The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - The total marginal cost (state and student shares combined) of increasing resident undergraduate enrollment by 1  percent in 2026 ‑27 is $58  million. Provide more funding for student financial aid. Specifically, CSU plans to designate $67  million for this purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget also includes a $107   million upward adjustment in the current year and a $52   million downward adjustment in the prior year to reflect updated Cal  Grant spending data. After accounting for these adjustments, Cal Grant costs grow each year over the budget window, averaging 12   percent —reflecting historically high annual growth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112