The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - The state appropriated approximately $100  million annually over this period. In 2024 ‑25 (three years into the revamped program), the program gave awards to more than 350,000 recipients —about a seven ‑fold increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - The next largest one‑time CCC proposals are $121 million for deferred maintenance projects and $100 million for a student support block grant. CSU and UC Out ‑Year Commitments Would Remain. Under the Governor ’s plan —consistent with the budget plan enacted in June 2025 —the state would continue to make certain out ‑year commitments to CSU and UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112