Update on Student Housing Assistance

May 7, 2024 - Due to the limited availability of basic needs funding, some campuses encourage or require students to maximize aid from these financi al aid programs prior to receivin g emergency grants through basic needs programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4898

Assessing Community College Programs at State Prisons

Jul 1, 2024 - Having access to a laptop als o opens up greater opportunities for students to receive support from counselors and tutors in a more direct and timely way, which could improve student success. CCC Funding Model Lacks Fiscal Incentive to Promote Success for These Students.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4913

The 2022-23 Budget: Student Financial Aid

Feb 18, 2022 - In future years, as more data becomes available on DSIG participation, the Legislature could revisit the ongoing funding level to al ign it better with demand, thus minimizing the amount of unspent DSIG funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4548

The 2021-22 Budget: Various CSU Proposals

Mar 9, 2021 - This information would allow the Legislature to weigh the benefits of the propos al against the drawbacks of using funds for purposes other than originally intended. If the administration and CSU cannot provide this information in the spring, the Legislature may wish to reject the proposal in light of those drawbacks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4399

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Major CCC Proposals

Feb 11, 2022 - The loss of feder al funds will put pressure on district operating budgets to cover these costs should revenues from these auxiliary programs fail to return to pre ‑pandemic levels. Recommendation Make COLA Decision Once Better Information Is Available This Spring.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4531