Here are just some ways the California state budget has prioritized education, especially at the community college level:
• Committed $47.1 billion for the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU), California Community Colleges (CCC) and student financial aid.
• Expanded college savings accounts for 3.7 million low-income students.
• Expanded the Cal Grant program for community college students by eliminating the age and time-out-of-high-school requirements, which allows the funding to follow students to the UC and CSU upon transfer.
• Provided $50 million for Guided Pathways programs to help community college students graduate on time, and support equity-focused programs to bridge equity gaps.
