The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Instead, we recommend the Legislature make funding decisions for each segment each year based upon the best information available at that time and the state ’s overall budget condition. In this vein, we recommend the Legislature rescind funding commitments made in advance for 2027 ‑28 and 2028 ‑29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

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The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - Based on best practices from the Government Finance Officers Association, the Chancellor ’s Office recommends that districts maintain unrestricted reserves worth a minimum of 16.7  percent (two months) of annual expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview [Publication Details]

Feb 5, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an overview and initial analysis of the Governor’s higher education budget plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - (In addition, the California Student Aid Commission budget includes $53 million ongoing General Fund to pay for higher associated Cal Grant costs for CSU students in 2026‑27. Many CSU students with financial need receive full tuition coverage under the Cal Grant program.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - We  estimate each  1  percent increase in resident undergraduate enrollment would have a total marginal cost (state and student shares combined) of $54  million in 2026 ‑27. Increase student financial aid by $99  million primarily to account for enrollment growth and tuition increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges [Publication Details]

Mar 5, 2026 - This brief analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals for the California Community Colleges. It covers apportionments, enrollment growth, Calbright College, and various other proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5150