The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - (These amounts include debt service on university bonds as well as state bonds issued before 2014 ‑15.) CSU ’s overall core budget also generally increased over this period, such that debt service as a share of total core funding hovered around 4  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2026-27 Budget: California Community Colleges

Mar 5, 2026 - The one‑time spending will expire in 2027‑28, freeing up funds that could help the state accommodate a possible decrease in the minimum guarantee before having to reduce programs. Under the Governor’s budget, the amount of the cushion is $241 million, equating to 1.7 percent of Proposition 98 spending on the community colleges in 2026‑27.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5150

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Specifically, from 2021 ‑22 (the year before MCS was revamped) to 2024 ‑25, resident undergraduate enrollment increased by 7.5  percent and 2.1  percent at UC and CSU, respectively. Average MCS Award Amount Increased by About Half Between Original and Revamped Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - We recommend, however, that the Legislature generally look for other budget solutions in the higher education policy area before making substantial changes to the Cal Grant program. The  Cal Grant program is a needs ‑based program that is designed to help students most at risk of not being able to enroll in and complete college due to financial issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112