The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - SUG generally covers the full cost of tuition for students who have financial need (based upon a federal calculation) but do not receive tuition coverage und er the Cal Grant program (such as students in their fifth or sixth year who have used up their four years of Cal Grant eligibility and some graduate students).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Higher Education)

Jun 19, 2015 - Specifically, the budget earmarks (1) $96 million (one time) from Proposition 2 funds to supplement payments made by UC toward its u nfunded pension liability, (2) $25 million (one time) for deferred maintenance (provided through a budget control section), (3) $6 million (ongoing) to support two UC centers on labor research and education , (4) $1 million (one time) for the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3275

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - For example, the state i ncreased funding for the Student Equity and Achievement Program by $24  million (5  percent) in 2021 ‑22 and another $25  million (5  percent) in 2022 ‑23. Figure 5 Certain Categorical Programs Have Received a COLA in Recent Years 2019 ‑20
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - (Before calculating these shares, the Chancellor ’s Office may set aside up to 5  percent of total SWP funds for systemwide activities.) The local share is allocated directly to districts, while the regional share is allocated to the eight SWP consortia.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The revised policy allows for tuition increases of up to 1 percentage point above inflation as long as the rate remains below the 5 percent cap. Beginning in 2027‑28, if the approved rate increase is less than the 5 percent cap, UC also may carry forward the unused portion and apply it in a future year (as long as the 5 percent cap is not exceeded each year).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 Budget: California State University

Feb 7, 2023 - CSU will reallocate another 5  percent in 2025 ‑26 for campuses 7  percent or more below their target in the previous year, as well as another 5  percent in 2026 ‑27 for campuses 5  percent or more below their target in the previous year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4671

The 2019-20 Budget: Higher Education Analysis

Feb 21, 2019 - Students who do not accept admission at UC may end up attending CSU, a private school, or a community college (then transferring to a four ‑year school, including UC, upon completing their lower ‑division coursework).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3946

Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025

Dec 10, 2025 - Assessment of CSU’s Graduation Initiative 2025 Less than 5 percentage points from target 6 5 to 10 percentage points from target 14 More than 10 percentage points from target 2 Disparities in Graduation Rates Across Campuses Remain Large.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5099

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The Chancellor ’s Office may designate up to 50  percent of state funding each year for life safety projects, though the amount needed to fund all project proposals in this category is typically much lower.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159