The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - Spending Trends UC ’s Spending Is Driven by a Few Major Cost Pressures. In addition to understanding UC ’s reliance on state support and tuition revenue, it is important to understand UC ’s spending trends and core cost pressures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - CSU and UC Out ‑Year Commitments Would Remain. Under the Governor ’s plan —consistent with the budget plan enacted in June 2025 —the state would continue to make certain out ‑year commitments to CSU and UC.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

The 2026-27 Budget: California Education Learning Lab

Mar 25, 2026 - UC, CSU, and CCC also are focused on improving learning outcomes for students. One way they routinely do this is by providing opportunities for faculty professional development. A few of these existing opportunities are: UC faculty have access to teaching and learning centers where they receive support related to course redesign and creating more inclusive pedagogy to improve student outcomes, including in STEM courses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5171

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California [Publication Details]

Feb 26, 2026 - In this brief, we review core funding and spending trends at the University of California (UC), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to UC’s core operations and enrollment. We also provide an overview of federal funding for UC and discuss the implications of recent federal developments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 17, 2026 - Though much of the increase in MCS recipients under the revamped program is due to expanded eligibility, some is due to higher enrollment at UC and CSU. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5127