The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - For example, the state i ncreased funding for the Student Equity and Achievement Program by $24  million (5  percent) in 2021 ‑22 and another $25  million (5  percent) in 2022 ‑23. Figure 5 Certain Categorical Programs Have Received a COLA in Recent Years 2019 ‑20
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Mar 25, 2026 - In 2025, BPPE incurred $10  million in costs associated with an employment lawsuit, consisting of a $4  million jury award to the plaintiff and $6  million in plaintiff ’s attorney fees. To cover these costs, DCA issued a $10  million loan to the BPPE Fund from the Bureau of Automotive Repair ’s High Polluter Repair or Removal Account in December 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5169

The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - Growth in health care costs has been particularly notable the past three years (with the highest growth in 2023‑24 at 10 percent). Pension Contribution Rates Have Remained Relatively Flat in Recent Years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The revised policy allows for tuition increases of up to 1 percentage point above inflation as long as the rate remains below the 5 percent cap. Beginning in 2027‑28, if the approved rate increase is less than the 5 percent cap, UC also may carry forward the unused portion and apply it in a future year (as long as the 5 percent cap is not exceeded each year).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - First implemented in 2014 ‑15, students with household incomes of up to $100,000 could have 40  percent of their tuition covered (when combined with all other public financial aid). Tuition coverage was graduated downward as household income rose, with students receiving 10  percent tuition coverage at $150,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - About 10  percent of program funding is used by LCI for related program administration including for various operating expenses, such as special projects and travel. Program Staff Are Mainly Responsible for Grant Management.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The Chancellor ’s Office may designate up to 50  percent of state funding each year for life safety projects, though the amount needed to fund all project proposals in this category is typically much lower.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - These augmentations reflect a proposed year ‑five compact increase of 5  percent, along with a delayed partial year ‑four compact increase of 2  percent. The Governor proposes to give the segments discretion in how they use these unrestricted base  increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112