The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Proposals Governor Proposes Base Increases for CSU. The Governor proposes to increase ongoing base General Fund support for CSU by $366  million (7  percent) in 2026 ‑27. This increase reflects two components.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - As Figure  1 shows, modernization projects receive points based on the age and condition of the facility. Meanwhile, growth projects receive points based on projected enrollment growth at the campus, as well as how its existing capacity compares to its enrollment level.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The Governor proposes to increase ongoing base General Fund support for UC by $351  million (7  percent) in 2026 ‑27. This increase reflects two components. First, the Governor ’s budget includes a 5  percent base increase ($254  million) for UC in 2026 ‑27, reflecting the fifth ‑year base increase of his multiyear compact.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Base Increases Recommend Reducing or Eliminating Base General Fund Increases for CSU and UC. Base increases help the segments with their core operating costs —notably employee salaries; health benefits; pensions; and non ‑personnel costs, including debt service, utilities, equipment, and  supplies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Under SCFF, districts receive apportionment funding for regular credit courses based on three components: (1)  a base allocation linked to  enrollment, (2)  a supplemental allocation linked to low ‑income student counts, and (3)  a student success allocation linked to specified student outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Starting with a student ’s total cost of attendance, CSAC deducts the student ’s available resources, consisting of other need ‑based and non ‑need ‑based gift aid. The formula also deducts a student contribution from part ‑time work earnings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127