The 2026-27 Budget: California State University

Feb 24, 2026 - The total marginal cost (state and student shares combined) of increasing resident undergraduate enrollment by 1  percent in 2026 ‑27 is $58  million. Provide more funding for student financial aid. Specifically, CSU plans to designate $67  million for this purpose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5142

The 2021-22 Budget: California Student Aid Commission

Feb 8, 2021 - Students apply for a Cal Grant award by submitting either the FAFSA or a similar state form for undocumente d students, the California Dream Act Application (CADAA). For most Cal Grant awards, the application deadline is March   2 p receding the start of the new academic year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4355

The 2024-25 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Jan 30, 2024 - Given the state’s large projected budget deficit in 2024‑25 (potentially upwards of $58 billion), at least $2.4 billion in non‑Proposition 98 General Fund higher education savings seems a practical starting point.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4829?utm_source=Legislative+Analyst%27s+Office&utm_campaign=415eaeb623-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_01_30_4829&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-415eaeb623-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

The 2026-27 Budget: Community College Facilities

Mar 17, 2026 - Nonetheless, they differ from the instructional spaces the state has traditionally prioritized for bon d funding. For example, these types of facilities can generate revenue from activities such as athletic events and concerts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5159

The 2026-27 Budget: University of California

Feb 26, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget backfills for the one ‑time reduction related to that payment deferral. b The 2025 ‑26 Budget Act included intent language to provide UC with this augmentation. c Consists of $30 million for 2026 ‑27 and $31 million delayed from 2025 ‑26. d Reflects amount UC reports as still available for each initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5143

The 2026-27 Budget: Higher Education Overview

Feb 5, 2026 - The associated ongoing cost is built into apportionments in 2026-27. d The Governor ’s budget reappropriates funding for four research initiatives whose original expenditure periods have ended. The administration does not have estimates of the amount of remaining funds for each initiative.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5112

An Analysis of the University of California’s Agricultural and Natural Resource Programs

Jan 6, 2022 - UC has Cooperative Extension offices in 57 of the state ’s 58 counties, with multiple offices in some counties (Figure  3). UC ANR typically leases these offices from county governments. UC ANR also owns and manages nine sites known as “Research and Extension Centers. ” These centers support specialized applied research and host outreach activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4490

Assessment of the Strong Workforce Program

Dec 10, 2025 - Amount excludes $164 million ongoing for the K ‑12 Strong Workforce Program. c Amount excludes $62 million ongoing for apprenticeships affiliated with K ‑12 local education agencies. d Amount assumes 12 percent of program funding goes to CCC based on historical trends, and CCC in turn spends 20 percent of those funds on CTE courses based on the approximate share of noncredit instruction that is classified as CTE.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5098

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education

Nov 14, 2025 - The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Higher Education Total Changes ‑$760 a The budget provides $230,000 for Chief Information Security Officer position and $65,000 for employee compensation adjustments. b Consists of $50 million in new one ‑time General Fund spending for the program, along with $18 million in carryover funds from 2024 ‑25. c Reflects additional support for general operating
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5089

Update on Community College Reserves

Jan 27, 2021 - Unrestricted reserves ranged from 5.3  percent of annual expenditures at the San Francisco Community College District (CCD) to 58  percent at the Kern CCD, with a median unrestricted reserve of 23  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4323