The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs

Apr 30, 2018 - The 2018-19 Budget: 2018-19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs The 2018-19 Budget 2018 ‑19 COLA for K-14 Education Programs The federal government recently released updated information that affects the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) that the state provides to certain school and community college programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3816

Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details]

Jan 26, 2010 - Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility [Publication Details] Prisons vs. Universities Proposal Would Unwisely Lock Up Budget Flexibility Format: HTML Description: In his January budget, the Governor proposed a state constitutional amendment that would require reductions in spending on state corrections, with corresponding increases in spending for public universities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2186

Creating a Debt Free College Program

Jan 31, 2017 - In 1955, the Legislature established a State Scholarship program that is the main precursor to today ’s Cal Grant program. The program provided coverage for tuition and fees of up to $600 at private institutions, $84 at UC, and $45 at CSU.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3540

The 2022-23 Budget: Middle Class Scholarship Program

Mar 30, 2022 - (Whereas the access award covered roughly 15  percent of the living costs of a student living off campus in 2001 ‑02, it covers an estimated 7  percent today.) Under the revamped MCS program, the state will cover a larger share of students ’ living costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4581

Trends in Higher Education: Student Access

Jan 23, 2024 - Much of that guide remains relevant today and can assist those who are looking for more basic information on education policy and fiscal matters in California. California's Higher Education System California ’s public higher education sector consists of the California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), and University of California (UC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4828

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - MCS = Middle Class Scholarships and COLA = cost-of-living adjustment. Cal Grant Spending Continues to Grow at Historically High Rate. The Cal Grant program is the state ’s largest and longest ‑standing financial aid program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2020-21 Budget: Hastings College of the Law

Mar 13, 2020 - The share of Hastings ’ core funding coming from the state is higher today than ten years ago but lower than 20 years ago. Specifically, we estimate the state share of core funding in 2019 ‑20 was 37  percent, compared to 22  percent in 2009 ‑10 and 61  percent in 1999 ‑00.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4201

The 2019-20 Budget: Student Food and Housing Insecurity at the University of California

Apr 25, 2019 - In 2018 ‑19, UC students living off campus spent on average $32,468, with $14,015 spent on tuition and fees and the remaining $18,453 spent on living costs. Students living on campus pay on average more (a total of $35,28 3) a nd students living with their parents on average pay less ($26,504).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4014

The 2021-22 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 8, 2021 - Certain Students Who Changed Living Arrangement Lost Cal Grant Eligibility. Due to the pandemic, on ‑campus housing is operating at significantly reduced capacity in 2020 ‑21. Many students who otherwise would have lived on campus are instead living at home with family.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4355

An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - As a result of these and many other changes, land grant universities today manage large and varied portfolios of research and outreach activities covering many national, state, and local issues. UC Has Developed Goals for These Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490