RSS feed of recent higher education budget and policy publications from the Legislative Analyst's Office.https://lao.ca.govHigher EducationThis post summarizes the state’s 2026-27 spending package for higher education. In this post, we provide an overview of the state’s higher education spending package, then cover spending for the California Community Colleges (CCC), California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), student financial aid, and a few other areas. Our <a href="/PolicyAreas/education/EdBudget">EdBudget</a> tables provide more detail about the 2026-27 education budget.https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5202https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5202Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationThis brief analyzes nonresident supplemental tuition (NRST) rates at the University of California, with a focus on its three highest-demand campuses.https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5183https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5183Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationThis post assesses the Governor’s proposal to provide a General Fund appropriation for the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education, a regulatory agency within the Department of Consumer Affairs. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5169https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5169Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationThis post assesses the Governor’s budget proposal to retain the California Education Learning Lab. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5171https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5171Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationThis post assesses the Governor’s proposals to fund the second batch of community college capital outlay projects under Proposition 2, an education facilities bond. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5159https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5159Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationThis brief analyzes the Governor’s budget proposals for the California Community Colleges. It covers apportionments, enrollment growth, Calbright College, and various other proposals. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5150https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5150Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationIn 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/5143https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5143Thu, 26 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationIn this brief, we review key funding and spending trends at the California State University (CSU), then analyze the Governor’s budget proposals relating to CSU’s core operations and enrollment.https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5142https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5142Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationIn 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/5127https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5127Tue, 17 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMTHigher EducationIn this brief, we provide an overview and initial analysis of the Governor’s higher education budget plan. https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5112https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5112Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT