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 - Specifically, the state would commit to providing CSU and UC combined with $525  million one ‑time General Fund in 2027 ‑28 and nearly $300  million ongoing General Fund in 2028 ‑29. These commitments stem from the state not providing the full year ‑four compact payment in 2025 ‑26.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112