant by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act Application. To receive a Cal Grant, students must meet certain income and asset criteria, which vary by family size.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4114

The 2025-26 Budget: University of California

Feb 27, 2025 - In 2024‑25, UC reports spending an estimated $1.2 billion on its largest institutional aid program, which provides gift aid for undergraduates with financial need. Though much smaller in magnitude, UC also can experience cost increases relating to operating expenses and equipment (OE&E).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4998

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

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Higher Education

Oct 11, 2021 - CSAC will first take into account other available gift aid, a student contribution from part-time work earnings, and a parent contribution for dependent students with a household income of over $100,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4461