The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - Among the Governor’s one‑time proposals, we think the proposal to first retire the CCC payment deferral is prudent, as it leaves community colleges in a better position to weather a fiscal downturn. We think the Governor’s one‑time proposals for deferred maintenance projects and a student support block grant also are reasonable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The administration typically updates its apportionments cost estimates at the May Revision to reflect more recent data from districts. Any updates would in turn affect the amount of the current ‑year funding increase proposed for apportionments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

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

Feb 17, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an update on Cal Grant cost estimates and discuss recent program trends leading to higher Cal Grant spending. We then analyze the Governor’s budget proposal to reduce Middle Class Scholarship award coverage and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - In this brief, we provide an update on Cal Grant cost estimates and discuss recent program trends leading to higher Cal Grant spending. We then analyze the Governor’s budget proposal to reduce Middle Class Scholarship award coverage and provide associated recommendations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127