The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - The other $87  million was for the construction phase of a previously approved student housing project. This EdBudget table lists all of the Proposition 2 projects funded in 2025-26. Districts Have Submitted Many New Project Proposals for 2026-27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - In negotiating salary increases with their local unions, districts typically account for a number of factors, including the COLA the state is providing for apportionments, changes in housing and other costs for employe es, salary competitiveness, and the need to address non ‑salary cost pressures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Under the revamped program, students may use their MCS awards for tuition or nontuition expenses, such as housing and food. A second major change was expanding eligibility to students receiving Cal Grant awards.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Total UC debt service on state ‑approved academic facilities and certain student housing facilities increased from $324  million in 2015 ‑16 to $503  million in 2024 ‑25. Proposals Governor ’s Budget Includes Ongoing Increase in State Support for UC in 2026 ‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143